The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

New York Mental Health Information

Levels of Care
Students can move fluidly from one level to another; however, the objective is to provide a less intensive level of care over time.

Intensity	Intake	Staff	Problem Type	Modality*
Acute-Intensive Ongoing	Thorough evaluation to make diagnosis	Intake requires mental health professional Treatment requires mental health professional	Depression Anxiety	Individual Group Family Medication management
Acute-Intensive Ongoing	Thorough evaluation to make diagnosis		ADHD Disruptive Behavior Disorder	Psychoeducation Family treatment Outside referral for maintenance /support for medication management
Intermittent Care	Thorough evaluation not generally necessary Ongoing collaboration and case review with mental health staff involvement required	ANY	Risk factors Chronic/stable psychiatric symptoms Social issues	Drop-in center Supportive monitoring Group Family Follow-up & support
Chronic Maintenance Treatment	Usually completed when student receives acute care Need access to treatment plan and knowledge that treatment plan is stable	ANY	ADHD Chronic mood disorders Students referred to outside treatment agencies	Family contact & support Supportive groups Drop-in center Monthly check-in appointments
Service Coordination	Same as above	Any â€“ but appropriate to the problem.	Parenting teens Chronic illness Child abuse Legal involvement Special needs kids	Family support Intensity varies relative to needs Contact with relevant treatment agencies