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.

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Category

Youth (18 and under)

Phone

Location: 965 Church Street
New Bedford, MA 02745

Phone

Access: Call NB (508) 996-3154; Plymouth (508) 996-3154; FR (508) 996-3154

Delena Gasque
Program Director