Behavior Crisis Strategies

Crisis Intervention

A crisis can be a scary and emotional experience for those involved, as well as for the family and friends who have to see their loved ones suffer. 

Responding to, recovering from, and preventing future crises is a task that many individuals are not equipped to handle on their own.  We can help individuals experiencing a crisis and those associated.  

These interventions are created on an individual case by case. All parties will be educated, trained and have an ethical and effective performance of crisis behaviors and response.  

Intervention creates an effective evidence-based systematic response to protect all parties involved in the crisis. 

What is a Crisis?

A mental health crisis is a state of severe mental disorder and/or emotional distress in which a person may be unable to cope with and solve problems. Mental health crises can happen to anyone at any time in any setting, ranging in severity and are often unpredictable.  The cause of a crisis can be singular or a multitude of factors.

Some Example Causes of a Crisis

Stress

Stress

When life gets overwhelming or if we constantly experience fear or anxiety, stress may have a huge toll on one's physical and/or mental wellbeing.

Financial Hardship

Financial Hardship

Financial debt or struggling to make ends meet can cause enormous strain on one's health.

Pre-Existing Conditions

Pre-Existing Conditions

Pre-Existing physical or mental health conditions can also be a contributor to a mental health crisis.

Lack of Emotional Support

Lack of Emotional Support

Not properly feeling validated in how we feel can cause one to become frustrated and depressed, leading to a mental health crisis.

Symptoms of a Crisis

Most individuals experiencing a mental health crisis do not exhibit significant signs of danger to themselves or others. However, some symptoms of a mental health crisis may include:

How Can Behavior Crisis Strategies Help Help?

At Behavior Crisis Strategies, our team and services provide a number of interventions for people experiencing mental health issues, including family therapy, individual counseling, and crisis response.

Our staff is fully trained to assist those in time of need with focus on developing a plan of action that works best for the individual.  

Our staff will assist in obtaining placement through voluntary and involuntary admittance.  The process will be fully explained to make the right choice without police involvement.