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How to direct students to the appropriate provider for Mental/Behavioral Services

                 
 
 
Community or School provider identifies a student with Behavioral/Mental Health concerns.
Is client at imminent risk for suicide or homicidal behavior? (consult with SBMHS if available)
YES
Refer to Axis Crisis Line 247-5245 or MRMC ER.





YES


NO


 
Refer student to School Based Health clinic for Integrated Visit.
YES
Does student have a co-occurring medical need?
Does student need support today?
YES
Contact SBMHS to try and arrange first available meeting.





NO

NO



Referral process is complete. Follow up with BH provider for ongoing collaboration as needed.
YES
Did student follow up with SBHC?
NO
Refer client to SBMHS using referral form. .
SBMHS meets with student to assess for MH/BH needs.
 









 
Obtain signed -Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Health Information & - Consent to treat form.
YES
Is student 14 years old or younger?
YES
Is student in need of on-going BH/MH services?
NO
Referral complete. SBMHS alert school staff of outcome.





NO

YES

YES


 
Paperwork signed and given to SBMHS?
YES
Is client enrolled Axis patient?
SBMHS will provide consult and follow up with referring school staff.
 




YES

NO




 
Contact current Axis care providers to coordinate care.
SBMHS assess needs, obtain collateral information and schedule next appointment with client.
 
Assess barriers and determine if client better served at school.








YES

 
SBMHS may enroll client and make service plan or provide brief interventions, consultation, etc.
NO
Does client require more intensive services than scope of SBMHS?
YES
Refer to AXIS MHOP and other outside agencies. Are there barriers to obtaining such services?