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
Website
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
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.
What's Here
Providing organization
Ponessa Behavioral Health
Provides comprehensive outpatient mental health, drug and alcohol and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults.