MOBILE CRISIS ASSESSMENT TEAM
The Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT)
provides on-site, in-person intervention for individuals
experiencing a mental health crisis. MCAT is a 24/7 program for youth
and adults that dispatches mental health professionals to homes, schools, ER’s or
other public places where a mental health crisis is occurring. Response time is within 60 minutes of MCAT’s dispatch.
GOAL
The goals of MCAT are to stabilize the crisis, assess the need for referrals to other community services, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and arrests. If necessary, MCAT can help determine the need for a higher level of care as appropriate. Could include crisis stabilization services at the Crisis Center, which is available for individuals who do not meet hospital admission criteria but need a safe place to go for a few days. Staff at the Crisis Center can assist individuals with transportation to medical appointments during their stay and provide linkages needed to community resources.
SERVICES
Services offered include:
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Developing safety plans, making referrals, and scheduling follow-up services with individuals to avoid hospitalization.
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Screening individuals to determine the need for a higher level of care.
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De-escalating crisis situations.
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Arranging transportation to the higher level of care as needed.
CRITERIA
You must meet these requirements.
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Must be within a 60-mile radius of Sioux City and a resident of Iowa.
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Have mental health crises that may include but are not limited to increased depression, anxiety, insomnia, insufficient medication management, suicidal ideation, psychosis, or significant change in life.
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Must be willing to meet with MCAT voluntarily.