Under 5008(e), crisis intervention may be provided when?

• A. Only after discharge from the facility
• B. Concurrent with assessment, evaluation, or any other services
• C. Only by a licensed psychologist
• D. Not at all during assessment

Answer: (B)

Crisis intervention is immediate, short-term support to stabilize someone in a crisis and keep them safe. Under 5008(e), this help can be provided while a person is undergoing assessment, evaluation, or while they are receiving other services. That means urgent stabilization or de-escalation can occur right alongside the process of figuring out needs and planning treatment, rather than only after all evaluations are done or after discharge. It supports timely safety and helps the team address urgent concerns without delaying care.

Crisis intervention isn’t limited to one type of clinician; it can be provided by appropriately trained staff as part of the treatment team, not solely by a licensed psychologist. The other options suggesting it happens only after discharge or not during assessment don’t align with the idea of offering immediate support during the crisis as part of ongoing care. In practice, it may involve calming techniques, risk assessment, safety planning, and coordination with the treatment plan to move the individual toward stabilization.