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What Is Intensive In-Community (IIC) Therapy and Who Is It For?

Some families need more support than a weekly therapy appointment can provide. That doesn’t mean anyone is failing—it just means the situation requires a stronger level of care.

Intensive In-Community (IIC) services are designed for youth and families who need consistent, hands-on help in real-life settings.

Who IIC Services Support

IIC is often helpful for youth who:

  • Have frequent emotional outbursts or unsafe behaviors
  • Are at risk of hospitalization or higher-level care
  • Struggle with severe family conflict
  • Have school refusal or significant behavioral issues
  • Need support maintaining safety and stability
  • Require structured behavioral interventions

What IIC Therapy Includes

Depending on the family’s needs, IIC services may involve:

  • Individual therapy and emotional skill-building
  • Family sessions and parent coaching
  • Safety planning and crisis support
  • Behavior modification strategies
  • Coordination with schools and community resources
  • Building routines that reduce chaos and improve stability