HBCI Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

The Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Program for youth with co-occurring Mental Health (MH) and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) offers intensive crisis intervention services to support children, youth, and families throughout New York State. The program is funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) in partnership with the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). HBCI is designed for children aged 5–20 years, 11 months who are at risk of or transitioning from inpatient psychiatric or residential services. HBCI teams provide services aimed at maintaining youth in their homes and communities while fostering stability and preparing for adulthood. Teams consist of clinical professionals and supervisors trained in evidence-based practices, offering 24/7 support to address family and system-level needs. Six awards will be made under this RFP: three in rural counties and three in metro counties, as designated by New York State. The program promotes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-driven care.