Programs

Crisis Stabilization is a 5-day program that provides quick-access crisis services for families with adolescents (12-17) who are experiencing serious mental health and family system difficulties.

A multi-disciplinary team of professionals works to facilitate more productive ways of interacting and managing conflicts, developing coping skills and enhancing communication. Crisis Stabilization is conveniently located in Central Calgary - just off of the Trans Canada Highway and Centre Street.

The Crisis Stabilization program provides:

• 5-day stay for families who are in crisis and who are referred by Eastside Community Mental Health Services and Acute@Home
• Aftercare services are provided by an onsite Family Support Counsellor. Services includes in-home or virtual sessions post discharge and the use of Collaborative Problem Solving and psycho-education for families
• A multi-disciplinary team including Youth and Family Counsellors, a clinician and a Family Support Counsellor
• Weekly art therapy groups provided by an Expressive Therapist
• Parent Support groups facilitated by a Family Support Counsellor
• 30-day stay for children and families invovled with Children’s Services
• 24-hour supervision and milieu treatment
• Observational assessment related to adolescent and family functioning
• Mediated family meetings and safety planning
• Nursing services and monitoring of health issues
• Clinical consultation and support for families regarding case planning
• Access to specialized on-site educational services
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)