Crisis Stabilization Community Based Services
The Crisis Stabilization Community Based Services (CSCBS) program is a voluntary, short-term service that provides a high level of intervention and support while a client remains at home. The goal is to reduce or eliminate the need for more restrictive levels of care, such as hospitalization. Call 319-362-2174 to request CSCBS support.
What we do
The duration of this program per client is five days or less. Clients can expect daily contact with a team of mental health professionals to establish a stabilization plan, identify supports and achieve stability in the community.
Services can include:
- Psychiatric support
- Crisis counseling
- Referrals
- Safety planning
- Collaboration of services
- Coordination of ongoing care
How
We Help
Short term support
CSCBS support lasts up to five days, depending on the client’s needs.
Stabilization in the home
A primary goal of CSCBS is to help clients feel more stable at home, avoiding a higher level of care. In FY24, 90% of clients were stabilized in their home/community.
Is there a cost?
CSCBS services are provided at no cost to the client. No proof of insurance or income is required.
Services in action
CSCBS counselors worked with a family and their teen daughter who felt they were struggling with mental health and behavioral health concerns. The family shared that their teen was engaging in unsafe behaviors and running away frequently. They felt they were struggling to communicate and were considering an out-of-home placement.
Focusing on safety, improved communication and a plan for the future, the Care Coordinator worked with the family for five days, the maximum duration of CSCBS services. The Care Coordinator and Mental Health Professional – two parts of the CSCBS team – worked with the family on anger management, a safety plan and healthy communication.
At the end of program, the Care Coordinator transitioned the family and teen to our Juvenile & Family Assistance & Stabilization Track (J-FAST) program. This longer-term program will help them continue their growth. The teen’s mom shared that she felt their child had “turned a corner” and was able to utilize communication and coping skills.
Where we respond
CSCBS is available in nine counties. Call 319-362-2174 to request CSCBS support.
- Bremer
- Buchanan
- Delaware
- Dubuque
- Benton
- Linn
- Jones
- Iowa
- Johnson