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Eligibility:
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Youth 4-18 years of age, or youth under DCF guardianship (not DCF involved), can be seen up to age 21, who are experiencing a mental health or behavioral health crisis; including: Thoughts of suicide or self-injury; Feelings of depression, anxiety or hopelessness; Behaviors that have been escalating in danger/risk in home, school or community; Misuse or experimentation with substances; Changes in a youth’s presentation or affect that are dramatic or concerning; Conflict with family members or in the community; Any situation that a youth or family defines as an urgent mental health crisis
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Languages:
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Spanish
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Application Process:
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Youth must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian (guardians should bring documentation); No appointment necessary; Parents and guardians are expected to stay on-site with their child throughout the duration of their UCC visit (if a youth is brought in by Police/Ambulance transport, the parent/guardian must be available by phone to consent to the evaluation and must arrive at the UCC within a defined period of time); Wellcare team will reach out to existing providers to coordinate care and review recommendations; Families should come with contact information for the youth’s primary care provider, school and mental health providers; UCC is a voluntary program which requires parent/guardian consent, presence and participation; youth involved in a UCC assessment must also assent to services; There are no beds in the UCC; our goal is to deescalate the crisis, complete the evaluation, and connect you to services in under 24 hours
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Program Fees:
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Fee varies; Sliding fee for individuals without insurance coverage
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Documents Required:
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Guardians should bring documentation
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