Behavioral Health Intervention Services | Child Saving Institute

520 North 7th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Eligibility

Open to children and youth ages 4–20 and their families who are experiencing challenges with anger control issues, poor communication, lack of self-control, verbal or physical aggression, or poor coping and social skills; The child and/or family must be engaged in counseling with a licensed mental health provider

Required documents

Varies by service

Application process

Call for information

Fees

Child must have active Medicaid coverage

Service area

Cass County, IA
Fremont County, IA
Harrison County, IA
Mills County, IA
Montgomery County, IA
Page County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA
Shelby County, IA

Description

Provides in-home, skills-based interventions designed to help children and families develop healthy coping strategies and improve daily functioning. Empowers children and their caregivers with practical tools to manage behavior at home, in school, and in the community.

Focuses on individualized interventions for both the child and their family:

- Child Interventions: Address psychological, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and social factors impacting the child’s well-being.

- Family Interventions: Strengthen family dynamics and communication to support the child’s growth and success.

Services are provided in the child’s home (with family present) through weekly individual and/or family sessions, based on the family’s availability.

Providing organization

Child Saving Institute

Provides services to children and teens and their families to prevent child abuse and neglect, promote healthy development, and assist in the healing from traumatic events.