Feasibility of Mobile and Technology Assisted Aftercare Services for Crisis Stabilization Units

The mobile and technology assisted aftercare consists of mobile mental health professionals who travel to participants to provide mental health services including counseling, navigation of community referrals, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, psycho-education, and social support. Participants randomized to this condition will also receive 24/7 access to evidence-based behavioral health mobile applications that are recommended based on the participant's diagnostic status, learning style, and goals. Frequency of app use is up to the participant's discretion. However, during weekly aftercare sessions, the CSS may assist the participant with creation of an app use schedule that is realistic for the participant's needs and treatment goals.

Treatment as usual services include a personalized discharge plan, a follow up appointment within a month of discharge for evaluation and connection to other agency services if applicable. Some of these services may include outpatient counseling for behavioral and emotional problems, psychiatric services, group therapy, case management, rehabilitation services, homeless recovery services, employment services, medication-assisted treatment, group-based team building activities, primary care clinic, and forensic services. Individuals may also receive ancillary referrals for applicable healthcare services, access to residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment services, and access to a tablet.