Mary Aitchison, LCPC and Clinical Manager (www.beacon-therapeutic.org), discusses Beacon’s Big Intensive Outpatient Program (BIOP). BIOP offers mental health services to children 6 to 18 years of age who are experiencing moderate to severe emotional and behavioral problems at home, in the community and at school. The program’s focal point is based on group therapy emphasizing a structured, supportive and therapeutic environment. Less