Service/Program:
Youth Mental Health Services
Description of service/program:
Psychiatric Services: Children will complete a diagnostic psychiatric evaluation with the doctor to evaluate the physical, genetic, developmental, emotional, cognitive, educational, family, peer, and social components of the child’s life to determine a diagnosis and determine whether the child could benefit from the use of medication as a part of their mental health treatment.
Counseling Services: Behavioral health counseling and therapy provide professional guidance through a variety of proven psychological methods and techniques. Counseling services are offered through individual or group sessions, depending on the client’s needs and clinical area of focus.
Community Support Services: Youth CPST services are provided in the home, school, or other community settings. Youth CPST is a service designed to assist the client and their families in managing symptoms and behaviors associated with mental health disorders. CPST services for youth are provided in conjunction with counseling or psychiatric services and work to reinforce the goals determine in the client’s treatment plan.
Intensive Home-Based Treatment: Intensive Home Based Treatment (IHBT) is a comprehensive service provided in the client’s home and includes in-home counseling and case management services.
Service limitations (income, geographic, hours, etc):
In order to qualify for IHBT services, youth must meet the following qualification criteria:
Must be clinically determined to be a person with a severe emotional disturbance (SED).
Must be under the age of 18 years old.
Must meet one of the below criteria:
Youth must be at risk of out-of-home placement due to their mental health condition.
Youth who are or have transitioned back home in the last thirty days.
Youth requires high intensity services to safely remain in the home.
Referral contact information:
330-725-9195
Alternative Paths – https://communitynavigator.theconnectorproject.org/alternative-paths/