Our Approach: IHBT & I-FAST
IHBT incorporates Integrated Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST), an evidence-supported approach that focuses on identifying family strengths, addressing challenges, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Together, these approaches empower caregivers, strengthen family relationships, and promote a safer, more stable home environment.
What Makes IHBT Different?
IHBT provides a higher level of support through:
- Individualized Treatment: Care tailored to the unique needs of each youth and family.
- Frequent Family Contact: A minimum of 3.5 hours of services and two face-to-face contacts each week.
- Highly Trained Providers: Licensed professionals with specialized training and certification.
- 24/7 Support: Around-the-clock on-call assistance for participating families.
- Focused Treatment: Services typically last three to six months.
Who Is Eligible?
IHBT referral criteria include:
- Youth ages 5–21
- Families involved with multiple systems of care
- A CANS assessment indicating Moderate or Intensive Care Coordination needs
- Eligibility for OhioRISE (Aetna) insurance
How to Access Services
We are here to help connect youth and families with the support they need.
To make a referral:
- Complete the ISBH referral form.
- Select IHBT/I-FAST as the requested service.
- Submit the completed form to referral@isbh.org.
Phone: 800-321-8293
Program Questions: IHBTQuestions@isbh.org
Please submit referrals to the referral email rather than the program questions email.
