Supporting Youth and Young Adults with Personalized Behavioral Health Care

Behavioral Health Home

This healthcare approach focuses on the whole person, bringing together primary care, mental health services, and other health and community support. It helps guide and coordinate care for youth and young adults with serious and ongoing health conditions, making sure they get the right support and services across the healthcare system.

Behavior Health Treatment (BHT)/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

BHT services prevent the progression of Autism Spectrum Disorder, prolong life, and promote the physical and mental health and efficiency of the child. Medical necessity and recommendation for BHT services is determined by a physician, or other licensed practitioner working within their scope of practice under state law. Direct patient care services that treat or address ASD under the state plan are avail-able to children under 21years of age as required by the EPSDT benefit.

ABA is the science of analyzing socially significant behavior and producing behavior change by modifying related environmental variables. ABA services may be used to address issues relevant to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder including, but not limited to, language acquisition, peer interactions and social skills, following routines, self-help and daily living skills, and reducing challenging behaviors.

*Applied behavioral therapy services are provided through a collaborative partnership with experienced ABA professionals and contracted providers.

Community Living Supports (CLS) Services

Community Living Supports (CLS) at Hiawatha Behavioral Health help youth with serious emotional needs and their families build the skills they need to succeed at home, in school, and in the community.

Services are based on the family’s goals, choices, and priorities, and are guided by an individualized plan of service. Support can take place wherever it works best for the child; at home, at school, or out in the community.

What CLS Can Help With:

• Daily living skills like bathing, eating, dressing, and personal care
• Household tasks and routines
• Safety and awareness skills
• Building social, emotional, relationship, and independent living skills

At HBH, we meet your family where you are and provide hands-on support that helps your child grow, gain confidence, and thrive in everyday life.

Family Support Subsidy Program for Chippewa, Mackinac and Schoolcraft Counties

This is a program through the state of Michigan that is designed to financially help families with children with disabilities. The Family Support Subsidy Act requires each family to re-apply for the subsidy annually, during the birth month of their child. Eligibility is based on certain income and educational criteria, which is determined by a local FSSP coordinator.

Care That Comes to You, Right at Home

Home Based services support children with serious emotional needs and their families where they feel most comfortable, at home and in their community.

Our team works closely with you to build strong family skills, improve communication, and create a more stable, healthy home life. This approach can help reduce hospital visits and keep children connected to their families and daily routines.

Intensive Crisis Stabilization Services

Intensive/Crisis Stabilization Services are short-term treatments and support provided by our team of Hiawatha Behavioral Health professionals. These services are designed to help youth and young adults avoid going into the hospital or to help them stay in the hospital for a shorter time if needed.

Outpatient Services

Outpatient services are available for youth who have mental health issues, emotional challenges, or both mental health and substance use problems. A HBH Case Manager works together with the child or young adult and their family members to meet all identified goals and create a personalized care plan.

During the assessment, we may find that some youth need more help than what outpatient services can provide. We will assist at that time with additional support and recommendations.

Parent-to-Parent Support

Parent-to-Parent Support is designed to support parents/family of children with serious emotional disturbance or intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism, as part of the treatment process to be empowered, confident and have knowledge and skills that will enable the parent/family to improve their child’s and family’s functioning.

Psychiatric Services

At Hiawatha Behavioral Health, we offer psychiatric services and assessments to better understand each youth’s mental health needs. Our team works closely with children, teens, and families to create a care plan that feels right for them.

We also review medications to make sure they are safe, effective, and the best fit for your child. Along the way, our nursing team provides ongoing support, answers questions, and helps your family feel confident and cared for throughout treatment.

Respite Services

Respite care gives parents and caregivers a short break while making sure their child is safe, supported, and cared for. These services are available on a short-term or as-needed basis, whether it’s for a few hours or a little longer.

We know caring for a child with emotional or behavioral needs can be overwhelming at times. Respite care offers space to rest, recharge, or take care of other responsibilities, while your child spends time with trained, caring staff in a supportive environment.

Our goal is to support the whole family, helping you stay strong, connected, and ready to keep moving forward together.

Skill Building Services

Skill Building helps youth learn skills that make everyday life more successful and independent. This may include help with school, work, volunteering, money management, and daily living skills.

Targeted Case Management

We help youth, their families, and young adults get the basic things they need, like supportive housing (whether they live independently or with support), transportation, medical care, disability income, education, and job training or future employment program support.

Wraparound Services

Wraparound services for children and adolescents is a highly individualized planning process facilitated by specialized supports coordinators. Wraparound utilizes a Child and Family Team, with team members determined by the family often rep-resenting multiple agencies and informal supports.

Youth Peer Support

Youth Peer Support connects young people with trained peer support specialists who have lived experience navigating mental health or life challenges. Through encouragement, mentorship, and understanding, youth can build confidence, develop coping skills, strengthen relationships, and feel supported in their journey toward wellness and recovery.