Community Stabilization in Chesterfield, VA
Short-term support at home and in the community after a crisis or hospital stay.
At a glance
- Intensity
- Length
- Short-term, usually weeks
- Where
- Home and community
- Referred by
- Crisis teams, hospitals, families
- Insurance
- Medicaid accepted
What community stabilization is
The days after a crisis are often harder than the crisis itself. Community Stabilization is short-term support during that stretch, delivered where you live instead of in an office.
A staff member meets with you regularly, helps you stay safe, and makes sure the next appointments actually happen. The goal is to keep you out of the hospital and get you settled with the care you need for the long term.
Who it's for
- People who just had a mobile crisis visit
- People returning home from a psychiatric hospital or crisis unit
- People whose mental health is getting worse and who are at risk of a crisis
- Families who need help supporting someone at home
What we help with
- Regular visits at home or in the community
- Updating and practicing a safety plan
- Coping skills for stress, anger and anxiety
- Getting to medical and psychiatric appointments
- Connecting to therapy, PHP or outpatient care
- Linking to housing, benefits and other community resources
- Support and education for family members
How it works
Referral
Most referrals come from a mobile crisis team, a hospital or a crisis unit. Families can also call us.
First visit
We meet you, review what happened, and agree on what needs to happen next.
Short-term support
We stay in close contact for the weeks after, at the pace you need.
Handoff
Once you are connected to ongoing care, we close out with a plan you and your family understand.
Referrals and getting started
Crisis teams, hospitals, crisis stabilization units, community services boards and families can refer. Send a referral online or by fax, or call our office.
After this program
Many people move from Community Stabilization into our outpatient or day programs, so the people who helped during the crisis stay part of the picture.
Offered at: Chesterfield, North Chesterfield, Woodbridge
Questions about community stabilization
How long does Community Stabilization last?
It is a short-term service, usually a matter of weeks. Your plan is set based on what you need and what your insurance allows.
Do you come to my home?
Yes. Most visits happen at home or somewhere in the community that works for you.
Is it covered by Medicaid?
Community Stabilization is a Virginia Medicaid service. Call us and we will confirm coverage for your plan.
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