Timeline for Assessment Upon receipt of the completed Referral for Behavioral Health Services form (DMCC 100A), the DMCC will contact the parent/guardian by letter (up to three times) to schedule the assessment intake meeting. An intervention specialist or behavioral health counselor will be assigned to conduct the assessment. If no response from the parent/guardian is received by the third letter, the referral will be closed.
Timeline for Services If services are not deemed appropriate, the referral will be closed.
If services are deemed appropriate, a clinician will be assigned and services will begin. The DMCC provides a monthly report to the directors of special education. The report includes a list of students who are currently served by the DMCC as well as an update for each referral that is in process. SART Screening Assessment Referral and Treatment (Ages 0 - 6) The Screening Assessment Referral and Treatment (SART) program utilizes a team of highly qualified professionals to screen, assess, refer, and treat a child. San Bernardino County has collaboratively developed a program designed for children birth to six years of age who may have been prenatally exposed to drugs, alcohol, and/or violence. The SART program also addresses concerns with children experiencing behavior problems and difficulties maintaining appropriate behaviors in pre-school settings and the child’s home. The SART program offers a comprehensive screening process, assessment, and appropriate referrals to excellent treatment to improve overall functioning of the child. The Desert Mountain Children’s Center (DMCC) provides medication support and management upon referral from the treating therapist to the DMCC medical doctor.
Pre-Referral Local Education Agency (LEA) Responsibility
Complete the SART Referral for Behavioral Health Services form (DMCC 100B) with as much information as possible and obtain the signatures of the parent/guardian and the school administrator. Referral Procedures Forward the completed SART Referral for Behavioral Health Services form (DMCC 100B) to the attention of the Director of the DMCC.
Chapter 5 – Supports and Services, Desert/Mountain SELPA As of 10/18/19 D/M SELPA Steering Committee Approval
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