*ASSIST was renamed Adult Crisis Stabilization in 2024.
Visitors to Howard Center’s Adult Crisis Stabilization program find themselves in a calming, softly lit space decorated in earth tones and furnished with comfortable lounge chairs and a collection of house plants. A television streaming video of tropical fish hangs on a wall above a shelf of jigsaw puzzles and in each of the program’s six private bedrooms a welcome basket awaits the next resident.
The program provides this welcoming atmosphere along with 24-hour staffing for Chittenden County adults experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Clients usually stay for 5-7 days of therapeutic group sessions, medication administration, assistance with changes in medication, psychiatric and nursing support, and individualized assistance with life stressors.
This is a private bedroom in Howard Center’s Adult Crisis Stabilization program. The room provides a tranquil, softly lit environment designed to offer comfort and peace for those experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Decorated with calming earth tones and a welcoming atmosphere, each room is part of a broader program that includes therapeutic group sessions, medication support, and access to beautiful outdoor spaces.
Each day includes home-cooked meals, access to an outdoor pavilion and gardens, a structured daily schedule, and staff support.
Howard Center’s Adult Crisis Stabilization program features a beautiful outdoor pavilion and gardens, providing a peaceful retreat for clients.
Clients include those who would otherwise need hospitalization or who are transitioning from an in-patient hospital stay. Most return safely to their homes and families after their stays while others are assisted to find longer term care. Staff work with clients to develop individualized treatment plans, access Howard Center services, and connect with other community organizations and services.
Clients at Howard Center’s Adult Crisis Stabilization program can choose from a variety of movies, books, puzzles, and games, creating a well-rounded and engaging environment for relaxation and mental stimulation.
The lounge area at Howard Center’s Adult Crisis Stabilization program offers a calming, softly lit space with comfortable chairs, perfect for therapeutic group sessions and personal downtime.
Referrals to Adult Crisis Stabilization may be made through crisis services, hospitals, and Howard Center Community Support Program care managers.