Thomas Palmieri
About Thomas Palmieri
Vice President of Community Programs
Thomas Palmieri serves as the Vice President of Community Programs. In this role, he oversees a variety of initiatives aimed at supporting individuals and families facing behavioral and mental health challenges. His leadership spans multiple programs, each designed to offer evidence-based treatment and support to different demographics.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification (C-DBT)
Thomas Palmieri holds a certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT). This certification equips him with specialized skills to address and treat complex emotional and behavioral issues, making him a key asset in the management of community programs that focus on mental health and substance use disorders.
Encompass Program Leadership
Thomas Palmieri leads the Encompass Program, an evidence-based, integrated treatment initiative for adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health problems. His role involves coordinating various aspects of the program to ensure comprehensive care and support for the participants.
Functional Family Therapy Coordination
At the core of Thomas Palmieri's responsibilities is the coordination of the Functional Family Therapy program. This program provides targeted treatment for youth referred by the juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems for behavioral challenges. His coordination efforts ensure that the therapy is effectively addressing the needs of these youths and their families.
Management of Postvention Services
Thomas Palmieri oversees the Postvention services, which are designed to provide peer support to individuals grieving over the loss of a loved one due to suicide. These services aim to offer emotional support and prevent further mental health crises among the bereaved individuals.
Partners in Parenting Program Management
In managing the Partners in Parenting program, Thomas Palmieri supports parents with behavioral health conditions. The program focuses on improving decision-making and parenting skills, thus enhancing the overall well-being of both the parents and their children.