mobile crisis team
A specialized response team that provides immediate mental health crisis intervention services in community settings.
Full Definition
A mobile crisis team is a multidisciplinary group of mental health professionals who respond to psychiatric emergencies in the community rather than requiring individuals to come to a facility. These teams typically include licensed clinicians, peer specialists, and sometimes law enforcement officers trained in crisis intervention. Mobile crisis teams aim to de-escalate situations, provide immediate stabilization, and connect individuals to appropriate ongoing services while avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations or arrests.
Usage
Usage note: Always hyphenate 'mobile crisis' when used as a compound adjective before 'team' or 'services'.
In Context
- "The mobile crisis team responded to 847 calls last quarter." — statistical report
- "Mobile crisis team services are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week." — service description