Diversion First

"All kids need a little help, a little hope,
and somebody who believes in them." 

-- Magic Johnson

What We Do

• Intervene at crisis points with children, youth and/or their families to prevent higher levels of care such as hospitalization, court involvement and/or residential placement
• Provide skills to support de-escalation and distress tolerance 
• Assess the family’s strengths and needs and identify services for immediate intervention
• Collaborate with providers to ensure the most effective services are provided to support stabilization in the community

Whom We Serve

Arlington residents up to age 22 at risk of and/or experiencing:

• Hospitalization
• Residential placement
• Detention/court involvement
• Behavioral health crisis
• Inabilities to maintain safety
• Inabilities to care for themselves in age-appropriate ways

Diversion First Services

• 45-day crisis intervention program to help stabilize children and youth (up to age 22) experiencing a behavioral health crisis
• Office and community-based services Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Intensive therapy up to 3 sessions per week and care coordination as needed in efforts to prevent hospitalization and maintain safety and stability in the community
• Linkage to ongoing services in the community

To make a referral: