The Advanced Crisis Planning program from The Arc of Mississippi is designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), serious mental illness, and/or alcohol and drug addictions and their families/service providers prepare for and navigate behavioral or medical crises before they happen.

Here’s what it focuses on:

 

Program Highlights

• Proactive planning for individuals who may experience behavioral or emotional crises

• Helps families and support teams develop personalized crisis plans

• Encourages collaboration with medical professionals, caregivers, and community supports

• Aims to reduce emergency interventions and promote stability and safety

• Often used alongside other programs like CTS (Community Transition Services) for those moving out of congregate settings

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This program is part of The Arc’s broader mission to ensure people with IDD, serious mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addictions can live safely and independently in their communities with the right supports in place.