START Team (Fraser Health)
About
Provides confidential mental health crisis intervention services for children and teens.
The Short Term Assessment Response Team (START) provides the following services:
- Mental health assessment
- Safety planning
- Resource and referral coordination
- Brief crisis stabilization treatment (individual and/or group) if needed
- Family support
- Psychiatric assessment by a psychiatrist if needed
- Professional consultation
Eligibility
Children and teens aged 6 to 18 years who are experiencing the rapid onset (in the past 2-4 weeks) of extreme mental health symptoms resulting in the child/teen being unable to participate in their typical daily activities or relationships.
Mental health crisis may include: self-harming, suicidal thoughts or attempts, intense anxiety or depression, distorted thinking, or high risk of significantly harming others. Child or teen must live in the Fraser region.
Referral
Youth, families, schools and medical professionals can directly access our services by contacting the START Team at 1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811).