In this paper, the authors describe key legal issues relevant to providers working in crisis settings, such as civil commitment, restraint and seclusion, red flag laws, and more.
Cafecito Conversation with Wayne Lindstrom, PhD
The CARE Technical Assistance Center presents a “Cafecito Conversation” with Wayne Lindstrom, PhD. As Vice President of Business Development with RI International, Wayne shares highlights in his work with mobile crisis units and the Crisis Now Model.
Crisis Now: Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams
This webinar reviews the role of Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) in crisis care systems. The presentation covers multiple models being used throughout the United States, with a deeper dive into the model endorsed by SAMSHA’s National Behavioral Health Crisis Care Guidelines. Also covered is the importance of a street-level response to crisis care that […]
How to make a Laura’s Law referral (Los Angeles County)
This two page document from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health outlines the requirements and criteria for making an Assisted Outpatient Treatment referral.
San Francisco Assisted Outpatient Treatment Exceedingly Successful says new Report
San Francisco’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Three-Year Evaluation Report.