The Crisis Response Team (CRT) is activated by Law Enforcement, Tidalhealth Atlantic or our local school systems when a person is at risk of hospitalization due to a mental health disorder and/or is experiencing a traumatic event. CRT will complete an emergency Behavioral Health assessment on the scene and will attempt to create a plan for safety. If our licensed therapist is unable to identify a plan for safety within the community, a higher level of care will be coordinated in order to keep the individual safe.
What is a Behavioral Health Advance Directive?
In a behavioral health advance directive, people are able to express their preferences on where to receive care and what treatments they are willing to undergo. They are also able to identify an agent or representative who is trusted and legally empowered to make healthcare decisions on their behalf. These decisions may include the use of all or certain medications, preferred facilities, and listings of visitors allowed when in care. Learn more about advance directives.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger because of thoughts of suicide, call 911 now.
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-422-0009
Life Crisis Hotline: 410-749-4357
Suicide and Life Crisis Line: 988
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Groups
NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned group wisdom. Learn more about our local NAMI chapter, meeting places, dates and times.
If you are interested in EMPLOYMENT with our Crisis Response Team or have programmatic questions, contact Meaghan Kauffman at (410) 629-0164 during regular business hours.
View the Tri-County Behavioral Health Resource Guide
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