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Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis
The Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team provides 24-hour screening, evaluation, and support to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This team plays a crucial role in promoting safety, stability, and connection to appropriate care. Team members work collaboratively with law enforcement, emergency medical services, and community organizations to assess and de-escalate crises, offering compassionate, evidence-based care in real time. Below are the core responsibilities of the team:
Crisis Intervention and Assessment: Respond to calls involving individuals in behavioral health crises, providing real-time mental health and substance use assessments to determine immediate needs and safety concerns.
De-escalation and Support: Use crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations, reducing the need for law enforcement or emergency room interventions. Provide emotional support and stabilization for individuals and their families during high-stress situations.
Referral and Resource Connection: Connect individuals with appropriate community resources, mental health professionals, and substance use treatment services based on the assessment, ensuring access to long-term care.
Collaboration with Community Partners: Work closely with law enforcement, paramedics, healthcare providers, and social service agencies to coordinate care and ensure a seamless transition to the right services.
Community Outreach and Education: Engage in proactive community outreach to raise awareness about mental health resources, provide education on crisis response, and promote overall mental wellness.
Follow-up Support: Where appropriate, offer follow-up services to ensure that individuals have access to continued care, monitoring their progress and adjusting the care plan as needed.
Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team members are trained professionals committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals in crisis, while reducing reliance on emergency rooms and law enforcement intervention. The team helps individuals navigate urgent behavioral health issues and supports their journey to recovery.
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Location of Service: The Mobile crisis team is trained to provide services where client is currently located. This can be clients residence, hospital, doctor’s office, police station, etc.
Supervisor: Daisy Thompson
Providers: Harry Hayes, James Wood, Doug Whipple, Sandra Staab, Candace Walters, Breanna Toothaker,
Associated OAR's:
https://oregon.public.law/rules/oar_309-019-0150
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