From time to time I do come across information on alternatives to hospitalization and thought it would be helpful to initiate a thread where information on such programs can be stored. I believe there is a tremendous need to alternative forms of care, both for the sake of the individual in crisis, their caregivers, and larger society.

It's possible your community might have an alternative to hospitalization program in place. If they don't, perhaps you could get the ball rolling, using the following information as possible models to follow.