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What is Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)?

IBHS are Medicaid-funded services, based on medical necessity, provided through trained professional support for children under age 21 with a serious emotional or behavioral disorder, to reduce or replace problem behavior with positive, socially appropriate behavior. BHRS are family and child- centered, and they can take place in variety of settings including the home, school/preschool, daycare and the community. Services are guided by the Treatment Plan which should be designed to meet the specific needs of your child. Progress is monitored with data, updated regularly and reevaluated as necessary. Your family will be assigned a Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) who is a professional with a master’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or other related field and one year paid experience working with children. BSC's do functional behavior assessments, write treatment plans, and supervise the implementation of the goals. They don't provide direct service to the child. Usually wraparound services are approved for a period of four months.

Your family will also be assigned to a Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) are professionals with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field and one year paid experience working with children. The TSS provides one-to-one intervention to the child or adolescent in the location where services are indicated. The TSS provides most of the BHRS services by working to redirect the child to more appropriate behaviors or responses, working on behavior modifications and whatever else is in the treatment plan. The TSS works under the behavior program and supervision of his/her Behavior Specialist Consultant (BSC). Both can also help teachers and educational aides new ways of working with your child.

Please note each BHRS agency is run differently and their services are also compensated differently. When considering an agency, please ask questions about the services they won't provide when considering your child's needs and goals.

What are the benefits?

BHRS services are designed to support and educate the family to be active members in the community. Staff can teach family and client coping skills to improve behavior. Each BHRS agency is run differently so it's wise to ask lots of questions about goals what what you want to accomplish, such as, support when taking your child for a haircut or the dentist. BHRS services are available for children under the age of 21

What BHRS is not:

BHRS is not a substitute or supplement for speech & language, occupational or physical therapies.
BHRS is not a substitute for academic instruction by a teacher.
BHRS is not a Big Brother/Big Sister-type program.
BHRS is not a babysitting or cleaning service.

What goals can I expect?

Creating positive behavior supports and coping skills. Community outings like going to the zoo and assisting parents with things like waiting in line, managing behavior in public places, etc. Goals are typically based on family lifestyle and values. TIP: Ask different Lehigh Valley Businesses if they let TSS's in for free or at a reduced rate. Assisting parents with teaching ABA techniques and life skills. Potty training and other self-care skills. The main focus is to transfer skills to parents and caregivers.

Community Venues where BHRS staff can be admitted free/deep discount

Crayola Factory- FREE Admission. Request for an “Aide Pass” and show ID.
Allentown Bowling Alley - Rose Bowl - Admission is $1.00 and shoe rental is free.
Dorney Park - FREE admission. The agency your child is with must provide a list of their employees or have badges and ID.
DaVinci Science Center - as of Jan. 2017- They are working on a plan to allow TSS and BSC to attend with the child at no cost.
Bounce U in Easton did not charge me when we attended with our BSC and TSS.
Klein Farms-admission is free for everyone.

For more info about BHRS Performance Standards, download this doc.

http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/e866aa_c9697f4ea5f44ebd8aa9eac4391f4ad6.pdf

Recommended ages: Ideally preschool age because it's harder to get after school hours.

Can I switch agencies? Yes, you can switch agencies at any time. You can start by contacting agencies you would like services from. Then notify the agency you are currently working with and ask for a form for permission to transfer records. This process can take a few weeks.

BHRS Toolkit or Guide for BHRS providers

http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/e866aa_28bf3d4a12a348b78575038c45a45dd7.pdf

Interesting paper on revamping the TSS role

file:///C:/Users/home/Desktop/LV%20Autism%20guide/TSS%20Standars.pdf

Click on the following link to read the bulletin from the PA Dept of Health's Applied Behavior Analysis training for TSS's.

http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/e866aa_e3b05516610e425aa2f9a0f7a4b19763.pdf

Read the FAQ of ABA and TSS Requirements

http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/e866aa_bb09fbe6ad064def8df945c3cd8f2f34.pdf

Pennsylvania Health Law Project

Services: Offers information, advice and direct representation to individuals accessing health care benefits under Medical Assistance.

Call: 1-800-688-4226

Website: www.phlp.org

Providers:

Autism Resource Community Hub (ARCH of LV)

Where: 1347 Hausman Road, Allentown, Pa. 18104

Call: (610) 573-2500

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARCH-of-Lehigh-Valley-529691453732520/

New Backyard Treehouse Pediatric Therapy Center #: (610) 365-8989

Where: 25 S Broad Street, Nazareth, PA 18064

*Does not accept medical assistance

Website: http://www.backyardtreehousetherapy.com/#

Behavioral Health Associates (Carbon Lehigh)

Where: 413 Bridge St., Weissport, PA 18235

Call: 610-379-0067

Website: http://bhaservices.com/bhrs-roles.html

Elywn: Autism Resource Community Hub of Lehigh Valley (ARCH)

Services: ARCH of Lehigh Valley is an inviting, user-friendly center that provides comprehensive services to individuals and families touched by autism. This includes a network of providers who are trained in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Services: Diagnosis and Evaluation,Professional Training, Resource Room, Counseling, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS), Summer Camp, Self-Directed Care (SDC), After School Programs, and Family Activities.

Where: 1347 Hausman Road Allentown, PA 18104

Call: (610) 573-2500

Website: https://www.elwyn.org/services/children-3-21/autism-resource-community-hub-of-lehigh-valley/

KidsPeace (ABA and VBA services)

New Early Intervention BRHS Services: 10 hrs a wk of TSS services in the home or daycare setting, 5 additional hrs per week ot TSS services provided on-site at the KidsPeace Broadway Campus, 5 hrs per week of Behavior Specialist Consult (BSC) in home/daycare, play skills room, a work skills room, a sensory room, parent/guardian support groups/trainings, and professional case managers.

Where: 1620 Broadway Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Call: 610-799-8222

Website: https://www.kidspeace.org/outcomes/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidspeace.org

Leaps and Bounds Pediatric & Rehabilitiation, LLC

Services: Provide therapeutic PT and OT services in a variety of community settings including but not limited to grocery stores, restaurants, and parks in order to develop and practice functional life skills.

Where: 230 Ochre Street Suite #2, Lehighton, PA 18235

Call: Please contactlabpeds@gmail.com for session cost

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/LABPedsRehab/services/

Merakey

Offers Adult Behavioral Health Services, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services, Foster Care Services. Adult Behavioral Health Services are also available at their Lansdale (Bucks County) location.

Where: One Norwegian Plaza, Pottsville, PA 17901

Call: (570) 628-3323

Milestones Community HealthCare, Inc.(also called Salibury Behavorial Health, Inc.)

**BHRS covers Monroe and Carbon County

Where: 7462 Penn Dr. Allentown, PA 18106

Call: 610-973-0970

Website: https://salisb.com/index.php/services/behavioral-health-rehabilitation-services/

Northwestern Human Services (Lehigh and Northampton)

Where:3864 Adler Place, Suite 100, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Call: 610-866-8331

OMNI

Where: 546 Hamilon St, Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18101

Call: 484-221-896

Where: 2100 Ferry St, Easton, PA 18042

Call: 610-250-9300

Penn Foundation

Where: 807 Lawn Avenue, PO Box 32, Sellersville, PA 18960

Call: 215-257-6551

Website: https://www.pennfoundation.org/services-programs/mental-retardation-services/supports-coordination.html

Progressions Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

Services: Wrap Around services where clinicians to help youths and their families wherever assistance is needed, in the youth’s home, school, or community.

Where: 881 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109

Call: 610-266-2656

Website: http://pbhsi.com/

Team Counseling Concepts

Where: 4912 Shankweiler Rd., Orefield, PA 18069

Call: 610-395-6322

Email: Nadine Behler, President atnadineb@enter.net

Team Counseling Concepts

Where: 209 Route 100 suite 110, Orefield, PA 18096

Call: 570-460-0050

TW Ponessa and Assoc Counseling

Where: 2141 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Call: 717-560-7917

The ReDCo Group

Where: 44 E Board St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Call: 484-821-0035

Valley Youth House

Where: 531 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018

Call: 610-954-9561

Website: https://www.valleyyouthhouse.org/

Warwick Intensive Family Based Program

MCC Specialized BHRS

Where: 500 Station Drive, Coopersburg, PA 18036

Also: 1001 Nor-Bath, Blvd. Northampton, PA 18067

Call: 484-863-9330

Website: www.warwickfamilyservices.com

Unconditional Child Care

Service: They work with parents and child care providers to provide support and intervention for young children whose behavior in child care is difficult to manage.

Where: 2200 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3200

Call: 610-419-4500

Website: https://pbfalv.org/programs/unconditional-child-care/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unconditional.child.care.pbfalv/

NEW Psychiatric Rehabilitation for Autism Spectrum Disorder-Strengths based service providers can help successfully integrate young adults with ASD in the community through skills teaching. Adult daily living skills are taught, natural supports/resources are strengthened, socialization, wellness, and managing living successfully in an environment of choice.

Program Eligibility:

Resident of Lehigh or Northampton County with Medicaid insurance.
Ability and willingness to independently participate in choice based planning.
18 yrs or older or meet age criteria established by OMHSAS for young adults.
Have a written recommendation by a licensed practitioner of the Healing Arts (Physician, CRNP, Physician Assistant, or Licensed Psychologist.
Identified need in at least one life domain (living, learning working or socializing)

For more information, please contact:

Haven House (Mobile & Site Based): 1411 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109

Call: 610-433-6181

Step by Step (Mobile Only): 623 West Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Call: 610-867-0688

Salisbury House (Mobile & Site-Based)

Recovery Education Center: 1427 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18103 Call: 484-866-9303
Unity House Enrichment and Recovery Center (Mobile and Site Based) 119 N 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18105 Call: 610-691-1580

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