Crisis Services: A crisis is defined as an acute disturbance of thought, mood, behavior or social relationships that requires an immediate intervention, and which, if untreated, may lead to harm to the individual or to others or have the potential to rapidly result in a catastrophic outcome. The goal is stabilization, mobilization of resources, and minimization of further psychological trauma. Crisis services are restricted to outpatient crisis assessment, stabilization, and disposition for acute, life-threatening situations.
