Family Based Mental Health

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This program is designed to integrate mental health treatment, family support, and case management so that families may continue to care for their children with behavioral difficulties in their homes. The goal is to prevent psychiatric hospitalization or out-of-home placement of the child who is clinically identified as being at risk and in need of intensive mental health services. This voluntary program requires the agreement of the parent or guardian. Services are delivered in the home by a team of trained mental health professionals who work in partnership with the parent/guardian of the child. The treatment team works with all family members and other service providers to ensure cooperative efforts in serving the family and to facilitate continuity of care. A comprehensive Treatment Plan is developed with all family members based on family strengths and needs that have been identified. The program seeks to strengthen the family unit and increase the skills needed for the healthy growth and development of all family members