Advanced Crisis solutions
How to Refer
Refer clients to Advanced Crisis Solutions for expert support in behavioral services.
Crisis Stabilization
Program Overview
At ACS, we specialize in crisis stabilization and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to help them live their best lives by partnering with and training caregivers. Our services cater to individuals aged 5-59 who are eligible for Regional Center services and exhibit challenging behavior. We address a range of behavioral needs in different living environments, such as family homes, residential facilities and hospital settings.
Our collaborative approach involves creating customized care plans, promoting community integration, and improving quality of life. Our successful track record providing behavioral services in Shasta, Tehama, and Butte Counties demonstrates our ability to achieve positive outcomes.
Crisis Stabilization
This program prevents acute crises from escalating, offering support for long-term success. Services include crisis stabilization plans, behavioral assessments, skill acquisition, training, respite, and access to community resources. Intended to be a temporary service program that spans 12-24 months.
Behavior Respite
Our Behavior Respite Program is focused on supporting families and caregivers. This program addresses burnout by providing an opportunity for rest, relief, and self care. Behavior Respite can seamlessly extend beyond our Crisis Stabilization Program, offering essential long-term support.
Transitional Services
Transitional services are essential for clients moving from one location to another. Our transitional services include comprehensive assessments, cross-training and relationship-building. Our goal is to partner with caregivers and facilitate a successful transition with practical behavioral strategies.
Behavioral Training
Our behavioral training series is crucial for client success and includes proactive strategies, de-escalation techniques, and crisis management for caregivers and providers. Customizable to specific client needs, these trainings are a core part of behavioral services and mission at ACS.
Transforming Lives
Program Goals
Least Restrictive
Maintain the least restrictive living environment, enhancing comfort and autonomy for individuals.
Educate Caregivers
Educate and empower primary caregivers with effective behavioral management strategies.
Rest for Caregivers
Offer primary caregivers essential breaks and opportunities for self-care to maintain their well-being.
Behavior Improvement
Focus on reducing crisis behaviors in clients while encouraging positive replacement behaviors.
Expand Resources
Identify and integrate community resources and services to enhance the client’s support network.
Promote Safety
Prioritize and ensure the safety of all individuals, creating a secure and supportive environment.
When to Refer
Individual displays challenging behavior, such as self-injury, aggression, or property damage
Individual's challenging behavior poses a safety risk to themselves or others, limiting their access to the community
Residential provider has issued or is likely to issue a 30-day eviction notice due to challenging behavior
Family has reported challenges providing adequate support for their child
Family is requesting or likely to request out-of-home placement
Despite having received services in the past, the individual’s behavior continues to decline
The family has reported a history of non-compliance, and alternative approaches need to be considered
Eligibility Criteria:
Individual is between age 5 and 59
Eligible for Regional Center services
Currently displays challenging behavior
Currently residing in a family home, licensed care facility, supportive/independent living environment, or hospital/STAR placement
Ambulatory and in good general health
Working with ACS
Referral Process
For Regional Center Service Coordinators, follow the steps below to prepare and submit a referral packet to Advanced Crisis Solutions. For Families and Residential Providers funded by the Regional Center, contact your client’s Service Coordinator and ACS for assistance.
Step 1
Consultation
Consult with your designated Case Manager Supervisor, then present the case for review and approval.
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Prepare a cover letter addressed to:
Jesse Daniel, M.A., BCBA
Advanced Crisis Solutions Inc.
2877 Childress Drive
Anderson, CA 96007 -
Include a detailed account of the presenting issues:
Description from the client detailing current challenges
Specify the reason for the referral
Contact details for Regional Center and primary caregiver
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Attach pertinent documents such as:
Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
Individual Personal Plan (IPP)
Psychological evaluations
Developmental assessments
Recent medical documents
A list of medications
The most recent behavioral plan
Quarterly/semi-annual reports
Incident reports from the previous 6 months
Step 2
Referral Packet
Prepare and complete a referral packet and email it to our office. Be sure to include the following documents:
Step 3
Confirmation
After Advanced Crisis Solutions receives the referral, a representative will email you the expected timeline of service and required authorizations.
