With life’s ups and downs, sometimes help is needed to regain balance. Our mental health professionals work to assist clients in regaining that balance and to begin the process of recovery. We help clients set and achieve their goals. The key services we provide for our Mental Health Outpatient clients include: Screening for services Referral to services Screening for psychiatric hospitalization Social, psychological and psychiatric evaluations Medication evaluation and management Individual, group and family counseling Co-occurring treatment services Aftercare program Treatment for sexual abuse victims Emergency respite Mobile Treatment Services Primary care referral and follow-up* Tobacco cessation classes Post-incarceration services Case management Referral for Vocational Rehabilitation Services Outpatient mental health services for the homeless Information and referral to other providers and to CAHS satellite offices near your area**

CBHS provides outpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services for youth ages 6-18 and their families to improve overall functioning. Our trained staff helps families manage the many issues causing or arising from a child’s emotional and/or substance abuse problems. Our team also serves children with developmental disabilities and/or makes referrals to our developmental disabilities division. We work to ensure service coordination with other child-serving agencies. Getting help early prevents lifelong difficulties.

We are committed to fostering prevention-oriented communities that contribute to healthier living at all stages of life. Prevention programs and priorities in the Capital Area region include tobacco-free living, preventing drug abuse and underage alcohol use, healthy eating, active living, reproductive health, mental and emotional well-being and violence-free living. Our investments in prevention complement and support our treatment and care services. Partners from all sectors acting together are needed to implement best practice strategies that promote healthy choices by individuals, build strong families, and enhance supportive communities. Success in prevention means people will live longer and healthier, while keeping health care costs down.

CAHS is the single point of entry for people with developmental disabilities seeking government funded comprehensive services in the home or community. A developmental disability can present special challenges for individuals and their families. We provide information, individualized service planning, and/or referrals to promote development, dignity and independence. All clinic services are available to clients with developmental disabilities for those who qualify.

Preventive, Primary & Behavioral Healthcare Coordination Coordination of parish-level integrated prevention, primary and behavioral health care services provided through clinics and public health units by community-based providers for CAHS clients. Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) Program: Co-Location of Addiction and Behavioral Services in Prenatal Care A multi-disciplinary evidence-based SBIRT approach to promote optimal behavioral health of pregnant women to reduce the harmful effects of substance use, depression and domestic violence and improve birth outcomes. Wellness Services Comprehensive wellness services, including health education, tobacco cessation groups, nutrition classes, and physical fitness activities for CAHS clients. Nurse Family Partnership Evidence-based community health program providing home visitation services to first-time other who are less than 28 weeks pregnant and their families through the child’s second birthday. Post-Incarceration Service Coordination Coordination of screening and discharge planning to assure timely access to services upon release/reentry into the community. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Coordination and response services of people with behavioral health needs, development disabilities and the broader community to expedite attaining a safe environment and assist in recovery from emergencies/disasters. Behavioral Health Emergency Services Continuum A coordinated comprehensive community-based system to avoid repeated cycles of crises and to support stability. Peer Supported Coordinated Services Coaching and mentoring by certified peer support.