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Adult Crisis Stabilization
Crisis stabilization programs are
organized and staffed to provide the availability of overnight
residential services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for a limited
duration to stabilize acute psychiatric or behavioral symptoms, evaluate
treatment needs, and develop plans to meet the needs of the individuals
served. These programs are often used as a preemptive measure to deter
unnecessary inpatient hospitalization.
It is the philosophy of the program
that stabilization services are best provided near the person’s home and
community so that family and significant others are more easily
involved. It is also believed that crisis situations can be an
opportunity for change, growth and effective treatment for the
individual.
The Clinton Crisis Unit is staffed
daily by a multidisciplinary team of professionals including a
psychiatrist, nurses, master’s level licensed staff, bachelor’s level
staff, and mental health aides. Crisis stabilization services include
safe, secure environment, medical assessment; individual and group
therapy, education, therapeutic recreation; discharge planning and
referral to the appropriate level of follow-up service.
Red Rock’s goal for these clients is
that they reach stabilization in less than 5 days. During FY05 , the
average length of stay was 3.6 days.
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