Description: Provides youth and their families, located within Contra Costa County, with immediate and same day crisis-intervention when youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis may include, but are not limited to suicidal ideation, thoughts of self-harm, psychosis, aggression, anxiety, and depression. Interventions may include assessment of safety and needs, risk assessment, conflict resolution, safety planning, and support to caregivers. Follow up support includes linking youth and families to community resources and longer-term mental health services. Police Intervention may be needed if there is an imminent risk of harm to self or others or if a weapon is involved. A caregiver must be included in the assessment process.
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