New NRI State Profiles Report: SMHA Support for <24 Hour Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Facilities (CRSFs)

Short term (less than 24-hour) Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Facilities (CRSFs) are one of three core components of the behavioral health crisis care continuum described by SAMHSA’s National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Services. CRSFs are designed to help individuals experiencing behavioral health crises avoid having to go to Emergency Departments or psychiatric hospitals by providing a safe, dedicated place for individuals needing observation or stabilization services to receive specialized services.

This report focuses on what IT systems states are using to track crisis services, the use of data dashboards and visualizations, and outcomes being monitored by states across components of their crisis system.

Profiles reports are available at: www.nri-inc.org/profiles. State Mental Health Agency staff have access to detailed accompanying materials through the NRI’s State Profiles restricted access website. Please contact NRI at [email protected] with any questions or comments.