New Profiles Report: Mobile Crisis Teams, 2024
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Mobile Crisis Teams (MCTs) are a critical component of the behavioral health crisis care continuum, as they enable crisis teams to meet face-to-face with an individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis. MCTs have demonstrated effectiveness in helping to address crises and reduce the use of emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitalizations, and adverse interactions with the criminal justice system.
For the 50 states reporting data in both 2023 and 2024, there was an increase of 301 non-child specialized MCTs operating in 2024 compared to 2023 (a 17 percent increase).
Profiles reports are available at: www.nri-inc.org/profiles. State Mental Health Agency staff have access to detailed accompanying materials through the NRI’s State Profiles restricted-access website. Please contact NRI at profiles@nri-inc.org with any questions or comments.
