"The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services."
"Staffed by clinicians, nurses, and peer specialists, the center accepts walk-ins and coordinates with mobile crisis teams, law enforcement, and local providers."
"The opening of this center expands New York's network of crisis stabilization programs, which aim to reduce unnecessary hospital visits while improving access to timely mental health care."
A 24-hour crisis stabilization center has opened in East New York to provide immediate care for mental health and substance use emergencies. Operated by Services for the UnderServed, it offers short-term treatment for up to 24 hours and referrals for ongoing care. The center is funded with $1.2 million for startup and $4.5 million for operations over five years. It serves as a community-based alternative to emergency departments, aiming to reduce hospital visits and improve access to mental health services.
Read at Brooklyn, NY Patch
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