Genesis HealthCare System opened a Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit on June 15, helping meet a growing need for youth mental health support in Southeastern Ohio. Youth will receive care in a healing environment where they can build coping skills while staying connected to family, school and community.
The new service provides care for youth in crisis who can’t be effectively treated through outpatient services and do not need inpatient psychiatric care. The unit will serve youth ages 10 to 17. Genesis will work with local agencies and partners to identify youth who may need additional help during a crisis.
“Not every young person in crisis needs to be hospitalized, but they do need help right away,” said Matt Perry, President & CEO at Genesis HealthCare System. “Timely care is critical, and families need support close to home. Working alongside our community partners, this program gives youth a safe place to stay, get the care they need and begin moving forward.”
Youth will take part in a two-week program focused on safety, stability and growth, including:
- Individual and group therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Educational and social activities
- On-site classroom teacher
- Shared spaces for meals, laundry and practicing life skills
- Planning for ongoing support after discharge
In partnership with the Muskingum Area Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, Genesis was awarded American Rescue Plan Act grant funding through the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to bring this service to the region.
For more information, visit genesishcs.org/ycsu.
