Kayla M. Theriault, Jeffrey J. Vanderploeg, S. E. Quinn, Kellie G Randall, F. T. Bonadio, Yvette Cortez
2026.4.1CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
tlooto Summary
These services are available as a transition option after the MRSS initial 72-hour services when a youth continues to exhibit patterns of behavioral and emotional needs, which require continued intervention and coordination to maintain typical functioning and prevent continued emotional and/or behavioral escalation.
Abstract
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) play a key role in the children's behavioral health system, providing a home-based and community-based response to children experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This article reviews the role of MRSS and best practices for the model based on national guidelines and outcomes from several communities implementing MRSS. Performance metrics and outcomes are shared from Connecticut's Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, a prominent MRSS model.
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THERIAULT, Kayla M., et al. Mobile response and stabilization services. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2026, 35 3(3): 541–556.