Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) provide support for children, youth, and young adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. These services are designed to help individuals develop positive coping skills, manage behaviors, and improve overall well-being in their homes, schools, and communities.

IBHS is divided into three categories:

• Individual Services – One-on-one therapeutic interventions tailored to the specific needs of a child.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services – A structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding and modifying behaviors.
• Group Services – Support provided in a group setting, often in schools or community locations, to build social and behavioral skills.

Individual services provide personalized therapeutic interventions to help a child, youth, or young adult manage their behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs. These services focus on:

• Reducing and managing behaviors identified in an individualized treatment plan
• Teaching coping strategies to handle emotions and challenges effectively
• Supporting skill development to encourage positive behaviors and independence

ABA services use a scientific, data-driven approach to assess and modify behaviors by understanding their causes. ABA services include:

• Reviewing a child’s behavior within their environment to determine why behaviors occur
• Implementing evidence-based interventions to reinforce positive behaviors
• Increasing useful or desired behaviors while decreasing challenging behaviors

ABA is commonly used for individuals with autism but is also effective for a wide range of behavioral challenges.

Group services provide structured behavioral health interventions to multiple children in a shared setting, such as schools or community centers. These services focus on:

• Developing social and communication skills through guided interactions
• Teaching emotional regulation and positive peer engagement
• Encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and appropriate behavior in group environments