Intensive Behavioral (IB) Services are short-term

(6 month) services that focus on developing effective behavior management strategies for individuals whose challenging behavioral issues put the individual at risk of placement in a more restrictive residential setting. 

 

While not a crisis intervention program, this program does teach the individual, families and other caregivers how to respond to and deal with those challenging behaviors that might otherwise result in admission to a hospital or psychiatric center.

 

To be eligible for IB Services, the individual must live in his/her own residence or a Family Care home and  must be enrolled in the Home and Community Based Services Waiver.