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Crisis Services for Children Network History
The Crisis Services for Children Network (CSCN) was
developed in response to a Request for Proposal of the
Southern Region Counties of the State of Wisconsin. The
Southern Region county group initiated contact with the
Wisconsin Association of Family and Children’s Agencies
(WAFCA) requesting that a potential provider be involved
in the development of a network that both provides a
direct service to counties and serves as an agent for
program development within the Southern Region of
Wisconsin. Northwest Counseling and Guidance Clinic –
Northwest Connections responded with a proposal which
was accepted by the county group.
Crisis Services for Children Network
This network is designed to assist counties with
matching children experiencing a crisis to the most
appropriate crisis stabilization services. Each county
identifies specific providers that can be used in their
community. Providers throughout the state will be
contacted by Northwest Connections to initiate their
participation in the network. Northwest Connections
will match a child to crisis stabilization services,
provide necessary training experiences to the providers,
and coordinate transportation and placement of each
child based on the individual county preferences. In
addition, the CSCN will serve as the agent for ongoing
program development throughout the region.
Crisis Services for Children Network Philosophy
We recognize the importance of collaboration,
client-centered and community-based interventions. The
principles of respect, support, and least restrictive
treatment, guide our interventions.
Northwest Connections (NWC) works in collaboration with
provider agencies and county human service departments
to provide comprehensive, community-based, crisis
services.
Our system of collaboration with counties and service
providers creates opportunities to maximize use of
pre-existing services and creates a seamless customer
friendly service while minimizing additional service
costs.
Crisis Services for Children Network Goals
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Improve the accessibility and quality of mental health
services available to youth.
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Apply the least restrictive treatment approach
necessary.
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Utilize the continuum of resources within the community
and region.
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Develop community-based services to meet the needs of
youth.
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Develop and maintain a network for crisis stabilization
options.
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Utilize services as close as possible, in proximity to,
a youth’s natural support system whenever possible.
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Reduce unnecessary out of home placements being made
during a crisis.
Crisis Services for Children Network Program Components
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A telephone crisis line available 24 hours a day, 7 days
per week.
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Development and maintenance of a network of providers
that will accept referrals for children in crisis.
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Coordinate transportation. Assist the county to develop
transportation options in order to improve accessibility
of services.
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Community-based service development within the region.
How will Northwest Connections interface with Crisis
Services for Children Network?
Northwest Connections (NWC) will have a toll free number
separate from the direct crisis line. All providers
involved in the Crisis Services for Children Network
(CSCN) will contact this number to coordinate services.
NWC will collaborate with all members of the CSCN to
ensure that we are providing the best services to assist
children and their families.
Contact Information:
Jill Chaffee
Director of Organizational Development
jillc@nwcgc.com
Iris Ostenson
Emergency Services Coordinator
iriso@nwcgc.com
Wendy Winger
Mental Health Specialist
715
491-0637
wendyw@nwcgc.com
Forms and Guides available on the website:
Process
CSCN Overview
CSCN Match Process
CSCN Match Flow Chart
CSCN Referral Form
Provider Materials/Mobile Packet
Voluntary Respite Checklist
Crisis Stabilization Admissions Agreement
Voluntary Service
Agreement
Release
of
Records
CSCN
Face Sheet
Provider Stabilization Documentation Forms
Hourly Documentation
PerDiem Documentation
Sample Stabilization Invoice
County/Provider Forms
Provider Verification Training Form
Provider Memorandum of Understanding
Provider Sample DCF Policy to Provide Crisis
Stabilization Services
Training
If you are
interested in receiving a copy of the training, please
contact Wendy Winger at
wendyw@nwcgc.com or 715.491.0637
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