Rural Crisis Care Center
Walk-in behavioral health crisis care — accepting all referrals regardless of age, ability to pay, or clinical condition. Peer support, psychiatric evaluation, nursing care, medication management, lab services, and warm hand-offs to ongoing care.
Somewhere to go — for any behavioral health crisis
SCAMHC's Rural Crisis Care Center accepts all walk-ins and referrals from hospital emergency departments, law enforcement, probate courts, mental health and substance abuse treatment providers, and emergency services personnel. All individuals who present are clinically assessed regardless of eligibility criteria. If a person's condition requires a level of care outside the scope of the Rural Crisis Care Center (e.g., medical hospitalization or acute inpatient psychiatric care), the facility makes those arrangements and does not shift responsibility to the initial referral source. Access-to-care number: 1-877-530-0002.
- Accepts all walk-ins and referrals — voluntary or involuntary
- No age, income, or diagnosis requirement for assessment
- Every person greeted upon arrival by a Peer Support Specialist for triage
- If higher-level care is needed, the facility arranges transfer — never shifts responsibility
Comprehensive crisis stabilization under one roof
Peer Support & Triage
Every person is greeted by a Peer Support Specialist upon arrival for immediate triage screening to determine level of need.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatrist, physician, PA, or CRNP evaluations available in-person or via TeleHealth for individuals requiring medical or psychiatric assessment.
Nursing Assessment & Care
Nursing assessment, medication monitoring, and medication administration as ordered for individuals with medical or medication needs.
Pharmacy & Medication Assistance
On-site pharmacy, stock medications for behavioral health crises, and expanded medication assistance for indigent consumers — including a 30-day supply of psychotropic medications.
Laboratory Services
On-site lab services including urine drug screens, alcohol test strips, blood glucose, and other tests as ordered by a physician.
Respite Housing & Meal Assistance
Housing vouchers for local hotels for homeless individuals in behavioral health crisis. Meal assistance available through case managers for those who qualify for respite housing.
Therapy, coordination, and transportation
Level of Care Assessment & Treatment Planning
Master's level clinicians complete Level of Care Assessments and person-centered, recovery-focused treatment plans upon arrival.
Individual & Family Therapy
Individual and family therapy as clinically appropriate, including coping skills, illness education, and discharge readiness.
Psychoeducation & Basic Living Skills
Health and safety programming, discharge readiness, and individualized skills training to support community reintegration.
Crisis Planning & Court Services
Behavioral health placement assessments, safety planning, and court testimony for individuals involved with Probate Court.
Transportation
Transportation provided to appropriate levels of care, home, and after-care appointments — including peer specialist escort to outpatient appointments.
Mental Health Care Coordination
Care coordination with other providers for continuity of care, warm hand-offs, and linkage to essential community services.
Admission and exclusionary criteria
All individuals who present to the Rural Crisis Care Center are clinically assessed — including those who do not meet full admission criteria, who receive crisis stabilization services, a safety plan, and a warm hand-off referral.
- All behavioral health crises accepted — voluntary or involuntary, any age, any condition
- No ability-to-pay requirement; accepts self-referrals, law enforcement, hospitals, courts, and EMS
- Does NOT admit: Primary physical disorder requiring hospital or nursing home care (individual must be medically stable)
- Does NOT admit: Individuals without a behavioral health need or who require a more intensive level of care — arrangements for appropriate transfer are made
Walk in or call ahead — we'll be ready
The Rural Crisis Care Center accepts walk-ins at any hour. Referral sources — including law enforcement, hospital EDs, courts, and EMS — may call 334-822-3007 High-risk individuals (actively suicidal, homicidal, or aggressive) are met upon arrival by clinical staff. Transportation to initial after-care appointments is provided by Rural Crisis Care Center staff.