What we offer
Bess HCMS offers a wide range of services to patients struggling with mental health concerns. These services may include:
Services & Programs we offer:
• Host home and companion care • Supervised living services • Assisted living • Supported home living
• Psychosocial rehabilitation • Employment services • Minor home modifications • Home-delivered meals
• Transition assistance • Adaptive aids • Transportation services • Community psychiatric supports and treatment
• Peer support • Short-term respite • Substance use disorder services • Nursing
Program Eligibility Criteria
Initial eligibility requirements:
• Primary diagnosis of serious mental illness.
• Age 18 years or older.
• Income below 150 percent of the federal poverty level.
• Able to live in a community with program services.
• Actively receiving Medicaid or are Medicaid-eligible if discharged from a state hospital.
Three eligibility groups:
• Long-term psychiatric hospitalization: Three or more cumulative or consecutive years spent in
an inpatient psychiatric hospital during the five years before the referral0.
• Jail diversion: Four arrests and two psychiatric crises during the three years before the
referral.
• Emergency room diversion: 15 or more emergency room visits for any reason and two
psychiatric crises during the three years before the referral.
Our referral Process:
A person may be referred to the program by a state hospital or local behavioral or mental
health authority. Once referred, the applicant is evaluated, and HHS verifies eligibility. If they’re
eligible, the person is enrolled in the program by HHS with the help of the referring entity.
- Individual therapy:
One-on-one sessions with a therapist or counselor to work on specific mental health concerns.
2. Group therapy:
Sessions with a therapist or counselor and a group of individuals who have similar concerns. This can be a great way to connect with others and receive support.
3. Medication management:
Services provided by a psychiatrist to manage symptoms of certain mental health conditions through medication.
4. Specialized services for specific populations:
Bess HCMS may offer specialized services for specific populations, such as children and teens, veterans, and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
5. Educational resources:
Bess HCMS provides educational resources for clients and their loved ones to learn more about mental health and how to support recovery
6. Support groups:
Bess HCMS may offer support groups for clients and their loved ones to connect with others and receive support
7. Community Outreach:
Bess HCMS may participate in community outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma associated with seeking help.
8. Teletherapy:
Bess HCMS may offer therapy sessions via video conferencing for clients who have difficulty coming to the clinic in person