New Horizons of the Treasure Coast

Crisis stabilization unit:the crisis stabilization unit is a 30 bed unit that provides emergency and acute care services for people experiencing a mental health crisis. the unit's primary function is the evaluation, diagnosis and stabilization of mental illness symptoms. This is accomplished by providing a protective environment, medication, counseling and discharge planning with the client's family and social support system.services are available to all adult residents of indian river, martin, okeechobee and st. lucie counties. Clients are accepted in compliance with state of Florida and department of children and families' regulations.the children's crisis stabilization unit is a 20 bed inpatient integrated crisis stabilization unit and addictions receiving facility. Children ages 6 through 17 wih mental health issues, as well as substance abuse/dependency issues needing this level of care, will be served within a co-occurring model incorporating trauma informed care by New Horizons staff. Referrals to the program may come from hospitals, schools, law enforement, families, or other community providers. Admissions may be on a voluntary or involuntary basis with a length of stay of approximately 3 to 7 days. Funding sources include state, county, commercial insurance and self-pay

Case management:adults with a mental illness and perhaps a co-occurring substance abuse disorder need a wide range of services, especially if they lack a natural support system to assist them in their recovery. Through targeted case management, our staff can help them with finding and maintaining supportive house, establishing linkages with community agencies and services, providing education to families and significant others about mental illness and coping strategies, getting primary medical care at the New Horizons primary care clinic, and overall reducing the need for future psychiatric hospitalization.intensive case management is available for individuals requiring more frequent interventions and a higher level of support to maintain their stability. A team provides services in the home or community setting, with a staff member available 24/7 to assist as needed.

Medical services:adult medical services provide a variety of services developed to focus on the needs of the individual. the services include psychiatric evaluations, brief behavioral health status examinations, medication management, treatment planning and reviews as well as coordination of care with other community providers. Primary referral sources for medical services are local health departments, inpatient psychiatric units, courts, families, self, substance abuse agencies and behavioral health organizations.