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Hillsdale Daily News

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Hillsdale residents in mental health crisis have a non-hospital option

Local residents experiencing a mental health crisis have an alternative to hospitalization through LifeWays’ Crisis Residential Unit, according to a community announcement. The program offers short-term residential support for adults in Hillsdale County and Jackson County who need stabilization in a safe, recovery-focused environment. The unit is designed to fill the gap between outpatient treatment and inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Mental health crises can manifest in various ways, including overwhelming anxiety, severe depression, escalating symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress, according to the announcement. While these situations require immediate attention, they do not always require hospitalization. The Crisis Residential Unit provides constant support from trained staff, allowing individuals to stabilize in a comfortable setting. The program's residents stay in private bedrooms and have access to shared living spaces, a full kitchen and laundry facilities. The unit serves adults who are willing to participate voluntarily in treatment and need short-term crisis stabilization but may not require inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Their stays can last up to fourteen days, giving individuals time to connect with resources and prepare for their next steps in recovery. “Sometimes people need more than a counseling appointment, but they don’t need a hospital,” wrote Director of Crisis Services

Hillsdale County, MI · 08-05