Cares Team is a dedicated mental health service provider based in Buffalo, New York, specializing in crisis intervention and mobile mental health support. Designed to serve individuals experiencing psychiatric distress or behavioral health emergencies, the organization deploys trained mental health professionals directly to those in need, offering assistance in the community setting when immediate care is required. The Cares Team functions as an alternative to hospitalization or police intervention, with a strong focus on de-escalation and supportive engagement.

With a commitment to client-centered care, the team works collaboratively with local hospitals, social service agencies, and law enforcement to ensure continuity and appropriateness of care. Their culturally competent approach emphasizes respect, empathy, and accessibility, serving individuals across diverse populations regardless of age or socioeconomic status. The Cares Team plays an essential role in reducing stigma around mental health by providing timely, compassionate, and community-based support. As an integral part of Buffalo’s mental health infrastructure, they help fill a critical gap in services, especially for those without access to ongoing psychiatric care.

Key Services:

– Mobile mental health crisis intervention
– On-site de-escalation, assessment, and support
– Community-based psychiatric evaluations
– Short-term crisis stabilization
– Collaboration with hospitals, law enforcement, and service agencies
– Mental health referrals and follow-up planning
– 24/7 availability for urgent mental health needs

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