Specifications include, but are not limited to: provide a community-based alternative to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, that does not include law enforcement. MCIS are provided in the community at times and locations that are convenient to the individual and their family. Services and supports are provided by staff trained in crisis response, in a trauma-informed manner. Individuals can receive the services and supports that they need in a timely manner. MCIS is focused on early intervention and crisis de-escalation, with a focus on diverting unnecessary trips to the emergency department, hospitalizations, child welfare involvement, juvenile justice or arrests, and providing services and supports to the individual in the least restrictive environment necessary.
