August 14, 2017
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Memorandum
MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM
The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a valuable resource provided by the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD(HCMHIDD) that is comprised of an interdisciplinary mobile team of health professionals who respond to all residents (adults or children) of Harris County who are willing to voluntarily accept MCOT services. MCOT services include those in which consumers are:
In a mental health crisis, but unable and/or initially unwilling to access services through a traditional psychiatric outpatient setting.
At risk for hospitalization without immediate intervention.
Not in acute crisis, but in need of outreach services to prevent further deterioration, and to ensure linkage to appropriate outpatient psychiatric services and community services.
Accordingly, MCOT responds to requests for assistance from family members and citizens.
MCOT is available to assist deputies on scenes involving individuals in mental health crisis.
Historically, MCOT has been underutilized by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office; thus, we are expressing a desire to strengthen the relationship with MCOT so that deputies can make appropriate and direct referrals in a timely manner.
As such, this Memorandum is being distributed to inform all HCSO personnel of the availability of MCOT and/or the assistance offered via the Sheriff’s Mental Health & Jail Diversion Bureau.
Attached to the Memorandum is a brochure providing a brief synopsis of the MCOT program, and the following is a description of the MCOT referral process:
When an deputy takes a consumer to the NeuroPsychiatric Center (NPC), Ben Taub General Hospital, or other appropriate medical facility utilizing an Emergency Detention Order (EDO) form, and the deputy is of the opinion that the consumer will have difficulty following up with long-term care after their hospitalization.
When a consumer does not meet the criteria for an EDO, but the deputy is of the opinion that the consumer needs some kind of psychiatric intervention to prevent an escalation of their mental health condition/issues.
When a consumer does not meet criteria for an EDO and they, the consumer, are asking for mental health assistance.
How to Make a MCOT Referral:
Anyone can contact the Harris Center Helpline (24/7) by calling 713-970-7000 or 1-866-970- 4770 select “Option 1” to make a referral via telephone.
Response Time:
MCOT responds to all referrals within 24 hours of receiving the referral.
Hours of Operation:
MCOT operations are provided from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, with referrals taken by MCOT staff during regular office hours and after-hours by the Harris Center Helpline Staff.
The Mission of MCOT:
Compassionate Resolution &
Interventions for Sustaining
Independence &
Stability
How Do I Get Help?
To place a referral over the phone, call 713.970.7520
Referrals are taken by MCOT staff during regular office hours & after
hours by
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Helpline Staff.
Referrals may be faxed to 713.970.7555
Referrals may be emailed to
In the event of
Imminent Risk of Danger:
Call 911
Mobile Crisis
Outreach Team
(MCOT)
Who Are We?
The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is an interdisciplinary
mobile team comprised of Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Master’s Level Clinicians,
Bachelor Level Clinicians, and Psychiatric Technicians specializing in
crisis intervention.
MCOT provides services to Children & Adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Hours of Operation?
Monday through Friday 7:00am – 10:00pm
Weekend/After Hours Coverage provided by the
Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT)
“For he who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has
everything.”
Thomas Carlyle
Who is Eligible for Services?
All Residents of Harris County willing to voluntarily accept
MCOT services are eligible.
MCOT services include those in which consumers are:
In a mental health crisis but unable and/or initially unwilling to access services through a traditional psychiatric outpatient setting
At risk for hospitalization without immediate intervention.
Not in acute crisis but in need of outreach services to prevent further deterioration & to ensure linkage to appropriate outpatient psychiatric services & community services.
Available?
MCOT services are community based within Harris County.
We come to you.
What Services are Available?
Crisis Intervention
Psychiatric Assessment
Brief Therapy
Nursing Services
Nutrition Education
Substance Abuse Assessment
Intensive Case Management
Medication management to include: Initiation, restart or adjustment, as warranted
Linkages & Referrals to ongoing services:
o Psychiatric
o Primary Healthcare o Substance Abuse
Treatment o Residential o Psychosocial
Rehabilitation o Financial o Vocational o Legal
La misión de MCOT:
Compasiva Resolución y
Intervenciones para el
Sostenimiento de
Independencia y la
Estabilidad
¿Cómo obtengo ayuda?
Para colocar una referencia por teléfono, llame al 713.970.7520
Las referencias son tomadas por
personal MCOT durante horas de oficina regulares y después de horas de
El centro Harris de IDD de ayuda personal y Salud Mental.
Referencias pueden ser enviada vía fax al 713.970.7555
Referencias pueden ser enviadas por correo electrónico
En el caso de
Riesgo inminente de peligro:
Llame al 911
Equipo de Crisis
móvil
(MCOT)
¿Quiénes somos?
El equipo móvil de alcance de Crisis (MCOT) es un equipo móvil interdisciplinario conformado por psiquiatras, enfermeros, médicos de
nivel Máster con licencia, clínicos de nivel licenciatura y técnicos psiquiátricos especializados en
intervención en crisis.
MCOT proporciona servicios a Y adultos de los niños que están experimentando una crisis de salud
mental.
¿Horas de operación?
Lunes al Viernes 7:00am – 10:00pm
Fin de semana y después de horas cobertura proporcionados por el
Equipo de respuesta de intervención de crisis (CIRT)
"Para el que tiene salud, tiene esperanza; y el que
tiene esperanza lo tiene todo."
Thomas Carlyle
¿Quién es elegible para los servicios?
Todos los residentes de Harris County dispuestos a aceptar voluntariamente servicios MCOT
son elegibles.
Servicios de MCOT incluyen aquellos en los que los consumidores estan:
En una crisis de salud mental, pero inicialmente dispuesto a acceder a servicios a través de una tradicional psiquiátrico ambulatorio
Riesgo de hospitalización sin intervención inmediata.
No en crisis aguda pero en
necesidad de servicios de extensión para evitar mayor deterioro y para garantizar la vinculación a servicios psiquiátricos ambulatorios
adecuados y servicios de la comunidad
¿Dónde están los servicios disponible?
Servicios de MCOT son en la comunidad dentro del Condado
de Harris.
Venimos a ti.
¿Qué servicios están disponibles?
• Intervención de crisis
• Evaluación psiquiátrica
• Terapia breve
• Servicios de enfermería
• La educación en nutrición
• Manejo de caso intensivo
• Manejo de medicamentos que incluyen: iniciación, reinicio o ajuste, como una garantía
• Vínculos y referencias a servicios permanentes:
o Psychiatric
o Primary Healthcare
o Substance Abuse Treatment o Residential
o Psychosocial Rehabilitation o Financial
o Vocational
o Legal
