Crisis Intervention are those services which __________

Crisis Intervention are those services which __________

• A. Provide ongoing therapy after stabilization.
• B. Assess medical conditions only.
• C. Respond to an alcohol and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress.
• D. Coordinate administrative tasks for treatment programs.

Answer: (C)

Crisis intervention focuses on giving immediate, targeted help to someone in the middle of a crisis who is experiencing intense emotional or physical distress. The goal is to stabilize the person quickly, reduce danger, and address urgent needs in the moment. This often involves calming the person, assessing safety (such as risks of self-harm or harm to others), providing brief counseling, creating a safety plan, and connecting them to resources or follow-up care. The emphasis is on brief, crisis-specific action rather than long-term therapy or extensive medical evaluation, and it’s not about coordinating administrative tasks. In substance use contexts, this approach directly aims to address the person’s needs during acute distress to prevent harm and facilitate immediate next steps.

Crisis intervention focuses on giving immediate, targeted help to someone in the middle of a crisis who is experiencing intense emotional or physical distress. The goal is to stabilize the person quickly, reduce danger, and address urgent needs in the moment. This often involves calming the person, assessing safety (such as risks of self-harm or harm to others), providing brief counseling, creating a safety plan, and connecting them to resources or follow-up care. The emphasis is on brief, crisis-specific action rather than long-term therapy or extensive medical evaluation, and it’s not about coordinating administrative tasks. In substance use contexts, this approach directly aims to address the person’s needs during acute distress to prevent harm and facilitate immediate next steps.