How We Help
Since 1971 PEP has provided support to community agencies, professionals and others involved with young people to ensure the community has the resources it needs to nurture the success of the region's youth.
Program Referral
Schools, hospitals and families often refer a young person who is struggling with mental health, behavioral or developmental challenges to one of PEP's programs. Learn more about the referral process for each our services that work directly with young people and/or their families, including:
- PEP Therapeutic Schools
- PEP Prentiss Autism Center
- PEP Connections OhioRISE
- PEP Connections Intensive Home-based Therapy (IHBT)
- Early Childhood Plus Community-Based Consultation Services
Young People in Need
PEP provides a variety of services to young people experiencing developmental, behavioral and emotional challenges.

Consultation and Training
PEP Assist
PEP Assist empowers professionals who work with young people (3-22) with mental health or behavioral challenges with the skills and strategies needed to help them reach their full potential.

PEP Early Childhood Plus
PEP's collection of early childhood services, known asĀ PEP Early Childhood Plus, touch nearly 1,000 children (birth through age 6) each year through consultation, training and support for parents, teachers and caregivers.]

Learning
PEP and its team of mental health and education experts regularly write articles and success stories as a means of sharing their expertise. Check out our article here.
