Advanced Crisis solutions
How to Refer
Refer clients to Advanced Crisis Solutions for expert support in behavioral services.
Crisis Stabilization
Program Overview
At ACS, we specialize in crisis stabilization and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to help them live their best lives by partnering with and training caregivers. Our services cater to individuals aged 5-59 who are eligible for Regional Center services and exhibit challenging behavior. We address a range of behavioral needs in different living environments, such as family homes, residential facilities and hospital settings.
Our collaborative approach involves creating customized care plans, promoting community integration, and improving quality of life. Our successful track record providing behavioral services in Shasta, Tehama, and Butte Counties demonstrates our ability to achieve positive outcomes.
Crisis Stabilization
This program prevents acute crises from escalating, offering support for long-term success. Services include crisis stabilization plans, behavioral assessments, skill acquisition, training, respite, and access to community resources. Intended to be a temporary service program that spans 12-24 months.
Behavior Respite
Our Behavior Respite Program is focused on supporting families and caregivers. This program addresses burnout by providing an opportunity for rest, relief, and self care. Behavior Respite can seamlessly extend beyond our Crisis Stabilization Program, offering essential long-term support.
Transforming Lives
Program Goals
Least Restrictive
Maintain the least restrictive living environment, enhancing comfort and autonomy for individuals.
Educate Caregivers
Educate and empower primary caregivers with effective behavioral management strategies.
Rest for Caregivers
Offer primary caregivers essential breaks and opportunities for self-care to maintain their well-being.
Behavior Improvement
Focus on reducing crisis behaviors in clients while encouraging positive replacement behaviors.
Expand Resources
Identify and integrate community resources and services to enhance the client’s support network.
Promote Safety
Prioritize and ensure the safety of all individuals, creating a secure and supportive environment.
When to Refer
Individual displays challenging behavior, such as self-injury, aggression, or property damage
Individual's challenging behavior poses a safety risk to themselves or others, limiting their access to the community
Residential provider has issued or is likely to issue a 30-day eviction notice due to challenging behavior
Family has reported challenges providing adequate support for their child
Family is requesting or likely to request out-of-home placement
Despite having received services in the past, the individual’s behavior continues to decline
The family has reported a history of non-compliance, and alternative approaches need to be considered
Eligibility Criteria:
Individual is between age 5 and 59
Eligible for Regional Center services
Currently displays challenging behavior
Currently residing in a family home, licensed care facility, supportive/independent living environment, or hospital/STAR placement
Ambulatory and in good general health
