Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit

Our Services

Located near Visalia’s Oval Park, the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit provides rapid, compassionate mental health care for children, teens, and young adults experiencing a crisis. The unit offers short-term, focused support that helps restore safety, reduce distress, and guide families toward ongoing care and community resources. This dedicated space includes 12 chairs divided into two areas—one for children (17 and under) and one for transitional-age youth ages 18–21—ensuring age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive care.

Our team provides:

• Crisis evaluation, intervention, and stabilization

• Psychiatric services and discharge planning

• Support for serious mental health challenges and acute stress

• A healing-centered, structured environment to help de-escalate crisis situations

• Connections to community resources and follow-up care

   

Youth may access the CSU as walk-ins, either independently or with a caregiver. Youths can also be referred by:

• Emergency departments
• Schools
• Community partners
• Law enforcement

Our Commitment

Every child and young adult who enters the CSU is met with dignity, compassion, and evidence-based care. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping families through their most vulnerable moments and guiding youth toward safety, stability, and long-term well-being. The CSU ensures that local youth have timely access to appropriate care close to home—reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and keeping them connected to their families and support systems.