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SERVICE CODE
901


CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Behavioral Support & Crisis Services


SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home - Individual Services


EARLY START AGES (0-3)
No


CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Yes


ADULT SERVICES
Yes

 

Can my adult family member with severe anger issues and alcohol abuse get extra one-to-one staff support in a home licensed to care for adults with enhanced behavioral support needs?

SCDD Description

A home that is licensed to provide care for adults with challenging behavioral needs. The home must have a qualified behavior modification professional on staff and may have other staff who provide individual services to residents with intense needs.

DDS Description

Additional staff that are added to a consumer's support system when they are in crisis or need additional supports to continue using the services they are receiving. These services are typically in place temporarily until the consumer is no longer in need.

Example

The enhanced behavioral supports home is working with your family member to reduce physical and verbal aggression, wandering, and/or disruptive behaviors. They may also require a one-to-one staff ratio for some hours of the day or more individualized services tailored to their needs.