Mobile Crisis Services

Evidence Step: Strong Evidence Strong Evidence Two or more rigorous evaluations support the program model.
Department: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Priority Area: Strong Families and Communities

Program Description

Mobile Crisis Services is a 24/7/365 response team for those who are experiencing a mental health emergency. Services may be accessed by calling 988 the suicide and crisis lifeline. Services may include telephone services provided by trained crisis specialists, face-to-face or telehealth crisis assessment, referral for additional services & treatment, stabilization of symptoms, and follow-up services.

Details

Program Demographic: Children, Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults
Delivery Setting: Organization / Business / Local Government, Correctional Facility, Court, Home, Hospital / Treatment Center, Inpatient, Mobile, Other Community Setting, Outdoor Space, Outpatient, Residential Facility, School
Current Participants: 112,897

Research

Multiple studies; effect size in desired direction