referral process

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

Please refer the student and family to FACE by calling or visiting  our office, or by filling out the following form: