Community Based Services

Community Support Services (CSS)

Community Support Services are designed to provide intervention and support to individuals who experience ongoing functional challenges related to their mental health. Services are provided in the community and are designed to address areas that negatively affect integration and stability to avoid the need for a higher level of care.

Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation (IPR)

IPR services are designed to focus on improving personal capabilities while reducing harmful effects of psychiatric disabilities, resulting in an individual's recovery techniques and the ability to function well within society. Clients develop high levels of coping skills through self-discovery. Services are provided in natural settings where clients live, learn, work, and socialize. Some services are offered in cohorts ranging from two to six people in each cohort. The use of cohorts help develop socialization techniques from the viewpoint of others. Each client will be committed to being services for four to ten hours per week for approximately a one-year time frame. Person-to-person services are available.

Integrated Health Home (IHH)

Integrated Health Home services are those services provided to adults with serious mental Illness (SMI), and Medicaid coverage. Services are classified as whole person care. Whole person refers to physical health, mental health, and lifestyle choices that impact overall wellness. Services are provided by an Integrated Health Home Team which includes a nurse care manager, a care coordinator, and peer support specialists.

Integrated Health Home providers help with the following:

  • Manage physical and behavioral health services;
  • Create a whole health plan for medical care and wellness goals;
  • Focus on choices, strengths, good health, and total wellness;
  • Help with transportation to healthcare appointments if needed;
  • Use technology to link all your services together; and
  • Provide peer support services to encourage recovery and resiliency.
If you or a family member first interested in learning more about any of our community services, contact Jennifer Feller at 563-243-5633 or jennifer.feller@bvcmhc.org