7 - 2 So far, we have covered: Adolescent Development Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders & Treatment Crisis Intervention and De-escalation The Family Experience Legal Issues
Develop a local contact list for emergency psychiatric providers who can accept youth referrals from the police. Develop a local contact list for non-emergency community mental health service providers who can accept referrals from the police. Develop a local contact list for other community services and supports Objectives
Psychiatric Emergency Services Hospital emergency rooms/inpatient units CIT drop-off centers Other emergency service providers Mobile crisis team Others? 7 - 4
Other (Non-psychiatric) Emergency Services Youth shelters Others 7 - 5
Outpatient Services Clinics Mental health Substance abuse Specialty programs Trauma Developmental disabilities Others 7 - 6
School-Based Services Insert your state’s services, if applicable
Residential Treatment Facilities Insert your state’s facilities, if applicable. Group Homes Insert your state’s group homes, if applicable
Other Child/Youth & Family Services Insert your state and/or regional services, if applicable
Mental Health Courts Insert local information, if applicable
Support Groups Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health National Alliance on Mental Illness Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance ADHD Parent Support Group Al-Anon Others
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Post-Course Assessment