Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams

The center provides mental health services for adults age 18 and older who are chronically and/or severely mentally ill who live in the Los Angeles County portion of the Antelope Valley. Services include group counseling, in person crisis intervention, mental health drop in centers, mental health evaluation, outpatient mental health facilities, psychiatric disorder counseling, psychiatric mobile response teams, specialized information and referral, and volunteer opportunities. There are geographic restrictions.

The treatment services provide psychiatric and medication assessment, mental health services, support groups for persons with dual diagnosis, group therapy, and medication management. Mental health evaluation is done with clients who meet the eligibility requirements and are seeking ongoing treatment at the center. The center does not provide court-ordered mental health evaluation.

The agency also sponsors a MHSA-funded Wellness Center to provide services and support to former DMH mental health clients who are recovering well and no longer need intensive services. The Wellness Center provides self-help mental health support groups; peer to peer support groups; social/recreational activities; medication evaluation and support services; and integrated services and support for co-occurring disorders, such as substance abuse. The center is located at the agency's satellite location.

In addition the centers provide physical health screening, and assistance with referrals to health care providers. The program also provides healthy living and health management education. Referrals are given for employment services, education, housing possibilities, benefit maintenance and short term or crisis mental health services.