Crisis Services
The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) serves Ventura County residents ages 18 to 64 who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Adults who are placed on a civil commitment hold or who arrive on a voluntary status are assessed for appropriate level of care up to inpatient hospitalization. Should inpatient hospitalizing be required, the CSU facilitates this transfer process. Adults who do not meet criteria are stabilized at the CSU and discharged following psychiatric assessment, safety planning, and aftercare/discharge coordination. The CSU is staffed with a Registered Nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. A psychiatrist is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Mobile Crisis Outreach for TAY (MCOT)
Mobile Crisis Outreach for TAY (MCOT) is a specialized crisis team for Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) 18-25-year-olds who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. The team responds county-wide to crises during business hours and are trained on the specific risk-factors associated with this age group. This is a small team that works closely with the VCBH Mobile Crisis Response Team for continuous crisis support and responses outside of MCOT's operating hours. To reach MCOT, please call 1-866-998-2243.
