Caregivers
IECMH Consultation
Ohio IECMH Consultants are trained professionals who support parents, caregivers and other adults who care for babies and young children.
They listen, provide connection and support, share educational resources and, when requested, assist with referrals to additional services and supports.
“Mental health consultation is a prevention-based approach that pairs a mental health consultant with adults who work with infants and young children in the different settings where they learn and grow, such as child care, preschool, home visiting, early intervention and their home. Mental health consultation is not about “fixing kids.” Nor is it therapy. Mental health consultation equips caregivers to facilitate children’s healthy social and emotional development. IECMHC is nationally recognized by the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) as a best practice.”
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IECMH Consultants connect caregivers to educational resources that support caregiver strengths and needs. Example
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IECMH consultants know that caregivers are the experts on their children, take time to listen and partner to find additional resources and supports that may be helpful
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When caregivers request assistance accessing additional resources, consultants assist with finding and setting up needed resources and supports
Ohio IECMH
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Consultation
Across Ohio, parents, caregivers and adults who work with babies and young children have access to consultation and treatment services
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Screening
Ohio offers universal screening and assessment for babies and young children. See what tools are available and how to access screening and assessment
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Resources
Many resources are available to promote social-emotional development and respond to challenges of raising ifants and young children
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IECMH Referral
Interested in meeting with an Ohio IECMH Consultant?
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IMH Credential
Professionals serving babies and young children in Ohio have access to training and professional development through the Ohio IMH Credential
Family Wellness
