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Prince William County Dedicates Crisis Receiving Center

“Now, this facility is going to be state of the art. This facility is going to be the template,” Youngkin said.  “A facility that is not in a hospital setting, a facility that, in fact, is an inviting facility that has an opportunity for Vi...

May 16, 2023
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Crisis Response Center: An alternative to incarceration

Dr. Margie Balfour, with the Crisis Response Center, says the Tucson Police Department can bring those in need of treatment directly to the facility for immediate care.

Apr 19, 2023
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New SAMHSA CCBHC Criteria Will Foster Innovation in Crisis Services Continuum

Recently, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) updated its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) criteria to better align with its National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care.1

Apr 13, 2023
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Kirkland plans to build mental health crisis center

A coalition of five King County cities is set to build the county’s first walk-in mental health crisis care center, officials announced Wednesday, a move that comes before a countywide levy vote in April that could add even more such center...

Mar 13, 2023
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The “unwinding” of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition: 3 things to know

Beginning April 1, 2023, states may resume Medicaid redeterminations and terminations of coverage for those no longer eligible.

Feb 22, 2023
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The downward spiral: how Omaha’s criminal and mental health systems break down — and ways we could fix them

When it comes to addressing the intersections of mental health and criminal justice, it seems there aren’t many better places to work than Arizona.

Feb 14, 2023
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Recent federal policy updates aim to improve access to crisis care

As thought leaders in behavioral health crisis care, Connections Health Solutions (CHS) advocates at all levels of government for an improved and reimagined crisis response system that provides immediate access to high-quality behavioral he...

Feb 10, 2023
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Crisis mode

A scorching afternoon in Tucson in August 2020 had all the makings of a tragedy. A local judge had ordered Tucson police to pick up a man for a mental health evaluation.

Jan 20, 2023
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New SAMHSA guidelines will benefit youth in crisis

Youth in the United States have a growing need for multisystem behavioral healthcare. Unfortunately, they are often subject to unnecessary hospital visits, lengthy stays in inpatient facilities, or other out-of-home placements to receive ca...

Jan 20, 2023
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Eugene Weekly Article: Crisis Mode

Eugene Weekly highlights Connections model of care, and what can be learned from 10 years of serving the Tucson community.

Jan 20, 2023
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Setting youth in crisis and their families up for success

There is a mental health crisis among youth in the United States. Nearly half—44%—of US high school students reported in 2021 that they had experienced feelings of persistent hopeless or sadness in the past year.1 How can we help youth when...

Jan 09, 2023
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5 ways to support your mental health in the new year

Mental health includes your psychological, emotional, and social well-being and affects how you feel, think, and act. It’s an important part of your overall health and quality of life. As we enter the new year, it’s important to make your m...

Jan 03, 2023
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