Family Connections, Inc. works with several private insurance companies to provide mental health therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Please contact the Directors of Family Connections, for more information regarding the acceptance of your insurance.
Private Insurance Services
Medicaid Individual and Family Therapy
In addition to Mental Health Provider evaluations and Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS), Family Connections also has the capacity to accept therapy cases funded through Nebraska Medicaid and Iowa Medicaid (Managed Care Organizations: Iowa Total Care, Iowa Medicaid Enterprise and Amerigroup) for in-office therapy for children and parents, teens, adults and couples. These services are designed to address each client’s individual therapeutic needs through individual and family mental health therapy. Again, any child or adult who is Medicaid eligible may be eligible for in-office mental health therapy services with one of Family Connections Licensed Mental Health Providers.
Group Therapy
Group therapy offers a unique opportunity for individuals to connect with others facing similar challenges, build a sense of community, and develop new coping skills in a supportive environment. At Family Connections, our groups complement individual and family therapy by providing a safe space to share experiences, gain insight, and practice strategies for growth. Explore the groups we offer below to see how they can enhance your therapeutic journey.
- RISE Resilence and Insight into Strong Emotions
Welcome to “R.I.S.E” the adolescent therapy group! R.I.S.E stands for Resilence and Insight into Strong Emotions. In the RISE the group discover effective techniques for controlling strong emotions and fostering emotional regulation in a supportive environment. Join us to learn practical strategies for communicating and navigating challenging situations when confronted with strong emotions. This class is offered to indivduals between the ages 12 and 17 years old.
- Anger Management
Anger is a normal emotion, but when it feels overwhelming or out of control, it can negatively impact relationships, work and daily life. Anger management classes help individuals identify triggers, express emotions in healthier ways and develop skills to stay calm and respond—rather than react—to difficult situations. Taking part in a group setting adds the benefit of shared experience, allowing participants to connect with others who face similar challenges. This supportive environment encourages growth, offers new perspectives and fosters a sense of community that can make lasting change more achievable. Anger Management class for adults meets weekly for six weeks to address issues related to your anger, its triggers, and how to deal with it in your life. Please contact us at 712.256.4420 for further details on class dates, times, and availability.
Parent/Foster Parent/Caregiver Training Classes
Family Connections, Inc. offers parents/foster parents/caregivers a class to teach strategies for effectively dealing with problem issues that may be present in their home with their children. Family Connections, Inc. provides effective techniques for helping to empower parents/foster parents/caregivers to be more effective in discipline and overall parenting. This course is available for groups and for individuals. Please contact Family Connections, Inc. for more information or for any questions you may have on this class.
Behavioral Health Intervention Services
These skill building in-home services are available to a child and their family who are Iowa Medicaid eligible. A child is referred by a current provider, a social worker, Juvenile Court Officer, a parent or guardian, or foster parent for an evaluation by a Licensed Mental Health Provider. If the evaluation finds a diagnosable mental health condition, the Licensed Mental Health Provider can refer that child and their family for Behavioral Health Intervention Services. Any child who is Iowa Medicaid eligible and has a diagnosed mental health condition is eligible to participate in BHIS Services.
Independent of the Iowa Department of Human Services, BHIS Services are designed to help a child and their family learn skills that will help alleviate the symptoms of that child’s mental health condition that are presenting barriers to their level of functioning.
BHI Services are ordered by the Licensed Mental Health Provider and provided by a Family Connections, Inc. BHIS Services provider. While the Licensed Mental Health Provider evaluations are in-office, any BHIS Services ordered can be provided in the client’s home. Family Connections provides an ease in transition from an evaluation to BHIS Services by providing both services.
Medication Management
Family Connections, Inc. understands that sometimes medication in addition to therapy and/or in-home services may be the best treatment plan for you. Do you need to be evaluated to see if medication is an option you may want to try? Contact our office for an appointment with our Advanced Nurse Practitioner to be evaluated to see if medication therapy may help. We take all insurances including Iowa Medicaid, Nebraska Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, Aetna, Midlands Choice, and Cigna. No need to wait weeks or even months to be seen, appointments for new patients or prescription renewals for existing patients are immediate. Call 712-256-4420 to set up an appointment in person or via the telehealth option.
Private Pay Therapy
With approval from the Executive Directors of Family Connections, clients who are not Medicaid eligible or who are without accepted private insurance may be eligible for therapy services at a predetermined rate. Please contact the Directors of Family Connections, for more information regarding these services.