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Ponessa Behavioral Health - Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Chester

390 Waterloo Boulevard, Suite 120, Exton, PA 19341

Eligibility

Designed for children and adolescents, ages 2 to 21, who are experiencing severe symptoms or distress, or are readjusting to home, school or community following a hospitalization, are at risk for out-of-home placement and who generally require more support than traditional outpatient therapy can provide. The medical need for this level of care is determined through an independent evaluation and an Interagency Service Plan Team Meeting (ISPT) with MH/MR, the county's respective managed care organization (MCO), other involved county agencies, and most importantly the family.

Hours

Follows School Day Schedule. Office Hours for Intake: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm and Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
https://www.ponessa.com/

Application process

For IBHS, call 610-363-5500

Fees

Varies with services; Flexible payment plans when needed; Accepts private insurance, Accepts Medical Assistance/Medicaid

Service area

Chester, PA

Description

Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) are medically prescribed, in-home, intensive, and individualized mental health services. IBH Services are time-limited, goal directed interventions focused on children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance and are best served with IBHS treatment teams working both one-on-one with the child as well as with their families, to assist them in developing the skills to manage problematic behaviors.

Providing organization

Ponessa Behavioral Health

Provides comprehensive outpatient mental health, drug and alcohol and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults.