About These Services
Northpointe's Homebased and Infant Mental Health Services bring behavioral health support directly into the home, meeting families where they are. By working in the family's natural environment, our clinicians can better understand the challenges families face and provide more meaningful, lasting support.
Our Infant Mental Health services focus on the critical early years of a child's life — from birth through age five — when the foundation for lifelong social, emotional, and cognitive development is established. Early intervention during this period can have a profound and lasting impact on a child's trajectory.
Homebased services are available for children and youth of all ages whose needs can be best addressed through in-home support, including those transitioning from more intensive levels of care.
Infant Mental Health Services
Infant-Parent Psychotherapy
Therapeutic support focused on strengthening the relationship between caregiver and child to promote healthy social and emotional development.
Developmental Screening
Early identification of developmental delays or social-emotional concerns in infants and young children.
Parent-Child Interaction Guidance
Coaching and support to help caregivers understand and respond to their infant's cues and developmental needs.
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support for families experiencing acute stress or safety concerns involving an infant or young child.
Benefits of In-Home Services
- Services provided in the family's home, reducing barriers to access
- Builds on existing family strengths and natural support networks
- Flexible scheduling to fit the family's routine
- Reduces the need for more intensive or out-of-home placements
- Supports early identification and intervention for infants and toddlers
- Coordinates with schools, pediatricians, and other community providers
- Culturally responsive and family-centered approach
Eligibility
Homebased and Infant Mental Health Services are available to Medicaid-enrolled children and families in Dickinson, Iron, and Menominee counties. Eligibility is determined through a clinical assessment. Contact Northpointe to request a confidential screening.
Medicaid Benefit
Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)
EPSDT is a federally mandated Medicaid benefit that ensures children and youth under age 21 receive comprehensive and preventive health care. As part of our Homebased and Infant Mental Health Services, Northpointe supports families in accessing the full scope of EPSDT-covered behavioral health services.
What It Covers
EPSDT covers a broad range of behavioral health services that are medically necessary for eligible children, including mental health assessments, therapy, case management, and other supports — even if those services are not otherwise covered under a state's standard Medicaid plan.
How Northpointe Can Help
Northpointe clinicians work with families to identify needs through comprehensive screenings, coordinate referrals to appropriate services, and ensure that children receive timely follow-up care. Our goal is to remove barriers and connect families with every service their child is entitled to under EPSDT.
Medicaid Waiver
Serious Emotional Disturbance Waiver (SEDW)
The Serious Emotional Disturbance Waiver (SEDW) is a Michigan Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver designed for children and youth with serious emotional disturbance who are at risk of out-of-home placement. Northpointe helps eligible families access this waiver to receive intensive, community-based supports.
What It Covers
SEDW provides a flexible array of services beyond what is available through standard Medicaid, including intensive care coordination, respite, crisis stabilization, family support, and other individualized services designed to keep children safely in their homes and communities.
How Northpointe Can Help
Northpointe's care coordinators work with families to determine SEDW eligibility, complete the enrollment process, and develop an individualized plan of care. Our team coordinates all waiver services and monitors progress to ensure children receive the right level of support at every stage.
Medicaid Waiver
Children's Waiver Program (CWP)
The Children's Waiver Program (CWP) is a Michigan Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver for children with developmental disabilities who require an intermediate care facility level of care. Northpointe supports families in navigating CWP enrollment and accessing the full range of waiver-funded services.
What It Covers
CWP offers a broad set of home and community-based services including respite care, family support, community living supports, behavioral treatment, and other services tailored to the child's individual needs — enabling children with developmental disabilities to remain in their family home rather than a residential facility.
How Northpointe Can Help
Northpointe's team assists families with CWP eligibility determination, person-centered planning, and ongoing coordination of waiver services. We work closely with families, schools, and community partners to ensure each child's plan reflects their strengths, goals, and family priorities.
Get Started
To learn more or request a screening for Homebased or Infant Mental Health Services, call us today.
(800) 750-0522