Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) in Columbus, Ohio
Families managing a behavioral health diagnosis often end up coordinating across school, medical providers, county agencies, and insurance at the same time. CPST, also called community support, provides a professional whose job is to help you navigate all of it.
What this looks like
- Coordinating care between therapists, prescribers, and primary care
- Communicating with schools around IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior supports
- Connecting families to housing, food, transportation, and financial resources
- Support during transitions: hospital discharge, changing schools, entering or leaving placement
- Crisis planning and safety planning with the family
- Monitoring progress toward treatment plan goals
Who this is for
CPST is designed for children, adolescents, and adults whose needs extend beyond what weekly therapy alone can address, particularly those involved with multiple systems at once. Many CPST clients also receive individual therapy, and the two work together.
How this is covered
We are in-network with Molina Healthcare, Buckeye Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, and CareSource. For clients covered by these Ohio Medicaid plans, services are typically provided at little to no out-of-pocket cost. Private pay is welcome, and a limited number of reduced-rate spots are available for clients experiencing financial hardship.
See fees & insurance details →Frequently asked questions.
Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment. It is often called community support, and it covers care coordination and advocacy across the systems a family is working with.
Yes. Many CPST clients also receive individual therapy, and the two work together as part of one treatment plan.
Yes. Your CPST worker can join IEP and 504 meetings and help communicate with the school about behavior supports.
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