Children’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services
Comprehensive mental health services for youth who require intensive intervention, with the goal to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement.
Location
1385 Mendota Heights Rd. Ste: 200
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Phone: 651-379-9800
Fax: 651-405-0358
Program snapshot
- For youth up to ages 21 at home or in foster care
- Significant emotional or behavioral challenges
- Individualized therapy, skill building, and crisis interventions
- Goal is to stabilize the youth and family and reduce the risk of out-of-home placement
- Delivered in-home or in community with collaboration with family
- MA or PMAP insurance
Nexus Family Healing is certified to provide Children’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services (CIBHS), a specialized set of mental health services for children and youth who need a higher level of support. These services are covered by Minnesota Health Care Programs and are designed to help stabilize behaviors, build skills and support long-term well-being through structured, individualized care.
What sort of services are included?
Services may include:
- Individual therapy for youth and/or family
- Skills training to manage emotions and behaviors
- Crisis interventions to stabilize symptoms
Who is CIBHS for?
Youth up to age 21 who require intensive levels of intervention and are at risk for out-of-home placement. It’s available for youth in foster care or with legal guardians. Aimed at helping youth with significant mental health needs.
Where and when?
CIBHS services are flexible — they can happen in home, school, or other appropriate community setting. Services are designed to be delivered in three 2-hour sessions per week.
Who pays for CIBHS?
CIBHS is covered by Medical Assistance (MA) and PMAP Plans. Private insurance plans may vary on coverage. Please confirm eligibility with your insurance provider.
“Thank you for helping my child become the best version of himself.” – Parent
For professionals and referral partners
CIBHS is available in MN and a referral must be made by county caseworker.
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