Georgia Crisis Response System for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (GCRS-DD)

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The Georgia Crisis Response System for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (GCRS-DD) is a system

of care that is accessed through a single point of entry, which is the Georgia Crisis Access Line (GCAL).

The GCRS-DD provides community-based crisis supports as an alternative to institutional placement,

emergency room care, or involvement of law enforcement (including incarceration). GCRS-DD serves individuals

with developmental disabilities aged 5 years and older in acute crisis situations who

• Have documented evidence of an intellectual/developmental disability prior to age 18 or a closely

related disability prior to age 22 or

• Have had a screening suggesting a developmental disability.

What Caregivers Should Do in a Crisis Situation

• First attempt to resolve and/or return the individual to a pre-crisis state.

• If the individual has a behavior plan, use the strategies in the plan to resolve the crisis.

• If unable to resolve the situation and the individual or others are at risk of harm,

call GCAL (1-).

• If there is a medical emergency or a crime is being committed, call 911.

GCAL intake personnel will assess the sitaution and resolve the crisis by telephone or dispatch a Mobile

Crisis Team if a face-to-face intervention is needed.

Mobile Crisis Team

At a minimum, a Mobile Crisis Team includes a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a behavior specialist,

and direct support staff. Other team members may include a registered nurse, safety officers, additional

social workers and support staff. Physicians are available for consultation.

The Mobile Crisis Team arrives at the scene of the crisis within 1½ hours to assess the crisis situation.

Following an assessment of the individual in crisis, the LCSW communicates all recommendations for

continued interventions and referrals for additional supports within 24 hours to the individuals, families/

caregivers, and other stakeholders (i.e., Support Coordinators, State Service Coordinators, Planning List

Administrators, and Intake and Evaluation).

Support Services

The Mobile Crisis Team coordinates intensive in-home and out-of-home supports provided on a time-limited

basis (not to exceed 7 days) to resolve the crisis. Any extension beyond 7 days has to be approved by the

Regional Service Administrator, Developmental Disabilities, in the region of the individual’s residence.

• Out-of-Home Crisis Support Homes are for adults andserve no more than 4 individuals at a time.

• Temporary and Immediate Support (TIS) Homes are for children/youth 10–17 years old and serve no

more than 4 individuals at a time.

• Intensive In-Home Supports are provided for children aged 5–9 years old.

For additional information, contact DBHDD, Division of Developmental Disabilities:

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> www.ddcrisis.com<http://www.ddcrisis.com>

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> The Georgia Crisis Response System for Individuals with Developmental

Disabilities (GCRS-DD) is a system

> of care that is accessed through a single point of entry, which is the Georgia

Crisis Access Line (GCAL).

> The GCRS-DD provides community-based crisis supports as an alternative to

institutional placement,

> emergency room care, or involvement of law enforcement (including

incarceration). GCRS-DD serves individuals

> with developmental disabilities aged 5 years and older in acute crisis

situations who

> * Have documented evidence of an intellectual/developmental disability prior

to age 18 or a closely

> related disability prior to age 22 or

> * Have had a screening suggesting a developmental disability.

> What Caregivers Should Do in a Crisis Situation

> * First attempt to resolve and/or return the individual to a pre-crisis state.

> * If the individual has a behavior plan, use the strategies in the plan to

resolve the crisis.

> * If unable to resolve the situation and the individual or others are at risk

of harm,

> call GCAL (1-).

> * If there is a medical emergency or a crime is being committed, call 911.

> GCAL intake personnel will assess the sitaution and resolve the crisis by

telephone or dispatch a Mobile

> Crisis Team if a face-to-face intervention is needed.

> Mobile Crisis Team

> At a minimum, a Mobile Crisis Team includes a licensed clinical social worker

(LCSW), a behavior specialist,

> and direct support staff. Other team members may include a registered nurse,

safety officers, additional

> social workers and support staff. Physicians are available for consultation.

> The Mobile Crisis Team arrives at the scene of the crisis within 1½ hours to

assess the crisis situation.

> Following an assessment of the individual in crisis, the LCSW communicates all

recommendations for

> continued interventions and referrals for additional supports within 24 hours

to the individuals, families/

> caregivers, and other stakeholders (i.e., Support Coordinators, State Service

Coordinators, Planning List

> Administrators, and Intake and Evaluation).

> Support Services

> The Mobile Crisis Team coordinates intensive in-home and out-of-home supports

provided on a time-limited

> basis (not to exceed 7 days) to resolve the crisis. Any extension beyond 7

days has to be approved by the

> Regional Service Administrator, Developmental Disabilities, in the region of

the individual's residence.

> * Out-of-Home Crisis Support Homes are for adults andserve no more than 4

individuals at a time.

> * Temporary and Immediate Support (TIS) Homes are for children/youth 10-17

years old and serve no

> more than 4 individuals at a time.

> * Intensive In-Home Supports are provided for children aged 5-9 years old.

> For additional information, contact DBHDD, Division of Developmental

Disabilities:

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