The Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) is a special unit of the DSWD Field Office CAR operating Eight (8) hours a day to serve as an action center to immediately respond to cases of individuals and families in crisis situations. It provides integrated services such as immediate rescue and protection, provision of direct financial and material assistance, augmentation assistance during disasters and referrals for immediate medical, legal, psychosocial and other services, including temporary shelter to clients. It is described to provide protective services for the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families in crisis situation and communities in difficult circumstances due to disasters and calamities and are needing assistance to recover or rehabilitate.
