Access and Crisis Services

The goals of the Access and Crisis program are to provide access to mental health and community resources and to provide immediate crisis assessment and intervention. Immediate crisis intervention and brief crisis follow-up are provided for all clients. Interventions include individual crisis support, referral to inpatient care, access to various forms of brief crisis respite support and regular crisis support groups at the clinic. Access to longer-term services is available for clients receiving OHP benefits following a comprehensive assessment and evaluation where the medical need for treatment is assessed and a treatment plan developed. Help accessing benefits is provided for those likely to be eligible. The Access and Crisis program also facilitates discharge planning for those returning to the community from inpatient and residential treatment settings, and provides pre-commitment services for those unable to care for themselves. Please note that the Access and Crisis program is not able to provide emergency psychiatric care or psychiatric medications on an emergency basis.

Jackson County Mental Health

If you need assistance in a mental health crisis where someone is at risk to themselves or others due to mental illness, then call 774-8201. You can call at any time of day or night. You will be able to speak with a qualified mental health professional who will assist you.