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23 Hour Stabilization Characteristics Chart

What is 23 Hour Stabilization?

A core component of the Crisis Now model is 23 Hour Crisis Stabilization. This crisis stabilization facility is the behavioral health equivalent to a hospital emergency room. The facility offers 24/7 access to mental health and substance use care to anybody that needs the services in a relaxing environment. 


Who will have access to 23 Hour Stabilization?

Any person in crisis will have access to 23 Hour Stabilization. The facility will accept walk-ins, at least 90% of all referrals, and all drop offs from first responders. 


23 Hour Stabilization Presentations

The following link is a presentation from Amy Pugsley, Executive Vice President of RI International to the Fairbanks Crisis Now team.

RI Crisis Now Model Stabilization Centers Presentation

The following link is to a presentation from Holly Harris, M.Ed., LPC, Program Manager for the Deschutes County Stabilization Center to the Fairbanks Crisis Now team:

Deschutes County Stabilization Center Presentation

The following is the link to a presentation from Kevin Curtis, Director of Hospital Crisis Services for the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, Utah.

University of Utah Health Presentation

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