Initial assessment or evaluation could result to one or more of the following things:

• Determine appropriateness for Outpatient counseling.
• Determine the level of care and or appropriate level of care.
• Guide with referral to services deemed more appropriate.
• Initial assessment is required for behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS).
• New Insights providers will begin to make arrangements to provide services or make referral for services as soon as initial assessment is complete.
• Individuals and families can also choose to get assessment completed at our wellness center and receive BHIS services with a provider of their choice.

NOTE: Considerable flexibility is offered in completion of Assessments to clients and their families who
are in need of therapy/counseling or BHIS services. 

The specific hours provided by: Assessments Team will be guided foremost by consideration of the needs of the client and family. 

Funding for BHIS services are provided through Medicaid