Michigan allocates $56M to launch 13 crisis stabilization units for mental health care

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — People who find themselves in a behavioral health crisis will now have more places to turn to.

The State of Michigan has designated $56 million to create 13 crisis stabilization units (CSU’s).

CSU’s provide a short term alternative to emergency departments and psychiatric hospitals, where patients experiencing a mental health crisis can receive immediate care.

Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with agencies across the state to implement the CSU’s, ensuring no one is left hanging in what can oftentimes be their toughest moments…

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