| Term | Crisis Intervention |
|---|---|
| Code | RP-1500 |
| Definition | Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are in acute emotional distress; who are or perceive themselves to be in life-threatening situations; who are a danger to themselves or to others; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action. The objective of crisis intervention is to defuse the critical nature of the situation, ensure the person's safety, and return the individual to a state of equilibrium in which he or she is capable of identifying and seeking solutions to the problem. |
| Created | 3/10/92 |
| Changed | 12/16/14 |
| Use References |
Crisis Counseling Emergency Behavioral Health Care Emergency Behavioral Health Treatment Emergency Mental Health Care Emergency Mental Health Treatment Emergency Psychiatric Care Emergency Psychiatric Treatment |
| See Also References |
Crisis Intervention Skills Development (TP-6650.1600) Crisis Intervention Volunteer Opportunities (PX-1800.1500-100) Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (RP-8000.1500) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (RP-8000.1950) Substance Use Disorder Crisis Intervention (RX-8470.8200) |
| External Classification Terms |
Crisis Intervention (NPC F02) Emergency Psychiatric Care (UW 2.2.03.04) Hotlines & Crisis Intervention (NTE F40) Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders (CAN MH-500) Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders (USA MH-500) |
| Related Concepts |
Emergency and Crisis Services Ex-Offender/Reentry Services |
| Facet | Service |
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