Mobile Crisis Response

Pearl's Center of Hope, Inc. provides 24/7 rapid response, assessment and early intervention to individuals experiencing crisis.

The purpose of this service is:

Prevention of acute exacerbation of symptoms
Prevention of harm to the individual or others
Provision of quality intervention in the least restrictive setting
Development of an immediate plan of safety to help avoid higher level of care

Community Based Stabilization

The Adult Intensive Crisis Stabilization Program helps individuals (age 18 and older) who have an acute psychiatric disorders such as severe psychosis or depression, intrusive behaviors, or extreme thoughts of suicide or harm to others. Patients that struggle with daily activities or experience acute episodes of a recurrent condition may be candidates for this treatment.

Patients in the program receive intensive psychiatric management to help them stabilize as quickly as possible. Continued treatment is offered to meet ongoing mental, emotional, and physical needs.

Our compassionate team of mental health clinicians work with activity therapists and case managers to provide comprehensive care to all patients. The program includes group therapy and educational sessions focused on relapse prevention and improved relationships and communication.

Patient Qualifications for Crisis

To qualify for these services the individual must meet two of the following criteria at the time of admission of service:

(A) Experiencing difficulty in establishing and maintaining normal interpersonal relationships to such a degree that the individual is at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, homelessness, or isolation from social support
(B) Experiencing difficulty in activities in daily living such as maintaining personal hygiene, preparing food and maintaining adequate nutrition, or managing finances to such a degree that health or safety is jeopardized.
(C) Exhibiting such inappropriate behavior, the immediate intervention is documented by a mental health, social services, or judicial system are or have been necessary
(D) Exhibiting difficulty in cognitive ability such that the individual is unable to recognize personal danger or significantly inappropriate social behavior.

Peer Support

Peer Recovery Support Specialists are individuals who are in recovery from substance use or co-occurring mental health disorders. Their life experiences and recovery allow them to provide recovery support in such a way that others can benefit from their experiences.

Benefits of peer support include:

Increased self-esteem and confidence
Increased sense of control and ability to bring about changes in their lives
Raised empowerment scores
An increased sense that treatment is responsive and inclusive of needs
Increased sense of hope and inspiration
Increased empathy and acceptance
Increased engagement in self-care and wellness Increased social support and social functioning

Outpatient
Counseling

Pearls Center of Hope, Inc is aiming to provide an outpatient counseling practice that provides in-person therapy in Petersburg, Virginia. We also provide therapy to clients who are located throughout the state of Virginia through the use of our secure telehealth platform. We provide services to clients who are (age 5 and 95), children adolescents, and adults through individual, couples, marriage, or family, and group therapy. Through the use of several interventions including talk therapy, we help clients with depression, anxiety, feeling disconnected, grief, nervousness, panic attacks, PTSD, trauma-related disorders, uncontrollable crying, and more. We build a treatment plan that is uniquely yours.

23-Hour Crisis Stabilization

Pearls Center of Hope Inc. (PCOH) aims to offer 23-hour Crisis Stabilization services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. These services include ongoing assessment, crisis intervention, and clinical determination for the level of care required. Our comprehensive 23-hour service aims to provide support and care for individuals in crisis. We recognize that urgent behavioral health needs require multi-disciplinary crisis intervention and observation to stabilize the immediate crisis and determine the next appropriate step in the plan of care. Our program goals include a thorough assessment of crisis and psychosocial needs, coordination of care, crisis intervention, and health literacy counseling.

Mental Health Skill-Building

Mental Health Skill-Building Services are time-limited trainings and supports that assist individuals with achieving and maintaining community stability. Qualified mental health professionals help individuals develop independent living skills, assist with identifying and utilizing community resources, provide assistance with medication management, and monitor psychical health and nutrition.

Areas of skill building are determined by individual need and services take place in the individual’s home and in their community.

Examples of skill building may include:

Housekeeping and organizational skills
Laundry skills
Budgeting
Personal Hygiene
Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning
Managing Stress
Medication Management

Care

Our care includes but not limited to:

Engaging activities
Continuous learning opportunities for daily skills
Cultivating positive culture climates
Providing an enjoyable workplace experience while having a commitment to our community

Mission

Our goal is to provide support to those in crisis to see that hope is obtainable and possible.

“It is the grit that makes pearls possible."

Vision

With our team of license and certified professionals care is just one step away available 24/7.

Values

P.E.A.R.L.S

Passion for all we serve

Excellent delivery of care

Accountability to our team and clients

Respect for all

Leadership mentoring models

Support that works your way