Family Based Services

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Family Based Services

Family-Based Mental Health Services (FBMH) are comprehensive in nature, incorporate intensive team-delivered, in-home, family-oriented therapies, case management, emergency crisis intervention, 24-hour / 7-day availability, family support and respite services. Services are non-traditional and emphasize the strengths and resources of the family while addressing the challenges of the entire family.

Service delivery is provided by a team comprised of a Master's level mental health professional and a Bachelor's level mental health professional under the supervision of the Program Director. A variety of treatment modalities are utilized:

	Brief crisis stabilization
	Extensive treatment planning and delivery, education, and skill building for children and their families
	In-home therapy, creative interventions, support, advocacy, and community linkages with professional and community supports to meet the challenges of the entire family
	A rapid response to need -� services begin within 24 hours of enrollment in the program
	Time-limited, 32-week team-delivered treatment.

Eligibility Criteria:

	under 21 yrs of age
	have a DMS IV Mental Health diagnosis
	services must be prescribed by a psychiatrist or psychologist
	one parent must commit to participate in the service
	authorization from the county MH/MR office
	no financial restriction