Medicaid typically covers the full cost if the youth qualifies. Private insurance coverage varies—families should check with their insurance company. Some providers offer sliding scale or grant-funded services.

Eligibility requirements can vary by state or insurance plan, but generally, youth must: Be under 21 years old Have a diagnosable mental health condition Be at risk of removal from home or community settings due to mental health needs Need services beyond outpatient therapy Have consent from a parent or legal guardian

IIH is more intensive (multiple sessions per week) Services are provided in the home or community, rather than a clinic Focuses on crisis stabilization and preventing hospitalization Includes family and environmental interventions

This varies based on individual needs and treatment plans. Most programs require multiple face-to-face contacts per week, often totaling at least 3-10 hours weekly.

The primary goals are: Keeping youth safely at home Reducing psychiatric hospitalizations or residential placements Improving functioning at home, school, and in the community Strengthening family relationships and support systems

Length of services depends on progress and individual needs. Some youth participate for a few weeks, while others may remain in services for several months.

Some services (like therapy sessions) can be delivered virtually, but most Medicaid and regulatory guidelines require significant in-person contact for IIH services because of their intensive and crisis-focused nature.

Intensive In-Home services are mental health interventions provided to children and adolescents (usually ages 5-21) and their families in the home or community. Services aim to reduce behavioral and emotional issues and help keep youth safely in their homes instead of going to higher levels of care (like psychiatric hospitalization or residential treatment).

Referrals can come from parents, schools, doctors, social services, hospitals, or mental health professionals. An intake assessment is conducted to determine eligibility and appropriateness for IIH services.

Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) Licensed clinicians (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT) Supervisors who oversee the clinical work Staff qualifications are regulated by state licensure laws and Medicaid requirements.

Individual therapy Family therapy Crisis intervention and stabilization Care coordination and case management Skills training (e.g., anger management, social skills) Psychoeducation for youth and families Safety planning 24/7 on-call support in some programs