Trainings, resources and initiatives for professionals who are working to alleviate poverty in Lewis County.  A multi-sector steering committee, originally appointed by the Lewis County Priorities Council, oversees this work.  Its mission statement is "Empowering individuals to build resources for success in a community where everyone can live well.

This 18 week group for people in poverty who are working to increase stability is an initiative of Bridges Out of Poverty Lewis County.  The group meets weekly to explore individual and community resources and to build skills and social capital.  Participant's time is reimbursed with a gift card.  Transportation can be provided and child care reimbursement is available.

"Our professional licensed staff uses a variety of treatment methods to help clientele focus on individualized and personal goals. Therapy can increase overall sense of well-being, build stronger coping and problem-solving skills, change behavior and strengthen relationships. Therapy is tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. Treatment is available for Children, Adolescents, Individuals and families struggling with a variety of concerns."

"Social skills groups at Exceptional Therapies are led by BCBA’s and trained RBT’s, who specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions."

"Our professional licensed physical therapists uses a variety of techniques and treatments to help the child build strength, improve movement, and strengthen skills needed to complete daily activities. Therapy is tailored to meet each client’s needs and goals. Evaluation and treatment is available for these and other issues that affect movement and gross motor skills"

"Our licensed Occupational Therapists cater to the individual needs of the clients and help promote independent performance in life’s daily activities. We provide skilled intervention to our clients and supply them with appropriate tools to complete functional tasks in the therapy setting as well as outside of the facility. We also offer education to parents/caregivers in order to promote the carryover of learned skills to other settings in the community."

"Each of our clients undergoes a formal speech and language evaluation to determine areas of strength and need, as well as to develop an individualized treatment plan. Evaluation and treatment is available for these and other issues that affect functional communication and learning."

"Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the application of the principles of behavior to bring about meaningful and positive changes in behavior. We work with parents and clients to find out the cause of certain behaviors, and agree on appropriate replacement behaviors. New behaviors will be introduced, and skills will be taught to increase your child’s independence and skill level."

"Training services in the form of Classroom Training and On-the-Job Training"