mobile crisis response units
safe, effective crisis response diverts people in mental health crisis away from the emergency department or jail by developing a continuum of crisis care services that match clinical needs. this reduces hospitalization and prevents suicide while providing more immediate and targeted help for individuals in distress. it also cuts the cost of care by reducing the need for ambulance, emergency department visits, and law enforcement.
successful mobile crisis response initiatives require:
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collaboration between public and private sectors
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step down care to address the spectrum of need including crisis/intake, inpatient, residential, partial outpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment
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resource backed continuing care
references:
https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/national-guidelines-crisis-care-pep24-01-037.pdf
https://crisisnow.com/
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