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Benchmark Human Services Collaborates with Amerigroup Georgia to Evaluate and Enhance Transitions for Children Leaving Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities in Georgia

Benchmark Human Services (Benchmark) recently initiated a 12-month project with Amerigroup Georgia to enhance the transition for children served in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) in Georgia to community placements. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Benchmark serves children and adults [...] Read More

Serving Children with Complex Care Needs and the Positive Effect of Home Health Support through COVID-19

Serving Children with Complex Care Needs and the Positive Effect of Home Health Support through COVID-19 By Amanda Musser, RN HomePointe HealthCare Administrator To say that 2020 and 2021 have been a challenge is an understatement. As a whole, the [...] Read More

A Successful Behavior Intervention Model

A Successful Behavior Intervention Model By Dr. John M. Guercio, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, CBIST Clinical Director Benchmark Human Services (Benchmark) began providing residential services in the state of Missouri in 2007.  The upstart was a slow and measured one and [...] Read More

The Basics of Autism and ABA Services

The Basics of Autism and ABA Services By AJ Beyrer, Ph.D., LCSW, LBA, BCBA-D With an increase in mental health awareness, autism spectrum disorder or ASD has become more known in recent years. Characterized by skill deficits in language, communication, [...] Read More