MAXWELTON (WVDN) – Seneca Health Services recently partnered with local stakeholders to share information about a new mobile crisis services offered by the center.
On Mar. 16, Seneca Health Services were joined by representatives from local, county, and state law enforcement, EMS providers, and Greenbrier Valley Medical Center to learn about the expansion of crisis services being made possible through a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) grant.
The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office, West Virginia State Police, Lewisburg, Ronceverte, and Rupert police departments, Greenbrier County 911, White Sulphur Springs EMS, and Greenbrier Valley Medical Center emergency department took advantage of the opportunity to hear how mobile crisis services can be accessed. The goal of the mobile crisis program is to reduce the time law enforcement and emergency responders are engaged with individuals in behavioral health crisis. The mobile crisis team provides crisis de-escalation, risk assessment, and linkage to the most appropriate level of care to meet the individual’s need.
The expansion also includes a 24/7 call center (888-SENECA9) to assist individuals who are interested in receiving treatment. Individuals can call at any time and be scheduled for an appointment, reschedule an existing appointment, or be connected with the team of crisis providers. Law enforcement or EMS may also contact the call center for mobile crisis response allowing them to hand off the individual in crisis and return to their regular duties as quickly as possible.
Seneca Health Services President and CEO Marcie Vaughan said she was pleased with the turn out for the meeting.
“The participation of each agency represented is evidence of their commitment to serving the people of Greenbrier County. Seneca is excited to offer the expanded services and help ease the burden on emergency responders while also providing treatment in the least restrictive setting,” she said.
The meeting allowed those present to meet members of the mobile crisis team, visit the call center and tour the mobile clinic. Information was also provided on opioid overdose response services, crisis stabilization and withdrawal management services, and new opportunities for accessing treatment in Rainelle and Rupert using connection hubs. An advisory council will meet monthly during the initial implementation and quarterly meetings will occur with all stakeholders.
