Crisis Stabilization Unit
FEATURES
Program Features:
- provides short-term, community-based care & treatment for individuals in psychiatric or psychosocial crisis who may be at risk of hospitalization
- short-term crisis intervention
- mental health assessment & psychosocial assessment
- supportive place for an individual in crisis
- therapeutic group programming
- management of medications
- health education regarding mental illness, coping strategies, wellness recovery planning, preventative techniques
- liaison & referral to community resources
- support to family members & others concerned
- psychiatric consultation & assessment
REFERRAL CRITERIA
- adults residing in Winnipeg who are experiencing a mental health or psychosocial crisis
- individuals may have an overlapping substance use, addiction, or gambling addiction
- referrals are welcome from mental health-care professionals working in crisis services, community and hospital
REFERRAL PROCESS
Referral form (available at most sites/emergency departments, not available online)
Phone: 204-940-3633 (then press 2)
Staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week