SERVICES

Here below is a detailed summary of the services that our crisis managers, investigators, and chaplains provide to the public through various programs. As a nonprofit organization, Behavioral Health and Crisis Management relies on contributions to continue providing free support services. Any donation, large or small, supports the vital role we play in restoring mental health, training new personnel, serve and support emergency victims, hospitalized patients, homeless, inmates, police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and their families.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Personal, Couple & Family Peer Counseling

We all face issues in one form or another, it is part of our nature which is our creator's way of testing us.

Many times these challenges are not addressed early. Our crisis managers provide personal attention to helping those who need it most. A lot of consideration is given to ensure privacy and strict confidence to all who seek help. No part of your information will ever be shared with others, and you will never be judged.

Our crisis managers are available for counseling in the following areas:

Stress & Depression
Mid-Life Crisis
Suicidal Ideation
LGBTQ Lifestyle
Pre-Marital Concerns
Marital Discord
Child & Adolescent Redirection
Alcohol, Drug & Sex Addiction
Domestic Violence
Divorce & Side Effects
Death & Grief

If you are experiencing one of these issues above, give us a call and speak with one of our crisis managers.

Cost of service: $0-$150/2hr for wavier approved cases.

Youth Mentorship

BACM will not only serve as mentors but also as crisis managers aiding the youth in our communities by enabling them with resources such as mentorship and career training. Our crisis managers will work side by side keeping the youth under their care to ensure a growing success. Our crisis managers are matched with children and adolescence who are in need of a caring, responsible adult in their lives or in need of re-direction. Our goal is to improve their well-being by providing a role model that can support them academically, socially, and or personally. This goal can be accomplished through school work, communication, and or activities.

Cost of service: $0-$150/day for wavier approved cases.

Welfare Check-Up & Care-Package Delivery

Our crisis managers/chaplains are available to check on those you care, and love for. If you are concerned about the well-being of your grandparents, parents, children, friend, or any other, give us a call. Also, we give out care-packages to those in the military, public safety, individuals in need, ill, and homeless. The care-packages given vary according to the status of the individual. And may consist of non-perishable foods, hygiene essentials, clothing, blankets, school supplies, books, get-well cards, flowers, spiritual materials, and more. If you know of an individual who can benefit from a care-package, or have items you would like to donate, give us a call and speak with one of our chaplains.

Cost of service: FREE to submit request drop-offs to those in need. To do so, use "Crisis Manager" below.

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Medical Support & Crisis Intervention

Our crisis managers apply their training in emotion, stress management, diversity aware to help communities and agencies in times of crisis. They help first responders by remaining available to various special teams. For example, they could assist in a crisis response team during negotiations and serve as a resource during situations and debriefings. Our crisis managers help community members, first responders, and victims by offering support services, such as venting listener, peer counseling, basic essentials, and referrals to affirming mental health professionals. A crisis manager's assistance during a crisis can free first responders to fulfill other duties. Our crisis managers offer immediate, short-term help to individuals who are experiencing an event that produces emotional, mental, physical, and behavioral distress or problems. Crisis intervention is not limited to suicidal ideation. Our crisis managers have resources that can provide further sustainable help for individuals in crisis. Our crisis managers respond to emergencies when witnessed, and called upon such as vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and national emergencies. They notify and work alongside first responders and mental health professionals while providing services; if necessary and permitted our crisis managers are trained and will administer First Aid, CPR, AED & BLS.

Our crisis managers also work directly with their local and surrounding communities, serving as arbitrators during conflicts between parties, their role is to resolve communal issues and establish resolutions. They serve as advocates for parties whose voices aren't being heard and rights violated. They provide accommodated services and resources to help re-develop communities. They serve to resolve, prevent, and protect the general public from nuisance crimes and religious policing organizations that proselytize and enforce religious regulations upon others. Our objective is to promote the safety and well-being of all people by performing in person check-ups and serving as a deterrent by the utilization of our investigators while keeping law enforcement informed of our operations within the community. Our crisis managers serve as a liaison between law enforcement and the general public - bridging gaps, providing community services and safety education. If you would like for a crisis manager to be dispatched to an incident, inform first responders.

Cost of service: FREE to submit request. To do so, use "Crisis Manager" below.

Civil & Victim Advocates

Our crisis managers/investigators create resourceful legal materials, advocate for justice, and lead support services while they build a rapport with communities. If you're a victim and law enforcement hasn't been able to bring you justice and the case is closed, please contact us and speak with one of our investigators; they will investigate your case, help you find an attorney, and provide protective service if needed at no cost to you. Law enforcement often have their hands tied due to time restraints and political red tape, that isn't fair to you and shouldn't be a part of our justice system. Our investigators aren't bound by those constraints. However, we're still bound by the law and any illegal activity would result in invalidation of any evidence collected, dismissal of your case, revocation of our license, and criminal charges; that is not how we operate. Don't hesitate if you're facing a corporation or government agency as we will stand by you. We are professionals in the investigative field and have relations with large civil rights and criminals attorneys to level the field in your fight for justice. This service is currently only available to Fargo, ND residents.

Cost of service: FREE to submit request. To do so, use "Crisis Manager" below.

Workplace Conflict Resolutions

Our crisis managers/Investigators are dedicated to supporting the emotional wellness of employees. They have compassion for employees and understand the workplace as they have been there themselves dealing with stress, co-worker and supervisor conflicts, long hours and work dissatisfaction. Our crisis managers/investigators work in various locations with an extensive list; not all locations could be listed.

Veterinaries, Environmental Facilities, Farms, Correctional Facilities, Hospitals, Homeless Shelters, Major Truck Stops, Sky and Holiday Resorts, Businesses/Corporations, Emergency Response Teams, Retirement Communities, Apartment Complexes, College and School Campuses, Airports, Cruise Ships, EMS, Fire & Police Departments, Hospice Centers, Nursing Facilities, and Shopping Malls.

Cost of service: $0-$150/hr for wavier approved cases.

Social Services Aide Program

BACM offers a range of social services free of charge under the OpenArms program. Assisting individuals in with immigration, food stamps, medicaid/medicare applications, tax filing, elderly, and SSI assistance along with other governmental-related referrals and resolving housing and landlord issues.

Cost of program: FREE to submit request. To do so, use "Crisis Manager" below.

Mental Health Aide & Investigations

Our crisis managers attend to the emotional well-being of patients, their families, and friends. While offering compassion, and peer counseling in the midst of injury, illness, and frightening life changes while in/out of a hospitalized setting. They also, assist in ensuring patients have an excellent healthcare experience. If you're a victim or suspect neglect or abuse from a medical facility, please contact us and speak with one of our investigators.

If the hospital chaplain and or your personal clergy are not available we are here for you; we are also willing

to accommodate you until your personal clergy arrives. If you are interested in this service, give us a call

and speak with one of our crisis managers.

Cost of service: FREE Mental Health Aide | $0-$150/hr for Investigations for wavier approved cases.

Juvenile Redirect Program
Educational programs are underway to bring about a well disciplined youth. This program is for children and adolescences who are in need of a re-direction in a caring approach, trips will be coordinated to jails, hospitals, and funeral homes; to give a "real life experience". This is to create an opportunity for them to self reflect and see the possible consequences of their actions in a safe and humane environment under the supervision of crisis managers/chaplains and law enforcement.

Cost of program: $0-$150 for wavier approved cases.

Incarceration Treatment Assessment

Our crisis managers/investigators assist jail and prison administrations in the fulfillment of inmates’ rights. They help inmates adjust psychologically to incarceration, aid in the reduction of recidivism by helping them find meaning and purpose, assist with acquiring job-skills training, communicate with family, and support reentry into the community through resources and access to social networks.

They provide support services to inmates upon request. Those who are incarcerated will have

to make a request by calling BACM directly or provide our contact information to facility staff. Once we have been contacted. Date and time will be scheduled for a visit and one of our crisis managers/investigators will be dispatched.

Those who are incarcerated may also put the crisis manager/investigators on their visitor's list. Our crisis managers/investigators ensure that inmates are cared for, and if needed have access to medical support. They also, ensure that they are accommodated with educational and support services.

Cost of service: FREE to submit request. To do so, use "Crisis Manager" below.

Homeless Outreach

Our crisis managers/chaplains go out into the streets and locations where the homeless are known to be and have been reported. They are there to serve regardless of faith or lack thereof. Outreach typically occurs in the environment in which the homeless gather. Our services may include the distribution of provisions such as food, clothing, and blankets. Building relationships with the homeless and providing them with information, relational care, p rayer, conversation, and ministering according to their spiritual needs are part of the outreach.

Cost of service: FREE to submit request. To do so, use "Crisis Manager" below.

OFFERED TRAINING

CPR, AED & First Aid Training

Our personnel are trained in basic life support. Upon hire individuals of BACM our must complete their academic studies, basic training, and undergo noninvasive emergency procedures to assist in the immediate survival of a client, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, stabilization of fractures, spinal immobilization, and basic first aid. This training is also available to the general public.

Cost of training: $60.00/day

Crisis Management Training

Each training coordinator will teach and prepare individuals who seek to become crisis managers, investigators, or chaplains. Those who are interested must undergo basic training. The training takes three months to a year to complete. Trainees will learn what the role is, how to present themselves and serve others. They will have the option to become specialized in their field. Once they have completed their studies and training they will be awarded a certification, a photo ID or badge w/holder, and polo. If you are interested in becoming a crisis manager, investigator, or a chaplain give us a call to schedule an appointment for admissions.

Cost of training: $650.00

CHAPLAINCY SERVICES

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Self Discovery Aide

Our chaplains are trained in world religions, inter-spirituality, and can assist you in identifying your own

spiritual beliefs through a process of spiritual self-discovery. This service can be administered over the

phone or in-person followed by a series of questions. If you are interested in this service, give us a call and speak with one of our chaplains.

Cost of service: FREE to submit request. To do so, use "Crisis Manager" below.

Diversity Awareness Seminar

Our chaplains teach individuals who are interested in learning the basics of history, beliefs, dress code, ceremonies, holidays, festivals, and etiquette of being a guest in various faith traditions. Classes are available and this information is posted and can be reviewed on the events tab.

If you have any questions in regards to a faith tradition whether interested in learning; have been invited to

a ceremony, feeling anxious and want some comfort knowing what to expect; or have been exploring, plan on converting or reverting; give us a call and speak with one of our chaplains.

Cost of service: FREE to submit request. To do so, use "Crisis Manager" below.

Accommodated Services

Our chaplains are available to administer worship service according to your faith tradition. Services can be administered at your residence, workplace, summer camp, hospital chapel, and other various locations. If you are interested in this service, give us a call and speak with one of our chaplains.

Cost of service: $0-$250/day for wavier approved cases.

Secular & Religious Ceremonies

Our officiants/chaplains administer a variety of ceremonies, below is a list:

Profession of Faith
Baptism
Commitment
Handfasting
House Blessing
Wedding
Baby Welcoming & Naming
Memorial, Funeral & Burial Service

Our officiants/chaplains officiate all different types of weddings in civil, cultural, and religious settings. Before your wedding, an appointment with one of our officiants/chaplains is required. Both parties must have their identification cards in their possession on the day of your wedding. The officiant/chaplain will have to take photos of both parties' identification cards for verification, and record purposes. No part of either parties' information will ever be shared with others.

Requirements:

1. In order for a officiant/chaplain to officiate your wedding, a valid legal marriage license is required. This can be obtained from your local county courthouse or government facility.

2. The father of yours to be wife/husband (if possible), and two witnesses are required to be present.

3. If you or you're to be wife/husband have been previously married, both of you must inform the officiant/chaplain before the time of your wedding.

Providing false or inaccurate information will result in an invalid marriage. The officiant/chaplain willn't be held responsible for fraudulent information obtained.

Disclaimer:

Types of weddings that are not accepted nor will be officiated are listed as follows:

Multiple (legal)
Forced
Incest
Child

If you are interested in this service, give us a call and speak with one of our officiants/chaplains.

Cost of service: $0-$350/day for wavier approved cases.