Helping Families Thrive, Together
BHN’s Support and Stabilization Comprehensive Services help families stay safely together through adaptable, trauma-informed in-home and community-based support. With progressive levels: Family, Intensive, Therapeutic and our Abilities Support Team, services adjust to meet each family’s evolving needs.
Using a two-generational approach, multidisciplinary teams support both caregivers and children, aiming to prevent separation, promote reunification, and build lasting resilience. In partnership with DCF, BHN offers consistent communication and wraparound care to foster stability, emotional well-being, and long-term success.
Levels of In-Home & Community Support
BHN offers progressive levels of support, delivered in homes and communities for maximum relevance and accessibility:
Family Level Support
For families with less intensive needs, focusing on basic stabilization and early intervention.
- Visit Frequency: At least once per week
- Team: Case Manager and Direct Care Staff
Intensive Level Support
For families needing more frequent and coordinated services, focusing on family treatment, case management, and strengthening protective factors.
- Visit Frequency: At least three times per week
- Team: Clinician, Case Manager, and Direct Care Staff
Therapeutic Level Support
For families requiring intensive clinical intervention. The team will expand to include specialty treatment providers.
- Visit Frequency: At least three times per week
- Team: Clinician, Case Manager, and Direct Care Staff
Abilities Support Team
For families with a member who has a developmental disability, this level offers targeted behavioral support and skill-building. Services are designed to reduce challenging behaviors, teach new skills, and promote family stability through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Visit Frequency: At least three times per week
- Team: Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Case Manager
Spanish speaking services available.
Collaborating with DCF
We maintain weekly communication with DCF on key case elements, including progress and critical updates. Together with DCF, families, and communities, BHN is committed to building lasting resilience and hope.
Referrals made through your local Department of Children and Families Lead Agency.
For more information call: 413-301-WELL (9355).
BHN Services all MA DCF offices.
