Crisis Residence

The CATCH, Inc. Crisis Residence provides a 24-hour, short-term residential stabilization program for adults actively experiencing behavioral health crises. The program also functions as one of the City’s emergency psychiatric facilities for individuals who are chronically mentally ill and/or homeless.

Crisis Residence

The Crisis Residence is an eight-bed program designed for adults who are homeless and have psychiatric or co-occurring psychiatric/substance use disorders. Using the Mental Health Recovery Model, our highly trained team addresses both mental health and substance use challenges while helping consumers transition toward long-term stability and independence.

With a treatment team comprised of administrative, clinical, and supervisory oversight; we focus on stabilization, recovery, community reintegration, emphasizing dignity, and independence. Our staff facilitate transfers to longer-term housing and treatment programs such as Community Residential Programs (CRPs) and Progressive Demand Residences.

Clinical Services

Our dedicated team of psychiatrists, a physician assistant, nurses, social workers, and counselors provide individualized, recovery-focused treatment in a professional, compassionate, and trauma-informed manner. Core services include:

  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Medication Management
  • Symptom Stabilization and Wellness Planning
  • Crisis Intervention and Safety Monitoring
  • Psychoeducation and Life Skills Training
  • Case Management and Discharge Planning
  • Referrals and Coordination for Community-Based Support and Treatment Providers

 

Enrollment Eligibility

  • For individuals 18 years of age and over
  • Average stay is typically 30 to 90 days, based on clinical need and payer authorization
  • Diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) according to the DSM-V
    • Individuals referred must be chronically homeless. Individuals with dual diagnoses (mental health and substance use disorders) are accepted.

  

Enrollment Information

Referrals may be made through the City of Philadelphia’s Community Behavioral Health (CBH), hospitals, providers, case managers, or may come through the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Referrals can be found here.

 For more information about our Crisis Residence, please call (215) 236-9414

 

Crisis Residence – Girard Medical Center
801 West Girard Avenue,
8th Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19122