CRISIS STABILIZATION TEAM
The Easterseals MORC Crisis Stabilization Team (CST) provides prevention, crisis response, and postvention services to youth and families served. This program utilizes a proactive and preventative approach that engages staff to support the youth and families who are at risk of a crisis or post crisis.
WHO IS ON THE CST?
The CST consists of a multi-disciplinary team including case managers, behavioral health clinicians from children's outpatient and home-based services teams, a parent support partner, youth peer support specialists, a consultative BCBA, and administrative staff The team is designed to support youth and their families with resolving crises and remaining in the community, thus preventing emergency room visits or psychiatric hospitalizations.
WHEN DOES THE TEAM GET INVOLVED?
The team can be accessed at the point of intake or for youth that are currently receiving services with Easterseals MORC. Once the CST is notified of the referral, a member from the team reaches out to the family within 24 hours to offer additional supports and services The crisis stabilization team is a short-term approach designed to assist with resolving a crisis and provides follow up support for several weeks following their initial intervention.
If you are a current recipient of services at Easterseals MORC, please contact your clinician or support coordinator.
For more information, call 1.800.75.SEALS
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