Child and Youth Mental Health

Children's Mental Health Services are provided for children between the ages of 3 - 17. Youth with mental Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and substance abuse who have an additional emotional or mental disorder also qualify for services through the Children's Mental Health Plan.

Payment for Services - TTBH accepts many insurance plans including Medicaid and MediCare. Many services are available on a sliding fee scale, and TTBH will not refuse services to a person based on their inability to pay.
A copy of the sliding fee scale is here: Sliding Fee Scale – Mental Health and IDD Services
Please contact us for more information about payment assistance or insurance coverage.

Case Management - Case managers help consumers and families identify needs, assist in resolving problems, negotiating services and linking with other available resources.

Child & Adolescent Crisis Resolution - Crisis resolution services include needs assessment and treatment and/or referral to other services. Ongoing support and intervention help prevent hospitalization and stabilized family functioning.

Counseling Services - Individual, family and group counseling and symptom management sessions are provided as needed.

Family Education and Training Services - Group meetings for parents or primary care givers provide support and education in areas such as parenting skills and knowledge about emotional disturbances.

Medication-Related Services - Individuals are given an initial psychiatric evaluation and follow-up to determine diagnosis, treatment and response. Progress monitoring, consumer education and laboratory services are also provided. Physicians see consumers on a regular basis throughout their treatment. Progress is monitored to help in controlling and reducing symptoms.

Pharmacy Services - The Center offers pharmacy services to eligible consumers for the purpose of providing them with the highest quality medication at the most economical cost. Services are provided in conjunction with the respective treatment goals as prescribed by Center physicians only.

Respite Services - Respite services may be provided as part of an overall treatment plan to serve the family.

Telemedicine/Telehealth Services - TTBH utilizes telemedicine and telehealth services to supplement on-site clinical care and to improve access to care.  The same standards of care and protocols will be observed in the delivery of care via telemedicine and telehealth as are observed in the assessment and treatment of clients on-site.   An explanation of telemedicine/telehealth services, equipment and any security, privacy or safety considerations will be provided and the client will be asked to sign a consent to telemedicine/telehealth services prior to use.  Clients who are not comfortable using telemedicine/telehealth services will be scheduled with a face to face provider at their request.  Telemedicine and telehealth services are offered during the same hours of operation as TTBH’s other services. 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews appropriate supports. This 8-hour course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect people to the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care.

www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org