Enhanced In-Home Support Program

How We Provide Support

EIHSP pairs home-based clinical support with experiential outdoor counseling that helps youth build resilience, communication, and trust. Whether problem-solving on a hike or reflecting in nature, these experiences allow participants to practice coping and emotional regulation in real-world settings. This program serves youth facing complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral health diagnoses that place them at risk for court involvement, out-of-home placement, or hospitalization.

By equipping both youth and caregivers with concrete tools, EIHSP interrupts cycles of crisis and defiance. Families learn to communicate effectively, de-escalate conflict, and stay connected through difficult moments. The program transforms risk into resilience, keeping children safely at home and giving families the skills to thrive together.

Eligibility Requirements

• Child must be 5-17 years old and reside in Calvert, or St. Mary’s County
• Must be uninsured or have private insurance
• Must rate moderate to severe on at least 5 of Presenting Problems listed in the referral application
• Current social work assessment/evaluation (less than 2 years)
• Referral form filled out from Licensed Mental Health worker

Services are provided over a span of six to twelve months through weekly visits lasting between thirty minutes and two hours, depending on the needs of the family. Services in the first 45 days tend to be more intensive.