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Clinical Services
Division
Michael Patota, MSW, Division Director Emergency Services
Adult Services Trained clinicians provide emergency mental health services to adults in crisis by
In addition, Emergency Services' clinicians can be sent to other agency sites or into the community, often with the police, to manage a psychiatric situation. An adult emergency can range from something minor such as a need for a medication refill or a support call for anxiety to more acute circumstances, which could be severe depression, suicide threats or hallucinations. Most calls fall somewhere between these two categories. Eligibility: Adults, 18 or older, in psychiatric crisis in Windham County. Funding is provided by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, insurance and client fees, and contracts with Windham Community Memorial Hospital. Children's Services Children's emergency referrals may be regarding:
Referrals come from parents, schools, other providers or the Department of Children and Families. Concerns can range from a child's social withdrawal, suicide threat, running away or abuse situations. Callers may also request information regarding resources for available services. Eligibility: Children, ages 0-18 in Windham and Eastern Tolland County in psychiatric crisis. Funding is provided by the Department of Children and Families. The emergency mobile psychiatric team responds to children in crisis. The goal is to provide individualized, specific behavioral health assistance in the most appropriate setting, to prevent hospitalization or out-of-home placement, to support families and caregivers and to assure the transition to a community-based support system that will remain in place following crisis stabilization. Hours of Operation
Services provided:
Eligibility: Children up to age 18 in Windham and Eastern Tolland County in psychiatric crisis. Funding is provided by the Department of Children and Families.
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