BHN Early Intervention Program

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Contact Information

Behavioral Health Network (BHN).
Contact: Colleen O'Brien, Early Intervention Program Director
Email Address: Earlyintervention@bhninc.org
Phone: 413-304-2942
Alternate Phone: 413-304-2942 xDirect line

395 Liberty Street Springfield, MA 01105
Area Served: West

Map Location BHN Early Intervention Program

Narrative

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Certified early intervention program. Early Intervention is an integrated Developmental service available to the families of children between birth and three years of age for whom there are developmental concerns due to identified disabilities, or whose typical development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental circumstances. Serves children with Asperger's Syndrome. Services are provided primarily in the home and in the community. (Day Care Settings Schools, etc).

The Early Intervention Program at Behavioral Health Network serves children between the ages of birth and three years of age for whom there are developmental concerns due to identified disabilities, or whose typical development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental factors. Services are provided in the family home and are certified by the Department of Public Health.

This program is for:

  • Parents who have concerns about their baby’s development; soothing; bonding; nursing/feeding; sleeping; sibling jealousy; or are feeling depressed, tired or isolated
  • Families living in the communities of Springfield, Wilbraham, Hampden, East Longmeadow and Longmeadow
  • Children birth to age 3

Services are available to all families regardless of insurance coverage.

Service Types

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Skills Training
  • Speech Therapy

Program Type

  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Mental Health

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Delay Birth to 3
  • Developmental Disability

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Services at Home
  • Services at School
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance
  • Licensed By: DPH