Outpatient counseling
Individual and family counseling for ages 4 and up, at our Reading and Pottsville offices, by telehealth, and in schools.
IBHS
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) for children and youth
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) support children and young people with behavioral health needs at home, in school, and in the community. CFSS provides IBHS Individual Services face to face.
Now accepting new IBHS clients at our Reading office
IBHS intake is open for Berks County families through the Reading office only.
What IBHS includes
CFSS's IBHS Individual Services can include:
- Behavior consultation
- Mobile therapy
- Behavioral health technician services
Who is eligible
According to CFSS's IBHS program criteria, a child or young person needs:
- To meet the program's age eligibility requirements
- A mental health diagnosis and behavioral challenges
- Medical necessity for the service
- A written order completed by a licensed professional
- A face-to-face assessment
Getting started
Call the Reading office to ask about IBHS for your child. Staff can explain the next steps, including the assessment.
If you live in Schuylkill County, call the Pottsville office to ask about counseling and the other services available there.
Questions about Intensive Behavioral Health Services
Is CFSS accepting new IBHS clients?
Yes. CFSS is accepting new clients for IBHS Individual Services through the Reading office in Berks County.
Where do IBHS services take place?
IBHS takes place where the child needs support: at home, in school, and in the community.
Is IBHS available by telehealth?
No. CFSS provides IBHS face to face only.
Does Medicaid cover IBHS?
CFSS accepts Medicaid through Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH). Call the Reading office to check coverage for your child.
Child and Family Support Services
Not sure which service fits?
Call either office and our front desk staff will help you find the right starting point.