What is Intensive In-home services?

Intensive In-home services (IIHS) provide comprehensive, individualized therapeutic services to children and youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED) and their families. IIHS are designed to help children and youth remain safely in their homes and communities by providing intensive support and intervention.

IIHS typically include a range of services, such as:

* Individual therapy

* Family therapy

* Parent training

* Case management

* Psychiatric consultation

* Medication management

* Crisis intervention

* After-school and summer programs

* Life skills training

* Vocational training

* Supported employment

IIHS are usually provided by a team of professionals, including therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. The team works closely with the child or youth and their family to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets their specific needs.

IIHS can be very effective in helping children and youth with SED make progress and achieve their goals. They can help children and youth to:

* Reduce their symptoms of SED

* Improve their functioning in school and at home

* Develop positive relationships with family and peers

* Learn new coping skills

* Achieve greater independence

IIHS can be a lifeline for families of children and youth with SED. They can provide much-needed support and help families to cope with the challenges of raising a child with SED.