Services
Intensive In-Home (IIH) Services are structured, time-limited, and home-based mental health services designed for children and adolescents experiencing serious emotional and behavioral difficulties. Services are delivered in the youth’s natural environment — typically the home — and involve the entire family or support system. The primary goal is to stabilize crises, improve family functioning, and reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalization or residential placement.
24/7 Crisis Response & Safety Planning
On-call support and intervention to manage urgent behavioral or emotional crises
In-Home Individual Therapy
Direct support for the youth focused on emotional regulation, coping, and social skills
Family Therapy & Parent Coaching
Improving communication, family dynamics, and providing caregivers with behavioral tools and strategies.
Behavioral Support Planning
Development of specific strategies to reduce disruptive behaviors and increase positive functioning.
Skill-Building and Psychoeducation
Teaching youth and families about mental health, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.
Case Management & Care Coordination
Collaboration with schools, social workers, court systems, pediatricians, and other care providers.
Additional Services
Preferred Behavioral Health Agency also offers:
Outpatient Therapy
Ongoing support post-IIH for individuals and families
Case Management Services
Linkages to housing, food, employment, and medical resources
Psychiatric Medication Management
(coming soon): Coordination with licensed prescribers for evaluation and medication support
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for IIH services in Virginia:
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The child must be between ages 5 and 21
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Must have a diagnosed mental health condition that meets medical necessity for intensive services
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Must be at risk of out-of-home placement, such as hospitalization, foster care, or residential treatment
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Parental or guardian involvement is required for service participation
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Must have Virginia Medicaid coverage (services are typically fully covered)
We can help guide families through the referral and authorization process with Medicaid or Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).