Behavioral Heath Intervention Services are supportive, directive, and teachable interventions that are provided in a community based environment, most often in the family home.

The services are designed to improve the individual's level of functioning and quality of life when living with a mental illness. BHIS assist individuals and families to learn age-appropriate skills to manage behavior and regain control of their lives.

EXAMPLES OF SKILLS THAT CAN BE TAUGHT:

Communication skills               Anger Management skills                 Social Skills                      Assertion Skills                     

Skills to increase Self-esteem           Skills decrease aggressive behaviors               Self Advocacy Skills              Coping Skills 

Develop Healthy Family Dynamics             How to overcome Co-Dependency           How to overcome/rebuild after abuse   

How to overcome abandonment        How to manage bullying           Overcoming family Addiction issues          Skills to manage depression/Anxiety

                                                                                          AND MANY MORE...

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? INDIVIDUALS WHO...

• ARE AGES 3-21
• HAVE MEDICAID COVERAGE
• ARE DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED IN BHIS?

1. Step 1: is to call for an appointment. You and your child will meet with a licensed therapist who will complete a mental health assessment and all paperwork necessary.
2. Step 2: If both parties feel this service would benefit you and your family the therapist will call your MCO for authorization of services
3. Step 3: You will be notified following the authorization call to inform you of the outcome and how often the services will occur.
4. Finally, you will meet with your Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist to begin services.