Home Based Crisis Intervention Program

Provides an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization and/or placements for at risk children, ages 5-17. Intervention is conducted at the family’s home or other natural setting (i.e. park, library).

The program is short term, lasting 4-6 weeks.

At the end of this period if additional services are required the program will make the necessary linkages.

Services:

Crisis intervention.
24-hour on call coverage.
Family counseling.
Parenting skills.
Management of psychotropic medication.
Assertiveness and communication skills training.
Referrals to legal, medical, mental health and other entitlements.
School advocacy.

Admission Process:

Children must be deemed “at risk of psychiatric hospitalization” by a Psychiatristin order to be admitted to the program.

A psychosocial summary and a psychiatric evaluationare required documentation for acceptance.

Staff:

All services are provided by bilingual/bicultural workers. (English/Spanish).

Staff Consists of Program Coordinator, 5 Counselors and a Psychiatrist.

Catchment Areas:

Brooklyn, NY.

Barbara Bonhomme

Program Director

12 Park Street (lower level)

Brooklyn, NY 11206

Tel: 718-596-1320