Crisis Response

Individuals that present as a danger to themselves (DTS) or others (DTO), or if they are “gravely disabled” (GD), meaning they cannot provide for their own food, clothing, or shelter may require community-based intensive behavioral health supports. Note: An emergency mental health screening completed by medical and/or clinical professional is required  to determine this level of care. 

Agencies that Screen For Emergency Behavioral Health Services:

• Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)

• Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) 

• Emergency Screening Unit (ESU)

• Aurora Behavioral Health

• Rady's Children’s Behavioral Health Urgent Care

• Rady's Children’s Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services (CAPS)

• Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas

• For additional resources, contact 211 or San Diego Access & Crisis Hotline (1-888-724-7240)

Note: Health Insurance Recipients - Be sure to check the information on the back of your insurance card for directions related to behavioral and mental health services.