Intermountain Programs and Services
Intermountain
Centers for Human Development provides out of home and home-based
support services to a variety of at-risk populations including children
and youth who are emotionally and behaviorally challenged, adults who
have been diagnosed with serious mental illness, and individuals with
developmental disabilities. Intermountain's programs are framed by core values
which have guided the agency's strength-based approach to intensive,
individualized work with thousands of clients for nearly 40 years.
The mission of Intermountain Centers for Human Development is to provide the highest quality, community-based, individualized services in the most cost-effective manner to at-risk populations.
For detailed information on our out of home and home-based programs for children and adults, click a link below.
Pima County Programs
Residential Placements for seriously emotionally disabled children who exhibit challenging behaviors:
Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care
In addition to crisis placements and respite care, Intermountain Centers offers two levels of foster care to
children in Pima County who require a stable and safe out-of-home placement on a short or long term basis: Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care. Read more ...
Intermountain Centers for Human Development operates four group residences for youth in Tucson (three therapeutic Level II residences, and a multi-dwelling transitional living unit). The residential program has been developed to meet the needs of children in the behavioral health system that previously have been unsuccessful in home-based settings and are referred through the Child Family Team process. Read more ...
Children's Unplanned Respite Care (ChURP)
ICHD offers a Children’s Unplanned Respite Program (ChURP) in collaboration with Community Partnership of Southern Arizona to boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 11 years who are enrolled in the behavioral health system. The objective of ChURP is to provide a safe and structured environment for young children in need of a brief unplanned respite placement, immediately upon request. Read more ...
Residential Care for seriously mentally ill adults who cannot live with their familiesv(Group Residences, Semi-Independent Apartments, Therapeutic Foster Care):
Since 1978, Intermountain Centers for Human Development’s Adult Residential Program has employed positive behavioral treatment strategies within its strength-based, culturally sensitive residential programs. After an initial, individualized assessment of strengths and needs, a personalized treatment plan is devised for each client. The Intermountain direct care staff members utilize the Wraparound model to work with individuals over 18 years of age who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness. Read more ...
In-Home Support Services for at-risk children, adults and their families to preserve family integrity located in rural and urban communities of Southern Arizona, and the Tohono O’odham Nation:
In Tucson and neighboring rural Arizona communities, Intermountain staff members provide In-Home Wraparound Services in the context of the Child and Family Team. The staff normally work with children from birth to 21 years who have been identified as at-risk and are Title XIX eligible. In-Home services are often designed to facilitate the reunification of child or adult with his/her biological family following an out-of-home placement or to ease the transition from a restrictive environment back to a community-based living arrangement. Read more ...
The Tohono O’odham Program, which provides Tohono O’odham children throughout the Nation with in-home services, began in October 2001. Services are family-centered, flexible, and occur in the least restrictive environments. Read more ...
Parent Reunification Enhancement Program for children birth to ten in foster care:
Nearly 700 children ages birth to five were removed from their homes by Child Protective Services last year for allegations of abuse or neglect. Recognizing the urgency to respond to the behavioral health needs of these very young children, Intermountain Centers for Human Development has designed an innovative program to serve children and families with these complex issues. Read more ...
Transitional and Support Services for children and adolescents moving from one locus of care to another or independence or to prevent out-of-home placement:
Transitional and Support Services are intended to help youth transition to less restrictive environments while fostering the development of skills related to achieving greater independence. Special interest is placed on helping enrolled adolescents become well-prepared to meet the challenges of independent living and be actively engaged in their community. Transitional and Supports Services include a Habilitation Support Program, an Independent Living Skills Program, a Respite Program, and a Therapeutic Day Program. Read more ...
Yavapai County Programs
Day Program in Chino Valley for developmentally disabled individuals:
The Day Program site is rural, a beautiful property located in Chino Valley. The fifteen (15) Developmentally Disabled participants hail from all over Yavapai County. The program is multi-faceted and incorporates activities that are educational, vocational, and recreational. Read more ...