General

• Introduction to the Children's Mental Health Waiver

Library of Terms
Below are some resources which explain language common to the Children's Mental Health (CMH) Waiver:

• Common Iowa Acronyms
• Glossary of Children's Mental Health Terms
  (Information for Parents and Teachers)
• Glossary of Mental Health Terms 
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
• Explanation of Diagnoses 
  (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Fact Sheets
  (Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health)

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Products and Processes

 

Process Helps

• Application Process Guide
  (steps a family can expect to experience from first contact till services are received)
• What to do while on the waiting list [UNDER CONSTRUCTION]
  (suggestions for families waiting to be given the "go ahead" to receive services)
  

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