Citation

Ribbers A, Sheridan D, Jetmalani A, Magers J, Lin AL, Marshall R. Psychiatr. Serv. 2020; 71(11): 1203-1206.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, American Psychiatric Association)

DOI

10.1176/appi.ps.201900597

PMID

32933412

Abstract

The Crisis and Transition Services (CATS) program is a novel approach to safely transitioning youths from the emergency department to outpatient care. The program provides intensive community-based support during the high-risk period after discharge from the emergency department. Preliminary results indicate that the CATS program is reaching youths in a short time frame, engaging families in comprehensive safety planning, connecting youths with ongoing outpatient services, and improving family confidence in navigating mental health crises.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent; Ambulatory Care; Community Mental Health Services; Crisis Intervention; emergency department diversion; Emergency Service, Hospital; Humans; Mental Disorders; Mental Health; mental health systems; program evaluation; youth mental health crisis; youth suicide