Services

4790 Finlay Street, Suite #2, Richmond, VA 23231

Our Services

Our agency accepts Medicaid plans through the Department of Medical

Assistance Services (DMAS). Licensed and residents in counseling clinicians conduct all diagnostic assessments for our clients. Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHP) and Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP-A/C) provide mental health services. These high standards carry over to our ABA (Autism spectrum) services with a staff of board certified registered behavior technicians supervised by BCBAs and BCaBAs.

OUTPATIENT SERVICES (INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY THERAPY)

Outpatient Services offers individual, couple, family, and group counseling for

individuals in a traditional out-patient setting. Our therapists provide therapy for

children, adolescents and adults that struggle with managing a wide range of

mental health, behavioral and/or substance use disorders.

A range of therapists are available to provide services for individuals based on

their specific needs and preferences. Areas of focus include: anxiety,

depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, trauma,

abuse and neglect, substance use, grief/loss, adjustment/attachment issues,

foster care and adoption, anger management, and conflicts within

family/relationship dynamics. Multiple evidenced based interventions are used

to help bring about the desired change.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE: INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM ADULT/CHILDREN

This program is an intensive day treatment option for adults and children dually diagnosed

with chemical addiction disorders and co-occurring major mental health

illnesses. The curriculum incorporates chemicals addiction treatments,

including Twelve Step facilitation and Motivational Interviewing, with Dialectical

Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and other cognitive and behavioral health approaches.

Our program provides group counseling sessions that focuses on co-occurring

disorders, anger management, trauma recovery, parenting skills and life skills.

Individual and family therapy is also available. On site breathalyzer and urine

screening are also used on a random basis as indicated.

The program meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday for 3 hours a day

for 12 - 16 weeks. Clients have the option of attending the morning group from

10:00 am to 1:00 pm(Adults) and the evening group from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm(Children)

CRISIS STABILIZATION Services

Crisis stabilization targets populations of all ages who are experiencing an

acute crisis of a psychiatric nature that may jeopardize the current living

situation. The goals of these services are to prevent hospitalization, coordination of care and linking to appropriate treatment services to meet the needs of the individual.

SFCCS delivers community-based crisis stabilization services in an individual’s natural environment and provide referrals and linkage to other community-based services at the appropriate level of care.

Clients may be eligible to receive 23-Hour Community Stabilization, Mobile Crisis Response, Community Stabilization Services.

Service Description

23-Hour Crisis Stabilization means a community-based, non-hospital facility providing short-term assessment, observation, and crisis stabilization services to all referrals for up to 23 hours. This service must be accessible 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and is indicated when an individual requires a safe environment for initial intervention. This service includes a thorough assessment of an individual’s crisis, psychosocial needs, and supports in order to determine the least restrictive environment most appropriate for stabilization. Key service functions include rapid assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, short-term stabilization, and appropriate referrals for ongoing care. This distinct service may be co-located with services such as crisis intervention team assessment center and crisis stabilization unit.

Mobile Crisis Response is a service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to provide rapid response, assessment, and early intervention to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Services are deployed in real-time to the location of the individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The purpose of this service is to i) de-escalate the behavioral health crisis and prevent harm to the individual or others; ii) assist in the prevention of an individual’s acute exacerbation of symptoms; iii) development of an immediate plan to maintain safety; and iv) coordination of care and linking to appropriate treatment services to meet the needs of the individual. This service is available to any individual meeting the below criteria, regardless of diagnosis.

Community-based crisis stabilization is a non-center community-based service. The goal of community based crisis stabilization services is to stabilize the individual within their community and support the individual or the individual’s support system during the periods 1) between an initial mobile crisis response and entry into an established follow-up service at the appropriate level of care 2) as a transitional step-down from a higher level of care if the next level of care service is identified but not immediately available for access or 3) as a diversion to a higher level of care.

BEHAVIORAL THERAPY SERVICES (ABA)

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) serves children with Autism using scientifically

proven learning principles like positive reinforcement to bring about positive

change in maladaptive behaviors. This method redirects conduct that is harmful

or interferes with learning and increases the occurrence of useful behaviors that

contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

ABA targets social skills like academics, communication and adaptive

functioning (toileting, dressing, eating, vocational work, etc.). Parents,

caregivers, and paraprofessionals involved with the client are trained in the

basic principles of ABA for the sake of consistent treatment outside of direct

behavioral therapy. Family Insight’s highly trained professionals provide ABA

services under the direct supervision of a Board Certified (assistant) Behavior

Analyst (BCBA/BCaBA).

Soaring for Change’s in-home (ABA) services are available through Early Periodic

Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT). This service is available to

individuals under the age of 21 residing in their family home who receive

Medicaid or have a Medicaid Waiver. Individuals seeking behavioral treatment

through EPSDT will need a letter of medical necessity from a physician or

psychiatrist indicating the need for behavioral treatment services.

INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES

Through our intensive in-home counseling services, we serve youth ages 4-

21 utilizing evidence-based techniques to address problematic behaviors that

put children at risk of being displaced from their homes.

Our clinicians work with the child on a specialized treatment plan that addresses

specific behaviors while utilizing family supports. Our staff are on call 24/7 for

crisis management, and they are actively involved with connecting the child and

family to community resources that assist the child in successful treatment.

Children insured by Medicaid are eligible for up to 26 weeks of service per year

for 3 to 10 hours of in-home counseling per week depending on their needs.

mental health skill building SERVICES

Through our mental health skill building, we serve adults ages 18-65 utilizing evidence-based techniques to address psychiatric functional limitations due to mental, behavioral or emotional illness. This service is for adults and children in their late teens who suffer from mental illness and lack basic living skills, need connections to community resources and require help in managing their psychiatric symptoms.

Our staff helps create a specialized treatment plan with goals specific to the client’s needs, emphasis on managing psychiatric symptoms and establishing consistent medication management.

This service improves a client’s well being by establishing a support network of safety, education and empowering the client to increase overall quality of life by managing and controlling symptoms. Our services include extensive collaboration with outside professionals and 24/7 crisis management.

Mental Health Skill Building Services Interventions include:

Mental Health Evaluations
Individual and Family Counseling
Budgeting & teaching Money Management Skills
Responding to and providing on-site crisis response
Parenting Skills
Inter-personal Skills Development
Behavior Management
Life/Independent Living Skills
Crisis Intervention
Medication Management
Social Skills Development and Training
Conflict Resolution and Anger Management
Collaborating with community services
Discharge Planning