We want you to know about special services MassHealth offers, in case you ever need them.
If your family member has emotional or behavioral issues in the future, they may qualify for services that can make life a lot easier.
CBHI is the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative.
It provides intensive support services for people with behavioral issues.
What can you do:
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Ask your family member's doctor to refer you to a mental health professional, like a psychologist or psychiatrist
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Schedule a mental health or behavioral health screening with a mental health professional
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Decide what type of CBHI service is best for your child. Your doctor can help. To learn more about the services offered, click the button below:
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Support services offered through Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) include:
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Intensive Care Coordination (ICC)
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In-Home Therapy (IHT)
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Family Support and Training (FS&T, or 'Family Partner')
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In-Home Behavioral Services (IHBS)
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Therapeutic Mentoring (TM)
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Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI)
In order to get these services, MassHealth must agree that they are medically necessary. You can help by giving them proof of your family member’s social, emotional, or behavioral disabilities. This can include diagnoses, evaluation reports, or letters from therapists.
For more information, see these resources:
Sources: Federation for Children with Special Needs/Mass Family Voices, MassHealth, MBHP, Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee
Sources: MassHealth, Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee