Health Home

A health home is an integrated approach to treatment that provides care for people with chronic mental and physical health conditions; it is a 'whole person' approach to care. The health home model focuses on coordinated care through teamwork between therapists, doctors, and other professionals to take care of the whole patient - including the relationship between physical illness and mental health conditions. A health home is not a place; it is a model of care comprised of a team of professionals working together to ensure that all needs are met in the most effective way possible.

A health home can:

• Use a care team, including mental health professionals, doctors, nurses, therapists, and more to individualize treatment
• Link individuals to community support 
• Offer multiple therapy options
• Provide individuals with a manageable treatment plan that fits their unique needs
• Help individuals learn to manage their medications correctly
• Integrate mental health care with chronic disease management
• Help people access housing, social services, and other resources that they need

An individual qualifies to receive Health Home services if they are on Medicaid AND:

• Have two or more chronic health conditions OR
• Have one condition and are at risk for a second OR
• Have one serious, persistent medical condition