FBMHS are intensive therapeutic services designed to help parents care for their children and adolescents with mental health problems at home to prevent hospitalization or other out-of-home placements.

How are FBMHS Provided?

• FBMHS are provided primarily in the home or in a community setting by a team of therapists - a Mental Health Professional and a Mental Health Worker.
• FBMHS Teams are available to enrolled families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for crisis intervention. A weekly schedule of therapy sessions are established with the family as a partner in treatment planning.
• Treatment Plans are developed jointly by the family and the therapy team.
• FBMHS Support Services include referral and linkage to other social services as needed, respite care, participation in specialized support programs in the community, and assistance with tangible needs of the family.

Who is Eligible for FBMHS?

• With children or adolescents (0-21 years) who have serious emotional or behavioral problems
• With children or adolescents where there is a risk of psychiatric hospitalization or other out-of-home placements
• With at least one adult family member in the home who agrees in writing to participate in the program
• With a signed recommendation for FBMHS made by a psychiatrist, licensed psychologists or physician prior to beginning services
• Who are authorized for services by Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission or Value Behavioral Health of PA.

FBMHS are provided at no cost to the families who participate. The service is reimbursable by Medical Assistance and third party insurers.

Children's Aid Society of Mercer County subcontracts with Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc. and Value Behavioral Health of PA to provide FBMHS.  The Agency operates under a Department of public Welfare Type 48 license, and conforms to all provisions in PA Chapter 5260.

For further questions, please call 724-662-4730 or email casmc@zoominternet.net