Services that Counties can contract for:

• Telephone – The crisis line is answered by DHS 34 trained crisis staff. The goals of this service are to provide callers with information, support, assessment, intervention and response planning. All documentation is sent to the county for follow-up and linkage.
• Mobile -This service is provided by DHS 34 trained crisis staff. The goals of this service are to provide onsite intervention, assessment and response planning. Availability is dependent on county contract.
• Crisis Services for Children Network (CSCN) –  network is designed to develop out-of-home crisis stabilization facilities and assist counties with matching children experiencing a crisis to the most appropriate services.  Each contracted county identifies specific providers that can be used in their community.  Northwest Connections will match a child to crisis stabilization services, provide necessary training experiences to the providers, and coordinate services based on the individual county preferences.
• Additional services upon request