FACE of Boone County welcomes referrals from private and public Boone County entities.
eligibility criteria
In order to be eligible for services through FACE, students must:
- Be a resident of Boone County
- Be between the ages of 0-19
- Demonstrate a social, emotional, or behavioral health need
exclusion criteria
Youth meeting the following conditions may not be appropriate referrals for FACE if they:
- Have an open Children’s Division case, not within 30-60 days of being terminated/closed or THP
- Are successfully participating in case management, mental health, or behavioral health services
- Are experiencing immediate suicidal or homicidal ideations
- Are currently intoxicated or under the influence of a substance
- Have emergency medical needs
- Do not demonstrate a mental health or behavioral health need
- Are in need of residential treatment
Making A Referral
With the permission of the family, anyone can make a referral to FACE. Examples of referring individuals include, but are not limited to:
- Parents
- Guidance/Outreach Counselor
- Clergy
- Problem Solving Team Member
- School Social Worker
- Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition Regional Coordinator
- Law Enforcement
- Friends