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The federal policy door for behavioral health is open, and counties are ready to walk through it
County officials don't usually get to say the federal policy stars are aligning, but at the recent National Association for Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference, that's exactly what the message was, and the evidence backs it up.Mar 20, 2026 9:55:57 AM -
The federal policy door for behavioral health is open, and counties are ready to walk through it
County officials don't usually get to say the federal policy stars are aligning, but at the recent National Association for Counties (NACo) ...Mar 20, 2026 9:55:57 AM -
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Prince William County is changing what mental health crisis response looks like
Insights and early outcomes shared during a recent panel at the National Association of Counties (NACo) highlight how Prince William ...Mar 13, 2026 8:50:37 AM -
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Rethinking post-naloxone care: turning a life-saving moment into a path forward
Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, but the care someone receives after that moment matters just as much. In King County, Connections ...Jan 23, 2026 11:48:54 AM
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Why behavioral health inpatient solutions fall short in a crisis
For individuals facing a behavioral health crisis, the traditional response often defaults to inpatient hospitalization. While longer-term inpatient care is ... Jul 17, 2025 3:12:20 PM.png)
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Why emergency rooms fall short in behavioral health crises
When a behavioral health crisis strikes, the emergency room is often the first place people turn for help. While emergency departments (EDs) are essential for ... Jul 3, 2025 11:34:00 AM.png)
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Understanding the true costs of behavioral health crisis care
When communities face behavioral health crises, the default solutions often involve incarceration or emergency room visits. While these options might seem like ... Jul 3, 2025 11:21:45 AM%20(12).png)
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Transforming crisis care systems across America: three lessons from NatCon 2025
This May, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing hosted NatCon25, a premier gathering in mental health and substance use, which brought together nearly ... Jun 5, 2025 3:06:36 PM.png)
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Regulatory shifts and real-world impact: 5 key takeaways from the Behavioral Health Business Value Conference
At the recent Behavioral Health Business (BHB) Value Conference, industry leaders gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of value-based care in behavioral ... May 22, 2025 10:49:48 AM
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How mobile crisis is bridging the mental health gap for youth
May is Mental Health Month and as conversations about emotional well-being take center stage, it's critical to spotlight one of the most urgent and underserved ... May 9, 2025 12:31:44 PM
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Bridging the gap: key takeaways from the Rural Mental Health Hearing at the PA State Capitol
Last week, Connections team members, Kimberly Jones, MS, LPC-S, Vice President of Clinical Operations; Chris Santarsiero, Vice President of Government Affairs; ... Apr 17, 2025 3:43:41 PM.png)
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No wrong door approach in crisis care: 5 key takeaways from Crisis Jam with Dr. Chris Carson
In a recent Crisis Jam discussion, Dr. Chris Carson, pioneer of the 23-hour observation model and Co-Founder of Connections, shared his insights on ... Mar 28, 2025 11:23:58 AM.png)
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Dr. Margie Balfour debates voluntary vs. involuntary crisis admissions on Crisis Jam
Recently, Dr. Margie Balfour joined the Crisis Jam to discuss one of the most pressing issues in crisis care: voluntary versus involuntary admissions. Dr. ... Mar 19, 2025 4:23:38 PM
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