CIRT is for Crisis Calls Only. For general inquiries please call (805) 445-7800.
CIRT is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. CIRT delivers quick and accessible service to families by providing specialized crisis intervention and in-home support and linkage to county mental health services or other appropriate assistance. Services may be provided over the phone as the initial emergency call is taken (i.e. de-escalation and linkage) or in person (i.e. emergency mental health assessments, proactive safety planning and safety monitoring, collaborative introduction meetings). If necessary, CIRT has the authority to hospitalize a child or youth, involuntarily for up to 72-hours.
SAFTY is for Crisis Calls Only. For general inquiries please call (805) 445-7800.
SAFTY provides children’s crisis response services and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Quick and accessible service to families include specialized crisis intervention, in-home support and linkage to County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services or other appropriate agencies. Services may be provided over the phone as the initial emergency call is taken (i.e. de-escalation and linkage) or in person (i.e. emergency mental health assessments, proactive safety planning and safety monitoring, collaborative introduction meetings). If necessary, SAFTY has the authority to hospitalize a child or youth, involuntarily for up to 72 hours.
