{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1141.06d","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-1141.06d","heading":"Community-based crisis stabilization residential services.","body":"(a)\n(1)\nBy October 1, 2026, the Department shall award one-year contracts with 2 non-governmental organizations for the purpose of operating crisis stabilization beds and crisis stabilization services.\n(2)\nCrisis stabilization services shall:\n(A)\nOperate in a manner that is voluntary, non-coercive, trauma-informed, and culturally competent;\n(B)\nProvide a home-like environment that supports stabilization and recovery;\n(C)\nServe individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises, including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders or housing instability;\n(D)\nOperate in coordination with the Department's crisis response system, including the 988 Lifeline established under part B of Chapter 18 of Title 34, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency program, mobile crisis services, hospitals, and community-based behavioral health providers; and\n(E)\nPrioritize diversion from emergency departments, inpatient hospitalization, and involvement with the criminal legal system.\n\n(b)\nThe non-governmental organizations awarded contracts pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall:\n(1)\nPossess no less than 5 years of experience operating residential psychiatric crisis stabilization services that provide voluntary therapeutic, community-based, and home-like treatment for individuals aged 18 or older with psychiatric symptoms and deemed appropriate for residential services in a structured, closely monitored temporary setting based on an on-site psychiatric assessment, including demonstrated experience serving adults with co-occurring substance use disorders;\n(2)\nBe certified by the Department to provide residential psychiatric crisis stabilization services; and\n(3)\nHave at least 5 years of experience conducting behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization planning, and referrals to ongoing behavioral health services and supports.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 11C. Department of Behavioral Health.","Subchapter I. Establishment."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-1141.06d","current_through":"2026-10-22 (D.C. Law 26-190)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-10-26T05:48:18Z","sha256":"72c22a6bb69947af16b5e92dfd5d36753e2ca4fe0b4d18812e5c165076c8f30c","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1141.06c","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1141.06e"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}