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Home and Community Based Support for Rhode Island Families
If your child is experiencing emotional or behavioral health challenges and your family is covered by Rhode Island Medicaid, there may be services available to help, right in your home and community. Northeast Family Services serves families across Rhode Island.
- Available in Rhode Island.
Delivered at home
No Referral needed
Insurance accepted
Home and Community Based Services
Getting the right support for your child should not mean hours in waiting rooms or juggling office schedules. Rhode Island's home- and community-based services program brings qualified clinicians directly to your family, at home, in the community, and in the everyday settings where your child actually spends their time.
Northeast Family Services delivers home and community-based behavioral health services to children and families across Rhode Island through three programs: Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS), Personal Assistance Services and Supports (PASS), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. All three are available to families covered by Rhode Island Medicaid.
If you are not sure which program fits your child or whether your family qualifies, our team can walk you through it. You do not need to figure that out before reaching out.
- What Are Rhode Island Home and Community Based Services?
Rhode Island's home and community based services are state-funded behavioral health programs for children and families covered by Medicaid. They are designed to provide support in the places where children live, learn, and grow, rather than requiring families to come to a clinical office.
These programs exist because research consistently shows that children benefit most when behavioral health support happens in their natural environment. Providers who see your child at home gain a deeper understanding of the family dynamics, routines, and challenges.
Northeast Family Services has been delivering these services in Rhode Island for more than 15 years, working alongside families in North Providence, Warwick, and communities throughout the state.
Services Available in Rhode Island
Northeast Family Services provides three home and community based programs in Rhode Island:
- Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS)
- Personal Assistance Services and Supports (PASS)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
HBTS is an in-home behavioral health service that brings a provider directly to your family. A clinician works with your child and family on emotional and behavioral challenges in the setting where those challenges actually occur, your home. HBTS is designed for children and families who benefit from flexible, community-based care rather than a traditional office environment.
HBTS is available to children and families in Rhode Island covered by Medicaid.
PASS brings a trained specialist into the child's home and community to help them live independently in their home and community. It is available to children and families enrolled in Rhode Island Medicaid. Our team can tell you more about how PASS works and whether your child may be a good fit.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder, delivered at home and in the community by trained behavior technicians supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. ABA in Rhode Island is available through the state's home and community-based services program for families covered by Medicaid.
Who Qualifies?
Rhode Island home- and community-based services are available to children and families covered by Rhode Island Medicaid who are experiencing emotional or behavioral health challenges. Eligibility varies by program and is based on your child's clinical needs and Medicaid enrollment status.
These services are a good fit for families where transportation to an office is a barrier, children who struggle to engage in traditional clinical settings, households where a parent or caregiver wants hands-on support alongside their child, and children whose behavioral or emotional challenges are affecting home life, school, or daily routines.
Not sure if your child qualifies? Fill out our form, and our team will help you figure it out, at no cost and with no commitment.
Rhode Island Locations
Northeast Family Services serves families across Rhode Island through our offices in North Providence and Warwick. Home- and community-based services extend beyond our office locations to families throughout the state.
How to Get Started
Fill out our Rhode Island request form, and tell us a little about your child and your family. Our team will reach out to walk you through eligibility, Medicaid verification, and what to expect from the services.
You do not need to know which specific program your child needs before you contact us. That is what the intake process is for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What home- and community-based services do you offer in Rhode Island?
Northeast Family Services provides three programs in Rhode Island: Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS), Personal Assistance Services and Supports (PASS), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. All three are available to families covered by Rhode Island Medicaid.
How is Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) different from outpatient therapy?
Outpatient therapy takes place in a clinical office. HBTS brings a therapist directly to your home. It is designed for families who benefit from support in a familiar environment and for children who do not engage as well in a traditional office setting.
Does my child need a diagnosis to receive these services?
Eligibility is based on your child's behavioral and mental health needs and their Medicaid coverage. A formal diagnosis is not always required to begin the intake process. Our team can help you understand what is needed for each program.
Do you offer ABA therapy in Rhode Island?
Yes. ABA therapy is available in Rhode Island through the state's home- and community-based services program for children with autism spectrum disorder covered by Medicaid.
Can my child receive more than one service at a time?
Yes. Many children receive a combination of services as part of a coordinated plan. Our team will help you understand what your child may qualify for and how the programs work together.
How do I get started?
Fill out our request form for Rhode Island. Our team will reach out to walk you through eligibility, Medicaid verification, and next steps.
Ready to get started?
No referral needed. We'll match you with the right provider.
State Availability
- Rhode Island
Insurance Accepted
Rhode Island home and community-based services through Northeast Family Services are funded by Rhode Island Medicaid for eligible children and families.
Our intake team can help you verify your child's eligibility and walk you through the enrollment process before your first appointment.
Why Northeast Family Services?
- Founded 2003
- Hundreds of clinicians
- CARF accredited
- Serving 4 states
- Same-week availability
Ready to find out if your child qualifies for home- and community-based services through Northeast Family Services in Rhode Island?
Fill out our request form, and we will take it from there.