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.