National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to offer crisis intervention skills centered on SAMHSA's National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care. This course delves into SAMHSA's framework, equipping participants with the tools to develop or expand crisis safety nets for young individuals and families. Through expert recommendations, research-based best practices, and insights from leading programs, attendees will gain practical knowledge and strategies for effectively responding to crises involving youth. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the transition from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, including its significance and implications for crisis intervention in behavioral health. In addition, explore the urgent need for developmentally appropriate crisis response services for youth, identifying gaps in current systems and recognizing the unique challenges faced by young individuals in crisis situations. And finally Learn to implement SAMHSA's National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care, including core principles and recommended frameworks for crisis response, such as crisis call centers, mobile response teams, and crisis receiving and stabilization services.