Crisis-Lite Care
A Structured Level of Care Between Crisis and Ongoing Treatment
Emergent Mental Health Services (EMHS) provides Crisis-Lite Care, a short-term, non-acute level of care designed to support adults during periods of emotional distress or instability.
This level of care is intended for individuals who need more support than traditional outpatient services, but do not require emergency or inpatient care.
Crisis-Lite Care helps individuals stabilize, stay supported, and transition safely to the next step in care.
What Is Crisis-Lite Care?
Crisis-Lite Care is a structured, short-term approach focused on stabilization and coordination.
It includes:
- Clinical screening and assessment
- Coordinated, team-based support
- Symptom stabilization
- Practical support and care navigation
- Connection to ongoing services
Care is individualized and responsive, based on what each person needs in the moment.
Where Crisis-Lite Care Fits
Crisis-Lite Care sits between:
Emergency / Inpatient Care
- For immediate danger or acute crisis
- Requires hospitalization or emergency intervention
Traditional Outpatient Care
- Long-term therapy and ongoing treatment
Scheduled weekly or routine services
Where Crisis-Lite Care Fits
- Short-term, stabilization-focused support
- For individuals who are not in immediate danger
- Designed to help people through a difficult period and into the next level of care
Who Crisis-Lite Care Is For
Crisis-Lite care may be appropriate for adults who:
- Are experiencing emotional distress or instability
- Do not require emergency or inpatient care
- Need support now but can safely participate in services
- Recently discharged from a hospital or treatment program
- Are transitioning from jail, prison, or re-entry programs
- Are experiencing gaps in care or difficulty accessing services
- Are unsure what type of support they need
Our Approach
Our approach is focused on:
Stabilization
Helping reduce emotional distress and improve day-to-day functioning
Support
Providing coordinated care through multiple services working together
Connection
Linking individuals to the right next step in care and community resources
What Services May Be Included
Care may include a combination of:
- Crisis-Lite Groups
- Crisis-Lite Counseling
- Peer Support
- Case Management
- Psychiatric Services (including bridge medication support when appropriate)
- Resource Navigation
Services are coordinated together, based on individual need.
A Bridge to What Comes Next
Crisis-Lite Care is designed to help individuals move forward.
As stability improves, we coordinate connection to:
- Ongoing outpatient providers
- Psychiatric care
- Inpatient or higher levels of care when needed
- Substance use treatment programs
- Sober living or recovery housing
- Re-entry and community-based programs
- Other community resources
Our goal is to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.
Important to Know
Crisis-Lite Care is:
- Short-term and stabilization-focused
- Voluntary and structured
- Designed to support individuals who are safe to participate in services
Crisis-Lite Care does not replace:
- Emergency services
- Inpatient hospitalization
- Long-term outpatient treatment
If immediate danger is present, emergency services should be contacted.
Get Started
If you or someone you know needs support, we’re here.
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CALL (623) 278-4610
Hours: Friday–Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM