Connections named as a leader in the Social Impact category.

Connections Health Solutions, the leading innovator of immediate access emergency behavioral healthcare, today announced Fierce Life Sciences and Fierce Healthcare have named Connections Health Solutions as one of 2024’s Fierce 50 honorees. The Fierce 50 showcases 50 individuals and companies driving advancements in medicine, fostering innovation and shaping the future of biopharma and healthcare.  

Connections’ work was honored under the social impact category. A category that recognizes companies reshaping the landscape of health and well-being by acting on the issues that matter most. 

“The annual Fierce 50 special report highlights individuals and companies that are driving progress in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotechnology industries,” said Ayla Ellison, Editor-in-Chief of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare. “These 50 outstanding organizations and people demonstrate excellence in their fields, and their commitment to innovation, equity, and improving lives is truly commendable.”  

As a leader in the behavioral health industry, Connections has been nationally recognized and sought after for its expertise in architecting and operating value-based crisis care systems. Its centers include emergency behavioral health walk-in services, 23-hour observation, crisis stabilization, and outpatient treatment and support. Every Connections center accepts 100% of individuals in need of care, regardless of insurance status or acuity, with a goal to resolve and stabilize their emergency in the safest and least restrictive setting. Connections has proven that its model decreases unnecessary hospitalizations, increases access to high quality outpatient care, produces superior outcomes for patients and their families, and reduces operational and financial strain on both the healthcare and judicial systems.  

“We’re honored to be included in the Fierce 50, as it is a testament to the tremendous care and support given by our team members to all individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency,” said Colin LeClair, Connections chief executive officer. “At Connections, our mission has always been to provide immediate care to people in crisis and connect them to long-term support within their community, and this recognition affirms the impact we are making in the lives of individuals and communities. We look forward to continuing to lead the charge in shaping the future of emergency behavioral healthcare.” 

Connections Health Solutions operates two of the largest emergency behavioral health response centers in the country, both located in Arizona, the mobile crisis response unit in Gallatin County, Montana, and recently opened crisis centers in Virginia and Washington. The Company will operate a new emergency behavioral health walk-in center and mobile crisis response unit in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in late 2024 and a crisis response center in Woodbridge, Virginia in the first half of 2025. 

The Fierce 50 is a constellation of the most brilliant visionaries and trailblazers, handpicked by the discerning editors of Fierce Biotech, Fierce Pharma, and Fierce Healthcare. These individuals and companies are a driving force in healthcare delivery, drug development, research, and more.  

To read the Connections feature article in the 2024 Fierce 50 report, visit https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/connections-health-solutions.