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Community Stabilization

Community Stabilization (CS) provides short-term, intensive mental health support for individuals of all ages who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis but do not require hospitalization. Whether in the home, school, or other community settings, CS services offer essential support for children and adults to stabilize and maintain their well-being outside of a hospital environment.


What We Offer

Our Community Stabilization program focuses on delivering immediate, personalized care in the comfort and familiarity of the individual’s community. This service is designed for those struggling with mental health challenges that put them at risk of losing their current living or educational situation, or those who face the threat of psychiatric hospitalization.

Through tailored interventions, we help individuals:

  • Stabilize during transitions from higher levels of care
  • Avoid psychiatric hospitalization or re-hospitalization by offering 1-on-1 support
  • Provide a safe and secure living environment to reduce crisis situations
  • Connect individuals to community resources, family, and ongoing support for recovery

Treatment Goals

The primary goal of Community Stabilization is to stabilize individuals facing acute psychiatric crises in a community setting. Our experienced team works with individuals and their families to:

  • Prevent psychiatric hospitalization or re-hospitalization
  • Offer intensive, short-term mental health care
  • Ensure safety and security in the living environment
  • Provide ongoing community resources, support, and rehabilitation for recovery

How It Works

Community Stabilization is a flexible, therapeutic service delivered where it’s most convenient for the individual and their family. Our Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) provide in-person support at your location, working closely with you to achieve specific, measurable outcomes.

Our services are tailored to each individual’s needs and may include:

  • Crisis intervention
  • Family support and education
  • Resource connection to local community services
  • Coordination with other healthcare providers

Referral Process

Referrals for Community Stabilization must come directly from one of the following higher levels of care:

  • 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization
  • Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Services
  • ASAM Levels 3.1–4.0
  • CSB Emergency Services
  • Hospital Emergency Department
  • Mobile Crisis Response
  • Partial Hospitalization Program (Mental Health or ARTS)
  • Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (Mental Health or ARTS)
  • Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit
  • Short-Term Detention or Incarceration
  • Therapeutic Group Home

Take the Next Step Toward Stability

If you or a loved one are facing a psychiatric crisis, Community Stabilization can help. We provide the immediate support needed to avoid hospitalization and create a path toward recovery in a safe, familiar environment.

Reach out today to start the process of stabilizing your situation. Start your journey HERE.

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PO Box 545
Forest, VA 24551

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General: (434) 533-1088
Foster Care: (434)-533-1088 ext 187
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