Crisis Resolution Teams

About Crisis Resolution Teams

Crisis Resolution Teams support families with youth and young adults who are experiencing behavioral health challenges and would benefit from intensive, short-term (up to 42 days), in-home services and linkage to ongoing supports.

Examples of Crisis Resolution Teams services include a needs assessment, service planning, care coordination, crisis management, peer support, family skill building, individual/family therapy, psychiatry, and medication management. Crisis Resolution Teams aim to avoid hospital admission whenever possible by wrapping services around the family in an effective manner.

Last updated: July 1, 2025

Eligibility criteria 

Crisis Resolution Teams serve children, youth, and young adults who:

• Are 0-21 years of age
• Have presented in the crisis system and/or emergency departments with high-acuity behavioral health needs
• Have received a crisis evaluation and are determined to be safe to remain in the home or community to receive intensive, short-term stabilization interventions.

Team-Based approach

Each family’s team will include:

• A mental health clinician who provides counseling/therapy 
• A case manager who supports clients and families in meeting their treatment plan needs
• A peer specialist, which is a support person with a shared understanding of current experiences
• A prescriber who provides medication management
• A family skills and/or behavioral coach who assists with goal setting and forming new structure/routines in the home to achieve positive, lasting change
• A care coordinator who provides tailored support and fosters connection with additional community resources to best meet the needs of the family

More information

What are the hours of service?

Frequency of the services shall be offered at a minimum of three days per week, up to a variety of services multiple times daily depending on clinical need. Duration of services shall be offered for a minimum of four weeks and up to six weeks depending on clinical need.

 How do I make a referral?

Referrals will be accepted from hospital emergency departments and the Colorado Crisis Services continuum. The referring agency would complete the referral form, gather any supporting documentation that would be beneficial to the team, and ensure releases of information are signed. 

Where can I receive these services?

View the BHASO regional map and see which region your county is in.

Crisis Resolution Teams data & monthly dashboard

Monthly metrics for pilot Crisis Resolution Treatment across the seven administrative service organization regions in Colorado.