Psychological & Behavioral Services

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When persons with intellectual disabilities served through one of the ADMH of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) HCBS Waivers have a need for interventions to prevent behavioral crises, DDD provides specialized services through an interdisciplinary treatment modality, utilizing clinical professionals with training in behavioral supports called Comprehensive Support Services (CSS) Teams.

The CSS teams provide consultative assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are enrolled in the HCBS ID, LAH, or CWP Waiver programs, and as applicable, their family/natural supports, involved provider agencies, mental health centers, police and other community support organizations to address significantly challenging, crisis, and/or emergency situations that may lead to an individual experiencing psychiatric hospital admission, incarceration, or challenges to maintaining community living. Specialized services, consultations, evaluations, and trainings are provided in a manner designed to increase the individual’s coping and behavior regulation skills, and to increase the capacity and expertise of those involved in supporting the individual, in the places where they support the individual.

Additionally, the Office of Psychological and Behavior Services is available to assist the greater community at large, as well as medical and behavioral health professionals with developing internal capacity related to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities who may benefit from these specialized services.

The five Comprehensive Support Services teams are located inside of the Regional Community Services offices and provide state-wide coverage.

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DD Behavior Analyst/ Team Lead: Artavia Dennis, MA., BCBA, LBA
artavia.dennis@mh.alabama.gov