10603.1 Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention services are services that engage children and youth who may be experiencing a behavioral health crisis, as defined in Chapter 80 of Title 22-A of the DCMR.

10603.2 Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention services:

(a) Are available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week; and

(b) Include the following covered services:

(1) Screening for mental health and substance use disorder service needs;

(2) Administration of acute behavioral health crisis stabilization and psychiatric assessments to children, youth, and their families;

(3) Developing rapport with the individual;

(4) Providing support to the individual; and,

(5) Providing referrals to appropriate resources, including longer-term mental health or substance use disorder rehabilitative services.

10603.3 Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention services shall be:

(a) Delivered by a multidisciplinary team consisting of at least two (2) people and must include:

(1) At least one professional or paraprofessional with expertise in mental health services and the appropriate qualifications to conduct a mobile crisis screening and assessment; and,

(2) At least one member who is face-to-face and in person with the individual.

(b) Billed in hourly units.

(c) Delivered in accordance with requirements set forth in Chapter 80 of Title 22-A DCMR.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 013719 (December 5, 2025).

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