The primary aim of the New Jersey Crisis Services Toolkit is to empower the crisis
support workforce to deliver strength focused practices. The Crisis support workforce
consists of all professional counselors, practitioners, and peer specialists who work
in crisis/acute care services, including mobile response, community supports, crisis
call centers, crisis stabilization and screening centers. This Toolkit is designed
to serve as a comprehensive guide born out of real-world experiences and insights
from experts, providers, and persons served by the crisis service system. Within
these pages, you will find a roadmap for understanding the complexities of crisis
support services. Drawing upon lived experiences, evidence-based practices and
innovative approaches, this toolkit empowers its readers to foster resilience, promote
wellness, and build stronger, more resilient communities. It offers practical tools,
strategies, and frameworks designed to equip the crisis support workforce of all
types, and individuals alike, with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate
crises with compassion and efficacy.
