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What is a Crisis Intervention Program? How CNS Saves Lives-💜

CNS Healthcare • May 16, 2025

The Crisis Intervention Program at CNS Healthcare is a safe place for Michigan residents who need help in a crisis. CNS is equipped to provide immediate aid for individuals struggling with various crises including substance abuse, domestic violence, or a mental health-related emergency.

Key Takeaways

  • The Crisis Intervention Program at CNS Healthcare provides immediate help for those in mental health crises.
  • Detroit residents receive care through 24/7 on-call response, walk-in appointments, and virtual care.
  • CNS collaborates with other crisis organizations including local law enforcement, domestic violence shelters, and community hospitals.

Overview of the Crisis Intervention Program at CNS Healthcare

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CNS' Crisis Intervention Program provides immediate resources for individuals struggling with a mental health crisis or any related crisis. They collaborate with various community partners, including police officers and local service providers, to ensure you receive appropriate assistance.

Key services offered

CNS Healthcare offers 24/7 on-call response for those in distress.


  • During your intake appointment, you'll be assigned a case manager. They will get you resources based on your specific needs.
  • Next, you will receive a crisis plan. This will be put into action if you lose your decision-making abilities.
  • If you're in need of housing, CNS can connect you with HAVEN, a domestic violence shelter.
  • You can receive access to a variety of behavioral health services and mental health providers. This is helpful for those with mental illness.
  • If you're concerned about the well being of a household member or friend, call the CNS Oakland County Crisis Hotline at 1-800-231-1127. You can also call the Wayne County line at 1-800-241-4949, or the Macomb County line at 1-855-927-4747.
  • Access critical Suicide Crisis Resources by texting "Start" to 741-741. You can also reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline by calling or texting 988.
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Community partnerships and collaboration

CNS Healthcare has community partnerships with local law enforcement and emergency departments. This makes our Crisis Intervention Team effective in providing help during a crisis.


They collaborate with organizations including HAVEN, a domestic violence shelter, ambulance services, Common Ground, community hospitals and 24-hour walk-in centers.

How the Program Helps the Michigan Community and its Residents

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CNS provides immediate response and essential resources for individuals and family members dealing with mental health conditions. Because they have access to first responders and community partnerships, you can trust that you will receive excellent care.

Immediate response to mental health crises


Michigan residents can contact the CNS Crisis Line at any time for confidential help. CNS provides emergency mental health services and critical resources to the community. This makes Detroit a safer place through an effective crisis response system.

Trust in CNS Healthcare

The Crisis Intervention Program at CNS Healthcare offers quick and essential assistance for you as a Michigan resident.


By providing this life-saving crisis support, CNS Healthcare is creating profound positive change among local Michigan communities.

Learn More About CNS Crisis Intervention

FAQs

  • 1. What is the Crisis Intervention Program at CNS?

    The Crisis Intervention Program at CNS Healthcare is a federally funded program. We offer suicide prevention and mental health support for individuals and household members experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This crisis program is supported by the Michigan Department of Health and Bureau of Justice Assistance.

  • 2. Who can access this program?

    CNS serves the local area of Southeastern Michigan, specifically Wayne County, Oakland County, and Macomb County.



  • 3. How does it work in an emergency?

    In the case of a suicide threat or severe mental distress, CNS Healthcare will quickly assess the situation and get you the help you need.


  • 4. Where can I find additional information about this program?

    Additional information about the Crisis Intervention Program at CNS can be found on the CNS website.

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