Q&A
Discussion on crisis stabilization centers and integrated care challenges
2:24:56
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Stephanie Marquesano and Council Member Linda Lee discuss the limitations of crisis stabilization centers in addressing co-occurring disorders. They highlight the need for comprehensive follow-up care and community resources.
- Crisis stabilization centers keep people out of emergency rooms but have limited time for assessment
- Lack of providers and community organizations for referrals leads to recurring issues
- Emphasis on the need for next steps beyond crisis stabilization
Stephanie Marquesano
2:24:56
And even more challenging is that they are very excited because they have the one place that they've integrated are crisis stabilization centers.
UNKNOWN
2:25:04
Mhmm.
Stephanie Marquesano
2:25:05
So what it does is it keeps people out of the emergency rooms.
2:25:08
However, there are 23 hour and 59 minute opportunities to recognize somebody has co occurring disorders.
2:25:15
Now if you don't have providers and community organizations to refer people to, the likelihood they're gonna come right back and again because their needs aren't being met.
2:25:22
So I'm like, this is one little piece.
2:25:25
Stop waving the flag and start telling us what you're gonna do to do the next steps.