Crisis Intervention

Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are in acute emotional distress; who are or perceive themselves to be in life-threatening situations; who are a danger to themselves or to others; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action. The objective of crisis intervention is to defuse the critical nature of the situation, ensure the person’s safety, and return the individual to a state of equilibrium in which he or she is capable of identifying and seeking solutions to the problem.

  • Vinfen

    This agency (formerly Mental Helath Association of Greater Lowell), offers a variey of services including outpatient counseling (Community & Family Counseling Services) that provides a range of counseling and consultation services for children, adults, couples, groups, and families. Other services include Community Based Flexible Support Services for adults with a major mental illness, and the…

  • Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center

    This is a program for victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, crisis intervention counseling, and temporary transitional housing for the short term. It also provides a court advocacy program that includes assistance with obtaining a restraining order, legal consultation and representation (on a sliding fee scale), and rapid response teams. It…

  • AgeSpan

    AgeSpan is a private, non-profit agency which services seniors residing in the 28 cities/towns in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore area. It manages the State Home Care Program and is federally designated as the Area Agency on Aging. It provides information, resources and services including, but not limited to, care management, money management, respite…

  • Baldpate Treatment Center

    Baldpate Treatment Center specializes in comprehensive mental health and substance abuse programs. It provides medically assisted detox from substances including, alcohol, heroin, cocaine, stimulants, benzodiazepines and other prescribed or illegal drugs. Services include 24-hour pre-screening, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy, medication management, partial hospitalization, inpatient care, residential short-term treatment, consultation and education. It…

  • Riverbend

    Riverbend, formerly known as Lowell House, is a private agency that provides comprehensive outpatient and residential addiction services. It offers a continuum of care that includes prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery for those at risk for specific substance abuse or addictive disorders and/or HIV. Services are offered at various locations to address the life management…