Crisis Stabilization Services

DCDHS offers and funds a wide variety of services to meet the needs of individuals that experience challenges related to mental health and substance use disorders. Behavioral health services are person-centered and individualized and assist individuals with achieving their self-selected goals. Services offered include counseling, medication management, crisis intervention, peer support, residential services, vocational support, and case management.

Crisis Stabilization services are designed to prevent or improve a mental health crisis and/or reduce acute symptoms of mental illness. Short-term, intensive, community-based services are provided to avoid the need for hospitalization. In Dane County, Crisis Stabilization services can be offered through enhanced case management, hospital diversion facilities, and residential AFH/CBRF placements. Qualified staff working in approved programs may provide Crisis Stabilization services to clients who meet clinical eligibility criteria.