Community Crisis Stabilization and Respite

Our Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) program is designed to help adults (18+) who are experiencing a mental health crisis or urgent substance use concern, and is an alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Located in safe, home-like settings in residential neighborhoods, individuals can elect to participate in this program voluntarily through our Mobile Crisis Intervention. The program is staffed 24/7 and the typical stay is around five days.

Community Crisis Stabilization provides structured programming such as group therapeutic support and individual counseling in a relaxed environment. Our multi-disciplinary staff includes psychiatric providers, counselors, behavioral health clinicians, nurses, and certified peer specialists. We provide treatment planning, case management, medication evaluation and management, peer support, and recovery-focused groups. CCS can also serve as a step-down alternative from a hospital admission for an improved transition back into the community.

Respite programs generally provide longer-term clinical and rehabilitative services to help someone ready to transition or return to independent or group living in the community.

How to Access CCS and Respite Services

Individuals must be referred into the Community Crisis Stabilization program through Mobile Crisis Intervention. Please contact the CCS program directly or through Mobile Crisis Intervention and request an evaluation. Respite care referrals are managed through the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

Community Crisis Stabilization:

27 Plymouth Drive, Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: 781-769-1342
Fax: 781-769-6072

206 Milford Street, Upton, MA 01758
Phone: 508-422-8095
Fax: 508-478-0843

Respite Program:

15 Beacon Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: 781-769-1342
Fax: 781-769-6072

206 Milford Street, Upton, MA 01758
Phone: 508-422-8095
Fax: 508-478-0843