Stride is an after-school skills development program for children ages 5-12.
Mission of Stride
The mission of the Stride Program is to provide useful strategies for children and their families who are experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems due to mental illness and emotional challenges.
The program provides a safe, structured, nurturing, challenging, and engaging environment (1) where children can develop the necessary strategies to feel accepted, confident, and successful at home, school, and in the community.
Reference: (1) Jernberg, A. & Booth, P. 1998. Theraplay: Second Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Curriculum
The social, emotional and behavioral strategies implemented include:
• Boundaries and Respect
• Choices and Consequences
• Communication
• Coping Skills
• Feelings
• Friendship
• Hygiene and Manners
• Problem Solving
• Self-Esteem and Self Care
Stride teaches these social, emotional, and behavioral strategies through lessons taught in a fun and exciting manner. We encourage active participation from all the children by allowing them to work as a group.
Eligibility
Utah County residents with Medicaid Insurance
Bring in your Medicaid card if you have one.
FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE MEDICAID, funding from grants and contracts may be available for specific services. Please call our clinic for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stride is for elementary school aged children who need help improving their ability to appropriately socialize, manage their behavior, and/or regulate their expressions of emotion.
Our staff will begin picking up children from their schools as early as 1:30 pm so that programming can begin by 3:00 pm.
YES! We strive to plan fun activities daily. We also have a special weekly activity to reward the children for achieving goals.
Stride is primarily funded through Medicaid. There is no cost to families who carry Medicaid Coverage. There are also a limited number of slots available for families without Medicaid that are covered by funding from grants.
Contact Us
Phone: (801) 319-1142
Email: stride-referrals@wasatch.org
Locations
Payson Family clinic
285 N 1250 East
Payson, UT 84651
Provo Family Clinic
1165 E. 300 N.
Provo, UT 84606
Shelley Elementary
602 N 200 W
American Fork, UT 84003
Saratoga Shores Elementary
1415 S Parkside Dr.
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045