Youth Community Crisis Stabilization (YCCS)
Youth Community Crisis Stabilization provides an alternative to inpatient hospitalization for youth under the age of 18 in need of short-term, overnight crisis care. Our unlocked community clinics are open 24/7 and provide a home-like, friendly, and comfortable environment offering a feeling of community while maintaining a safe and secure setting.
Our work on the unit is short-term problem-focused designed to relieve the acute symptomatology present and return the youth to the community as soon as possible. The average stay is 5 nights.
Specializing in the treatment of dual diagnosis and mental health, our dedicated team of Clinicians, Nurses, Doctors and Support Staff provide:
Individual, group, and family therapy.
Medication management
Crisis intervention
Future crisis prevention planning
Facilitated family or legal guardian meetings to assist youth with a smooth transition back to the community.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call our 24/7 help line at:
(508) 996-3154.
