New Profiles Report: State Support for Crisis Stabilization Services, 2024

Crisis stabilization facilities help individuals experiencing behavioral health crises avoid going to emergency departments (EDs) or psychiatric hospitals by providing a safe, dedicated place for observation and specialized crisis stabilization services. 

In 2024, 47 states operated 807 crisis stabilization facilities, including 96 such facilities in 19 states specialized for serving children and adolescents. Twenty-three states reported plans to open at least 110 additional crisis stabilization facilities during this year. Eighty-nine percent of crisis stabilization facilities were either entirely less-than 24-hour programs or were a combination of less-than 24-hour and over 24-hour units. 

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.