Crisis Stabilization
Managing Crisis and Links to Services
Program Description
Our Crisis Stabilization program addresses urgent needs by offering a variety of services aimed at assisting members of the community who are experiencing a mental health crisis but lack the necessary supports.
- Every person is assigned a community support specialist to provide support in working through a mental health crisis and accessing necessary resources.
- Community Support Specialists provide linkage including mental health or substance use treatment services, psychiatry and short-term housing.
- Community Support Specialists provide resources for accessing benefits and offers support in managing social systems.
Program Highlights
- Our Crisis Stabilization program receives more than 300 referrals a year from hospitals, reintegration programs and other social service providers.
- Our team regularly outreaches to people who are considered homeless.
- Our team provides people with essential items such as hygiene kits, food, clothing and phones to get through difficult times.
Admission Criteria
In order to be eligible for our psychosocial rehabilitation program, a person must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be diagnosed with a mental illness
- Have an active medical benefit card from Medicaid
- Give informed consent to participate in service
Additional Supports
- Provide court-mandated mental health assessments
- Opportunity to transition into one of our other program services including PSR, Outpatient Day Program and/or Individual Therapy
- Access to a 24/7 consumer support line
- Onsite psychiatric services through contracted APN
- Mental Illness Substance Abuse group for people working on sobriety
- Employment services available for people actively engaged in service
Location
NOTE: Services are often provided in the community
4331 W. 211th (Lincoln Hwy)
Matteson, IL 60443
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Intake Department
IntakeCMHC@sertomacentre.org or
708-748-1951 ext. 455