23-HOUR CRISIS STABILIZATION
Pearls Center of Hope now offers 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization Services an immediate, compassionate alternative to hospitalization for individuals in acute behavioral health crisis. Learn who qualifies and how we help below.
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What Is 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization?
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Our center is staffed 24/7 by a multidisciplinary team including licensed clinicians, nurses, and peer support specialists who deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care. The goal is to stabilize the crisis, assess needs, and connect individuals to the most appropriate next level of care.
Key services include:
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Psychiatric evaluation and medication support
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Individual and family therapy
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Crisis counseling and safety planning
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Nursing care and health monitoring
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Psychoeducation and skill restoration
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Care coordination and discharge planning
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Who Qualifies for 23-Hour Crisis Care?
To be eligible for 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization at Pearls Center of Hope, individuals must meet the following clinical criteria, based on Virginia.
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Medicaid guidelines:
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Experiencing an acute behavioral health crisis that poses a risk to self or others, or significantly impairs functioning
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Not requiring inpatient hospitalization but needing more support than outpatient or mobile crisis services can provide
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Able to participate in treatment voluntarily or with guardian consent if under 18
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Medically stable and not in need of emergency medical intervention
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Willing to engage in crisis stabilization services and follow safety protocols
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We serve both adults and youth, and our team conducts a comprehensive assessment upon arrival to ensure the service is the right fit.
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Why Choose Pearls?
At Pearls Center of Hope, we believe care should be dignified, responsive, and healing. Our 23-Hour CRC model is designed to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, support recovery, and connect individuals to long-term resources. We offer a welcoming, affirming space where every person is met with compassion and clinical excellence.
Referrals & walk-Ins welcome. To make a referral or learn more, contact us at 804-821-2133. We’re here 24/7 to support individuals, families, and community partners in navigating crisis with care.