Onward Quest is an 8‑week Children’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed for children ages 8–12 who need more support than weekly outpatient therapy. The program helps children build emotional awareness, coping skills, confidence, and healthy relationships in a safe, engaging environment.

Program Overview

Onward Quest provides structured, skills‑based group treatment three afternoons per week, allowing children to remain connected to home, school, and community. Programming is trauma‑informed, developmentally appropriate, and highly engaging.

This program supports children who struggle with:

• Emotional regulation and big feelings

• Anxiety or low mood

• Trauma-related stress and attachment challenges

• Behavioral difficulties

• Social skills and family relationship concerns

Referrals & Assessments

Admission requires a completed clinical assessment demonstrating medical necessity. Assessments may be completed internally or provided by outside clinicians. We collaborate closely with families, schools, pediatric providers, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.

Program Schedule & Structure

• Ages: 8–12

• Length: 8 weeks

• Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

• Weekly Commitment: 9 hours, including individual sessions

Each child also receives dedicated evaluation time during the program, and caregivers participate in one hour of involvement per week to reinforce learning at home.

Program Components

• Skills‑based group therapy

• Individual therapeutic sessions

• Movement‑based activities

• Nature‑based groups

• Yoga and mindfulness

• Art and creative expression

Treatment Approach

Onward Quest is grounded in the ARC Framework (Attachment, Regulation, Competency). The model is trauma‑informed, skills‑focused, and developmentally appropriate.

Treatment emphasizes:

• Emotional awareness and regulation

• Coping strategies and flexible thinking

• Problem‑solving and decision‑making

• Attachment and relational connection

• Skill generalization to home and school environments

Caregiver & Care Coordination

Caregivers are active partners in treatment.

Support includes:

• Weekly, 1-hour caregiver support groups

• Ongoing communication and education

• Collaboration with referral sources and outpatient providers

• Discharge planning and step‑down recommendations

After Program Completion

Following program completion, clients can step down to 2–3 hours per week of continued care, which may include:

• Individual outpatient therapy

• Alumni group participation

• Psychiatric and supportive services

This program is made possible through generous support from the Renown Health Partnership for Progress Grant and Northern Nevada Public Health,  to deliver accessible, high-quality behavioral health services.