BEGIN MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES
Our process makes it easy to begin services. We will guide you through whether you are beginning individual or group therapy.
INDIVIDUAL MUSIC THERAPY
1. MAKE A REFERRAL
Please complete and submit the appropriate referral form below and return by email, fax, or mail. You may also contact us to make a referral.
2. SCHEDULE AN INTAKE
An intake is a verbal conversation involving important members of the participant’s treatment team. We’ll talk about the participant's strengths, needs, and preferences. This process allows the team to build rapport and assist the music therapist in goal planning.
4. DEVELOP A TREATMENT PLAN
Once the assessment sessions are completed, your music therapist will develop a plan for you. This process will take up to 3 sessions.
5. BEGIN SESSIONS
You will be assigned a standing appointment each week. During sessions, therapeutic interventions may include instrument playing, moving to music, singing, listening to music, and songwriting. Each session, data is collected on the objectives outlined in the treatment plan. Session notes are written and progress summaries are submitted at a frequency arranged by the team.
FUNDING OPTIONS for INDIVIDUALS
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We are registered with the Department of Human Services in the state of Pennsylvania and can accept some medical assistance insurances. If you are enrolled with PerformCare (previously CBHNP) and your child is between the ages of 3-21, they may be eligible for coverage of music therapy services to address their behavioral health needs.
We are a credentialed provider for PerformCare. Music therapy services provided through medical assistance, are only available in our approved outpatient office location at 119 N 8th St. Lebanon, PA.
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Hospice music therapy services are considered part of a patient's care plan and therefore, eligible to be funded through CMS monies provided to the hospice agency. We provide hospice music therapy services per diem for hospice agencies and care facilities that choose to elect a music therapist as part of the interdisciplinary care team. We also serve people who desire to privately pay for services.
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Artistic/cultural programs are specifically mentioned in Attachment 1 of the Federal regulations for IDEA '97 as "other developmental, corrective, or supportive services (such as artistic and cultural programs, art, music, and dance therapy) if they are required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education in order for the child to receive FAPE" (U.S. Department of Education, 1999a, p. 12548) If the IEP team determines that music therapy is an appropriate related service for a child, the team's determination must be reflected in the child's IEP, and the service must be provided at the public's expense and at no cost to the parents. For more information, please visit the Music Therapy and Special Education Fact Sheet located on the AMTA website.
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Several families have successfully received grant funds to cover the cost of music therapy. Contact us to find out your options.
GROUP MUSIC THERAPY
We are experienced in providing group music therapy in a wide variety of settings:
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group homes
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schools
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work centers
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adult day programs
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therapeutic summer camps
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support groups
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skilled nursing facilities
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continuing care retirement communities
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addiction and recovery centers
To develop a music therapy program designed for the needs of the participants and the agency, thorough discussion on these topics is essential:
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participants' strengths and needs
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scheduling and frequency
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location of session
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efficacy
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documentation needs
FUNDING OPTIONS for GROUPS
Music therapy groups can be funded through a variety of options such as:
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endowments
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grants
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county waivers
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private agencies
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self-pay
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entertainment budget