This page provides at-a-glance views of EBPs available in Virginia. Information for child services is updated by staff at CEP-Va using findings from original studies and data from the Title IV- E Prevention Services Clearinghouse website. Information for adult services is updated by staff at CEP-Va using published state guidance.
For a table view to compare all EBPs, click here.
Child/Adolescent Services
Child Age Range: 6-17
Problem area: Dysfunctional family patterns; Poor parent mental health; Youth and/or caregiver substance abuse
Treatment outcomes: Better family functioning; Reduced substance abuse
Treatment length from first session: 3-5 months
Marker for family fit*: All family members in need of change, not just child, youth with co-occurring disorders
Inclusion criteria: Link to criteria for BSFT team listing in the EBP Finder
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Brief Strategic Family Therapy
Family Check-Up
Child Age Range: 2-17
Problem area: Mild to moderate behavior and/or mood concerns; Disengaged family members
Treatment outcomes: Greater likelihood to engage in treatment that follows; Family wellbeing
Treatment length from first session: 1-4 months
Marker for family fit*: Families most likely to turn down therapy
Inclusion criteria: Link to criteria for FCU team listing in the EBP Finder
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Functional Family Therapy
Child Age Range: 11-18
Problem area: Disruptive behavior, conduct issues, depression; Family conflict
Treatment outcomes: Better coping skills; Greater family cohesion
Treatment length from first session: 4-8 months
Marker for family fit*: Youth conduct and parent willingness to engage
Inclusion criteria: Link to criteria for FFT team listing in the EBP Finder
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High Fidelity Wraparound
Child Age Range: 0-21
Problem area: Complex mental health needs; Cannot access appropriate services
Treatment outcomes: Improved school functioning and mood; Reduced need for residential care
Treatment length from first session: Varies depending on family need
Marker for family fit*: Need for service coordination between multiple care providers and/or systems
Inclusion criteria: Link to criteria for HFW team listing in the EBP Finder
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Homebuilders
Child Age Range: 0-18
Problem area: Constant crisis; Unstable living situation
Treatment outcomes: Placement stability and home structure; Enhanced coping skills
Treatment length from first session: 4-6 weeks
Marker for family fit*: Basic needs have yet to be met
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Multisystemic Therapy
Child Age Range: 12-17
Problem area: Conduct issues; Truancy; Law involvement; Youth substance abuse; Crisis
Treatment outcomes: Prevents out-of-home placement, law involvement; Less disruptive behavior
Treatment length from first session: 3-5 months
Marker for family fit*: Repeat court involvement
Inclusion criteria: Link to criteria for MST team listing in the EBP Finder
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Child Age Range: 2-7
Problem area: Defiance, aggression, extreme mood swings; Safety concerns
Treatment outcomes: Positive parenting skills; Decreased parent sadness and irritability; Stronger parent-child bond
Treatment length from first session: 6-8 months; Depends on family progress
Marker for family fit*: Parent willingness to learn new skills
Inclusion criteria: Link to criteria for PCIT team listing in the EBP Finder
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*Descriptive information that when present indicates a good fit between the EBP listed and the family to be referred; Based both on clinical report and empirical evidence
Adult Services
Assertive Community Treatment
Age Range: 18+
Overview: ACT services promote independent living in the community for persons with the most severe and persistent mental illness
Desired outcomes: Increasing tenure in the community, stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and improving the quality of life
Inclusion criteria: Link to criteria for ACT team listing in the EBP Finder
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