Home Based Crisis Intervention
Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) is a clinically-oriented program with support services and treatment for children and youth in crisis. The overall goal of the program is to provide short-term, intensive in-home crisis intervention to prevent psychiatric hospitalization or out-of-home placement. Services include short term individual and family therapy, skill building, education, general advocacy and highly intensive care management.
HBCI therapists work collaboratively with a child’s providers and psychiatrists for a team approach. The services are a combination of home-based therapy for the child and family, and very intensive care management that provides links to resources in the community that may be of immediate assistance and provide ongoing support after the child is no longer enrolled in HBCI. 24 hour on-call emergency support is also available through the program.
An important part of HBCI work is the assessment and planning that is conducted not only to stabilize crises, but to also plan for a more functional long-term support plan for the child. HBCI utilizes the CANS-NY assessment to assess the child and family’s needs and strengths and to form the basis of an ongoing planning process for families.
HBCI utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving®, an evidence-based approach to assisting children with behavioral challenges. All program therapists are trained in Collaborative Problem Solving®. To learn more about this approach, visit www.Thinkkids.org.
The HBCI program also provides families with support from a Family Peer Specialist. The Family Peer Specialist is a NY State credentialed Family Peer Advocate. They provide emotional support to families on their parenting experiences, serve as a bridge between families and service providers and consult with families to ensure that the family’s perspective is included in all planning and decision making.
Eligibility
- Aged 5 to 20 years and 11 months
- Onondaga County resident
Referral Process
- You can make a referral directly to Circare
- Referrals can be made to Onondaga County’s ACCESS by a provider, school, community organization, family or individual
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Hours of Operation
Hours are flexible and are scheduled with the needs of the family in mind. Services are provided for a 4-6 week period.
To inquire about services:
complete the form below or call (315) 472-7363.
