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Celebrating excellence in behavioral health design: Connections Kirkland wins the 2024 SHN Architecture & Design Award

We are thrilled to announce that Connections Kirkland has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Senior Housing News (SHN) Architecture & Design Award in ...

Nov 7, 2024 1:34:25 PM
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Top five questions to discuss before releasing a CRC solicitation: how to unlock financial sustainability in crisis response

Establishing and maintaining a crisis response center is crucial for effective mental health care, but it requires a well-thought-out strategy to ensure ...

Nov 7, 2024 10:17:26 AM
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Top five questions to include in an RFP’s clinical scope section

Writing a solicitation to identify a provider to build and/or operate a comprehensive crisis response center is a complex endeavor that requires a thorough ...

Oct 31, 2024 10:03:26 AM
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Key considerations to build a crisis response center 

Across the U.S., county governments are at the forefront of transforming behavioral health crisis response. The launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, ...

Oct 24, 2024 10:22:59 AM
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Three core components of a comprehensive crisis center, simplified

A well-designed crisis care system has the potential to transform how individuals in need access timely and appropriate support. Central to this vision are ...

Oct 16, 2024 9:58:56 AM
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Post crisis services: How lower acuity crisis programs and post-discharge planning increase stabilization success 

When a mental health crisis is averted, the journey to recovery is far from over. Comprehensive discharge planning is paramount to ensure individuals receive ...

Oct 8, 2024 12:49:07 PM
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How walk-in behavioral health urgent care centers solve an access problem in local communities

When a mental health crisis strikes, every minute counts. Yet, during an emergency, individuals often face agonizing waits of a month or more for a therapy ...

Oct 2, 2024 10:17:39 AM
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Continued care through crisis stabilization units

Crisis stabilization units (CSU) provide inpatient-level care for individuals requiring secure, intensive monitoring beyond the 23-hour crisis observation ...

Sep 25, 2024 10:14:12 AM
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The role of 23-hour crisis observation units in emergency mental health care

23-hour crisis observation units aim to quickly assess needs, initiate treatment, and plan for discharge to ensure ongoing stabilization in the least ...

Sep 18, 2024 10:44:06 AM
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Streamlining crisis care: how dedicated receiving functions minimize use of ED and jails

One of the core goals of crisis services is to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and jail bookings by providing readily accessible behavioral ...

Sep 11, 2024 9:28:44 AM