Community Crisis Response Team Intervention for an Individual with Mental Health Concerns

The Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) was dispatched to evaluate an individual who appeared disheveled and had multiple scratch marks on her face. She reported paranoia, believing staff and government officials were hacking into her life and bank account, and expressed anger towards law enforcement for alleged theft and inaction.

The individual stated she was evicted from her apartment at the Old Mill Apartments due to her claims of being hacked and stolen from. She expressed feeling 'trapped' and 'driven mad,' and was hesitant to engage with any form of housing or shelter, stating, 'I will never do a house, apartment, or any shelter ever again. I don't want to be around people.'

She revealed feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, and had been struggling with suicidal ideations for months, planning to 'jump into the ocean and give up.' She expressed concern for her animals and wished to avoid leaving them unattended.

The CCRT discussed placing her animals at the Humane Society for a 5-day shelter placement. The individual requested to be taken to a hospital for evaluation of both physical health issues and to speak with a mental health provider.