Specialized Family Based Mental Health is an in-home treatment approach that provides family therapy, crisis intervention, preventions services, and service coordination for families with at least one child who has been a victim of sexual abuse or demonstrated sexually reactive behaviors.
Specialized Family Based Mental Health at Family Services of NW PA is available to children and adolescents ages 0-21 who have a mental health diagnosis and have been a victim of sexual abuse or are displaying sexually reactive behaviors.
Specialized Family Based Mental Health is delivered in the home by a team that includes a master's-level therapist and a bachelor's-level therapist. Services are adapted to accommodate the schedules of family members.
Goals of Specialized Family Based Mental Health:
- Help parents and caregivers to care for their children who have a behavioral health diagnosis
- Reduce the need for a higher level of care
- Strengthen and maintain family relationships
- Improve coping skills of all family members
What to Expect:
- Specialized Family Based Mental Health is a voluntary service and requires consent to participate.
- The average length of service for families enrolled in Family Based Mental Health is 8 months.
- Sessions take place 3-5 times each week in the family's home
- 24/7 on-call crisis intervention
Referrals:
Specialized Family Based Mental Health is available to children and adolescents ages 0-21 years old who have a mental health diagnosis and have been a victim of sexual abuse or are displaying sexually reactive behaviors.
To qualify for Family Based Mental Health:
- At least one adult caregiver must participate in treatment
- A psychiatrist or licensed psychologist must certify that Specialized Family Based Mental Health services are medically necessary
Referrals can be made by:
- Completing the referral packet (CCBH Best Practice Letter and Pre-Certification Form) with a psychiatrist or Licensed Psychologist signature certifying FBMH is medically necessary.
- Calling Family Services of NW PA at 814-866-4500
- Calling Expert Community Care Management (ECCM) at 814-528-0600
