Crisis Aftercare Program
The Crisis Aftercare Program
provides expanded aftercare and stabilization services for families in their homes, as a child(ren) transition home from hospitals (emergency rooms and in-patient psychiatric units (IPU), crisis stabilization units (CSUs) or residential treatment facilities.
What services does this program offer?
The program offers a 45-day episode of crisis services to children who are experiencing a crisis. An assessment, safety planning, and follow-up will occur. A specialized crisis worker (Child and Family Support Specialist) can go into the home as much as is useful to the family during that 45-day period and offer support. This support consists of skill-building, coordination of existing services, referral to new services, and other interventions aimed at stabilizing the crisis and providing the family with the resources needed. This is especially intended to keep children in their home and community instead of needing to access higher levels of care – such as hospital.
Who is eligible for the service?
Individuals who are in Cumberland County - age 0-20 years old who are experiencing a mental health crisis and could be helped by additional support from the Crisis Aftercare team.
Who can make a referral?
Anyone can refer a child to the program. Providers can use our referral form.
You can also call The Maine Crisis Line at 1-888-568-1112 and ask for Aftercare Services.
Do you need insurance to benefit from the program?
This program serves individuals in need, regardless of insurance. If you have insurance, we will take that information and bill for services. If you don’t have insurance – your services will be covered, and you will not receive a bill.
I have other questions about the program. Who do I ask?
Please email Christopher Holloway at christopher.holloway@opportunityalliance.org. You can also call The Maine Crisis Line and ask to speak to someone from the Aftercare program through mobile crisis. 1-888-568-1112.
Resources
To make a referral or self-refer please contact:
The Maine Crisis Line Phone: 1-888-568-1112 TEXT/CHAT
Christopher Holloway christopher.holloway@opportunityalliance.org
Phone: 207-747-8139
Crisis Center (Walk-In) 190 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101