Compassionate Crisis Support
Our team helps individuals avoid hospitalization or a lengthy hospital visit whenever possible. When you call our mobile crisis intervention number, we will
- Evaluate the situation and make a plan for the person to be seen by one of our clinicians
- Work with the person or family to develop a strategy that promotes long-term stability.
- Connect the person or family with a strong support network, and create a comprehensive plan for stabilization and sustained recovery.
Who Can Call Mobile Crisis Intervention?
Anyone can call for assistance regarding a mental health crisis or urgent need for substance use intervention. This includes the individual experiencing the crisis, family members, mental health professionals, first responders, physicians or other medical providers, schools, employers, community members, etc.
No insurance is required, all insurance is accepted.
Riverside Mobile Crisis Intervention Offers:
- Immediate information and support
- Locally-based support and the ability to meet in any safe location
- Psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, and treatment
- Reduced wait times (compared to an emergency room visit)
- Referral for ongoing treatment and additional services
- Referral for the Community Crisis Stabilization Program
Emergency Diversion Mobile Respite
Riverside’s Emergency Diversion Mobile Respite program is for anyone with behavioral health and/or substance use concerns who is at high risk of emergency department and inpatient admission, as well as involvement with the police and Mobile Crisis Intervention agencies.
Emergency Diversion Mobile Respite is a voluntary program available to individuals who are not current Department of Mental Health clients (although the program is funded by DMH). There are no out-of-pocket costs, and insurance is not required.
Milford and Surrounding Communities: 800-294-4665
- Bellingham, Blackstone, Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, East Brookfield, Franklin, Holland, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, North Brookfield, Oxford, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Wales, Warren, Webster, and West Brookfield
Norwood and Surrounding Communities: 800-529-5077
- Canton, Dedham, Dover, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Wellesley, Weston, Westwood, and Wrentham
