Virtual Residential Program (VRP)

Consistent with the call for community-based, least-restrictive alternatives, Providence Service Corporation’s Virtual Residential Program was created to meet the needs of an underserved subset of children and adolescents with mental illnesses --those with emotional disturbances so severe that they are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement. VRP is a family-centered and strength-based intervention that combines the structure of residential programs with the benefits of in-home efficacy. Utilizing a mix of theoretical perspectives and therapies, VRP targets multiple-determinates of problems faced by the youth and their families. VRP provides families, schools, and communities with a diversion alternative to unnecessary out-of-home placements and/or to expedite successful step-down of youth following residential or psychiatric placements.

Previous Clients' Comments:

  • “Staff exceptional…their impact made a difference in our lives.”
  • “Prior to VRP, ready to have child placed outside the home…now child is in 8th grade, happy, functioning, no hospitalizations, member of family and helps with chores.” Liz O.
  • “VRP staff helped me to choose my battles.” Raeann G.

Program Structure

  • Focuses on strengthening family systems by providing the structure of a formal residential setting within the family’s home and community
  • Implements safety contracting to aid in defusing imminent risk factors and implementing crisis stabilization plans
  • Provides flexible and available service delivery on a 24 hour, seven days a week basis
  • Intervention intensity is individualized depending on the needs of the youth and family
  • Provides daily schedule designed to meet identified treatment goals through a variety of therapeutic intervention
  • Schedule individualizes daily routines and integrates treatment and behavior management components
  • Uses Phase System to outline youth’s goals, responsibilities and privileges

Service Delivery Includes:

1. Crisis intervention & 24 hour response
2. Comprehensive case-management
3. Family therapy
4. Individual therapy
5. Behavior Coaching
6. Shift Staffing
7. Monitoring
8. Parenting Skills Training
9. Communication Skills Counseling
10. Case Coordination with other services

To make a referral to VRP, call 720.257.3281 or email Sara Schrage at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .