Crisis Stabilization Unit
"From the program manager to the doctors and case managers, everyone at the CSU is very compassionate and caring. They are there because they truly want to help. The people at the CSU have beautiful hearts. They saved my life.”
Tina, a former patient at the Crisis Stabilization Unit
The Providence Center's Crisis Stabilization Unit provides specialized care to stabilize patients experiencing an acute psychiatric and/or substance abuse crisis. Patients receive medical, educational and therapeutic services designed to support their individual needs and ensure a successful transition back to the community.
The unit is located in Providence where care is provided 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Services include:
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- Nursing care
- Individual and group therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Coordination of care
- Food services
Admission Criteria:
A comprehensive assessment to confirm that the patient:
- Is 18 years of age or older.
- Is medically stable.
- Has voluntarily agreed to be admitted.
- Has the capacity to safely remain in an unlocked facility.
- Is experiencing a psychiatric and/or substance abuse-related emergency or such a crisis is imminent.