An Informational and Instructional Monograph, April 2005

Comprehensive crisis response and stabilization services have long been considered a crucial element of public mental health systems.  These services can improve outcomes for consumers, reduce inpatient hospital stays and costs, and facilitate access to other necessary mental health services and supports.

This document is intended to be used as a tool by any individual or group who is considering developing a new crisis service delivery system, expanding an existing crisis service system, or improving the effectiveness of an existing system.  Potential audiences include: local mental health providers; behavioral health service providers, including crisis service providers, health systems planners, and service partners such as law enforcement; hospital emergency rooms; inpatient providers; consumers; families; and advocates.

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Crisis Monograph

Edited by:
Stephen Day, Executive Director
Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc.

Pam Hyde, Secretary
New Mexico Department of Human Services

Virginia Mulkern, Principle
Human Services Research Institute

John O’Brien, Senior Associate
Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc.

Prepared by:
Evette Jackson, Associate
Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc.

Contributors:
Staff from Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc., Baltimore, MD
Staff from Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc., Montpelier, VT
Staff from NetCare, ACCESS, Columbus, OH