Urgent (non-emergent) Crisis Support Services

 

When Immediate Support Is Needed CAPS-C offers urgent clinical appointments for individuals experiencing acute behavioral changes, suicidal thoughts, acute psychosis and increased emotional distress who need timely professional support. These services are designed to provide focused assessment, short-term stabilization, and practical coping guidance when concerns have escalated but may not require a higher level of care.

Need timely support but not emergency care?
Urgent appointments may be available based on clinical appropriateness and available after regular hours. We are not a 24/7 crisis response service

 

If you need emergency services, call 911, 988 or go to your nearest emergency room

What Urgent Support May Address

Urgent sessions may be appropriate for individuals experiencing:

  • Sudden increase in anxiety or panic

  • Significant emotional distress that has progressively worsened

  • Acute stress reactions due to circumstantial occurrences

  • Situational crises or overwhelming life events

  • Escalating mood concerns

  • Difficulty coping with recent changes

This is an outpatient service intended to provide therapeutic interventions when symptoms can be safely treated in a home setting. Our clinicians will conduct comprehensive risk assessments, develop individualized safety plans, coordinate with family or supports when appropriate, and connect clients with higher level of care when needed.

What to Expect

Urgent clinical appointments typically include:

  • Focused clinical assessment

  • Risk and safety review

  • Short-term stabilization support

  • Practical coping strategies

  • Recommendations for ongoing care when appropriate

When indicated, CAPS-C may recommend additional services or higher levels of care to support safety and stability. CAPS-C supports crisis services and do our best to prioritize your needs. If you are unable to keep safe, you should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

Important Limitations

CAPS-C provides urgent appointments only and is not a 24-hour crisis response service.

Urgent services:

  • Are scheduled, not on-demand

  • Do not replace emergency care

  • Do not include mobile crisis response

  • Do not provide continuous monitoring

🔴 If You Are in Immediate Danger

If you or someone else is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency:

Call 911 immediately
Go to the nearest emergency department
Or call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Urgent support through CAPS-C is not appropriate for situations requiring emergency intervention.