A mobile, community based, collaborative model of treatment designed to deliver variable levels of service intensity to clients within their communities and their homes. Program services provide a bridge between providers, clients, and clients' support systems, to enhance independent community living. Clients who are experiencing acute psychiatric illnesses and their families are provided with the rapid and individualized support they need to prevent or shorten hospital stays, avoid commitment to long-term hospitalization and prevent the loss of employment, housing and relationships.