Keep Kids First:
Pass S3066 & H8180
About MRSS:
Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) is a proven, evidence-based approach to helping children and families during a behavioral health crisis — anytime, anywhere.
Too often, when a child is in crisis, families have limited options: call 911, go to the emergency room, or wait for services that may not be available in time. These responses can be traumatic, costly, and disconnected from a child’s ongoing care.
MRSS provides:
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Rapid, in-person crisis response
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De-escalation and clinical assessment
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Short-term stabilization and follow-up support
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Coordination with families, schools, and providers
This model is endorsed as a best practice by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is designed to meet children and families where they are, both physically and emotionally.
ABOUT THE BILL:
The proposed legislation (S3066/H8180) would establish MRSS as a statewide, 24/7 service available to all children and youth in Rhode Island.
KEY PROVISIONS:
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MRSS would be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for all children under age 21, regardless of insurance status.
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Crisis teams must respond in person within 60 minutes when appropriate.
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Families would not need a referral, prior authorization, or intake process to access services.
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Services would be delivered in homes, schools, and communities whenever possible, not in institutional settings.
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The program would utilize Medicaid, commercial insurance, and state funding to ensure sustainability.
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MRSS services would be provided without co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.
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The state would track response times, outcomes, and cost savings, and report annually to ensure effectiveness.
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