Children's Crisis Screening

The crisis screening program provides timely assessments for at-risk children who are experiencing acute, chronic or severe disturbances. Once assessed for need, services which maybe arranged through this point of entry include short-term crisis intervention/stabilization, case management, residential care, short- or long-term hospitalization, or any other mental health program available in the community or at The Guidance Center.

Symptoms/behaviors warranting an immediate crisis screening include:

• Suicidal or homicidal threats or attempts
• Psychotic behavior or symptoms
• Extremely aggressive behavior toward others
• Significant pattern of running away or out-of-control behavior
• Recent discovery of physical or sexual abuse
• Significant depression
• Destruction of property

The patient must meet the following criteria:

• Age 17 or younger
• Medicaid, MI Child, or uninsured
• Membership in the CareLink network
• Wayne County residency
• Have a parent or legal guardian (with court papers) present to sign consent form
• Not under the influence of substances at the time of screening

This service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays.

For more information contact:

• Children’s Crisis Screening Supervisor, 734-785-7705 x7272
• Children’s Crisis Screener, 734-785-7705 x7805
• After-hours crisis, 734-846-5232