Overview Partnerships Local law enforcement Probate courts Hospitals EMS Community providers Hours of operation: Any time the center is closed, to include evenings, holidays, weekends.
CCRI Functions Overview Triage – determines the needs of callers and offering appropriate treatment options On-site Calls – assessing and addressing patients’ psychiatric needs in their natural environment as requested by family members, neighbors, patients themselves, treatment providers, law enforcement, EMS, etc. Telehealth Calls – assessing and addressing patients’ psychiatric needs as requested by EMS when there is no primary care need. Community Liaison- Coordinating care for patients throughout the community in order to improve treatment and continuity of treatment.
MOBILE CRISIS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT – THE DANCE CONTINUES….. WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT MAY NEED CCRI….. on a scene with a psychotic individual on a scene with a suicidal individual for info/consultation about psychiatric issues after a critical incident for a critical incident stress debriefing WHEN CCRI NEEDS LAW ENFORCEMENT…… always
Capabilities limitations Cannot transport individuals Can facilitate both voluntary and involuntary admissions to hospitals 24/7 Will always respond to scenes when requested by law enforement, unless person is intoxicated Can connect patients to outpatient resources Ensure continuity of care for open CMHC patients Note: Facilitation of involuntary commitment may not be available in all areas Cannot transport individuals Cannot respond to scenes as quickly as law enforcement/EMS – NO BLUE LIGHTS! Cannot assess intoxicated individuals in the “field”
What Will Make CCRI a success? Partnerships Local law enforcement Probate courts Hospitals EMS Community providers
Where we are & how to reach us! Currently Active in : Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Beaufort & Horry Counties We will be active in the following counties on October 1st: Williamsburg, Georgetown, Colleton, Allendale, Hampton & Jasper You can reach us at: 833-DMH-CCRI (833-364-2274)