Definitions
What does CST stand for?
Community Support Team
Who leads the CST team?
A licensed clinician (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC)
*CST Team Lead
What is WRAP?
Wellness Recovery Action Plan – a personalized crisis and wellness management plan.
List three required elements in a service note.
Date, duration, type of service, intervention, and progress assessment.
Name one service NOT covered by CST.
Childcare, or recreational activities not tied to PCP goals.
Define psychoeducation.
Education on mental health and substance use to help clients understand and manage their condition.
What does a Peer Support Specialist do?
Models recovery, encourages self-advocacy, and supports engagement.
Describe a first responder action in CST.
De-escalating a behavioral crisis and linking the person to services.
What must be included in every CST contact note?
Purpose, location, time, intervention, and progress toward PCP goals.
What is meant by ‘titration’ in CST?
Adjusting service intensity based on changing client needs.
What is the goal of CST?
To support recovery and community stability for adults with complex needs.
Name a responsibility of the Licensed Substance Abuse Professional.
Develops relapse prevention strategies and provides SUD education.
What should be in a crisis plan?
Intervention steps, support contacts, triggers, and coping strategies.
When is a CST Service Note due?
Can CST be provided in institutions?
No, CST is for community-based settings only.*