Child & Adolescent In-Home Intervention
SCAMHC provides In-Home Intervention services in Butler, Coffee, Covington, and Crenshaw counties. Our In-Home Intervention teams consist of a master’s-level therapist and a bachelor’s-level case manager/co-therapist. These teams work together to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations, help individuals transition from inpatient to outpatient care, and/or defuse an immediate crisis situation. They offer home-based visits, typically weekly, with the duration of treatment determined by the individual’s needs. To qualify, individuals must be diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (Adult) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (Children) and experiencing increased symptoms or transitioning from a more intensive level of care.
Intensive home-based support for children and families
Child and Adolescent In-Home Intervention (IHI) services reflects the following characteristics and philosophy of In-Home Intervention: (1) Time-limited, home-based services provided by a two (2) person team consistent with wrap-around principles and process. (2) IHI services are limited to twelve (12) weeks, subject to two (2) clinical extensions of up to four (4) weeks each and additional extensions via the ADMH approved prior authorization process. (3) The team is the primary provider of services and is responsible for helping consumers and/or families in all aspects of community living. (4) The majority of services occur in the community in places where consumers spend their time. (5) If not previously assessed with completion of a Psychosocial Assessment/Intake, the IHI team can perform the Psychosocial Assessment/Intake as part of the bundled service delivery.
- Individual therapy and family counseling in the home
- Crisis intervention and 24-hour availability
- Medication monitoring and mental health care coordination
- Basic living skills and psychoeducational services
IHI team priorities and services
Crisis Intervention
Immediate response to crisis situations to protect the child and stabilize the family.
Family Stabilization
Working with the family to manage mental health symptoms and prevent out-of-home placement.
Reunification Support
Facilitating smooth reintegration of youth returning from a more restrictive placement.
Agency Coordination
Coordinating with schools, courts, DHR, and other child-serving agencies.
Skill Development
Building coping, communication, and decision-making skills for both the child and family.
Referral & Linkage
Connecting families to appropriate services along the continuum of care.
For children in crisis or at risk of placement
To qualify, the child must have a serious emotional disturbance or mental illness, be ages 5–20, have an IQ of 70 or above, reside in a family home environment, and have a clearly documented need to defuse a crisis, stabilize the family, or prevent more intensive care. The active caseload per team does not exceed 6 consumers. Contact your therapist to request a referral.
