OhioRISE is a Medicaid program in Ohio designed to help young people with significant behavioral health concerns succeed in their schools, homes, and communities.
“RISE” stands for “Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence,” highlighting the program’s mission to provide comprehensive care that meets the needs of each unique individual.
NewPath is proud to partner with OhioRISE. We connect OhioRISE members in Southwest Ohio with the care they need.
OhioRISE serves young people who are dealing with behavioral health challenges. These children and youth may need extra support and could be at risk for out-of-home placement or deeper system involvement due to:
OhioRISE provides support for behavioral health concerns through “care coordination.” An OhioRISE enrollee and their caregiver or family are paired with a care coordinator who assists them by:
The program provides new and improved behavioral health services including:
Children and youth can be eligible for OhioRISE if they are:
Children and youth my also be eligible because of certain urgent conditions. For example, if a child or youth is in a hospital for behavioral health reasons.
The Ohio Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths
(CANS) assessment is a tool used to determine eligibility for OhioRISE.
The CANS assessment also:
The CANS assessment is updated regularly to make sure the child or youth’s needs are being met.
To request a CANS assessment, contact our team by email admissions@newpath.org or call (855) 577-PATH (7284).
Following a CANS assessment, eligible children and youth are enrolled in OhioRISE effective the date their assessment is submitted. If a child or youth is determined to not be eligible, they will be sent a notice including information about hearing rights.
As part of the OhioRISE program, the OhioRISE 1915(c) waiver was created. The OhioRISE Waiver helps young people who are at risk of custody relinquishment or placement in a facility. This waiver has specific eligibility criteria and includes additional services.
Learn more about the OhioRISE Waiver:
Click here for an overview of the OhioRISE Waiver.
Contact our team for more information and to get started in this or other services. Email admissions@newpath.org or call (855) 577-PATH (7284).
No referral needed – ages 3+
Assists in identifying suspected behavioral health and educational concerns and provides ongoing treatment recommendations.
No referral needed – ages 3–22
Psychiatric assessment and medication management for individuals in need of continued psychiatric support.
No referral needed – ages 3+
Individual, group, and family therapy for
youth and adults in your home, school, or community setting. Office-based settings are also available.
No referral needed – ages 3–22
Community-based case management works directly with youth and their families wherever the behavioral concern occurs to help connect with resources within the community.
No referral needed – ages 14–22
Intensive community-based (outpatient) services focusing on a successful transition into adulthood.
Embedded in mental health and behavioral health staff and services to public/private schools or other community-based locations.
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