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How a better crisis response model is easing pressure on systems and helping thousands get back to their lives.
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The true cost of defaulting to ERs and incarceration for behavioral health crises, and why it doesn't work.
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The future of psychiatry: precision, access, and technology
In behavioral health, timing matters. A person experiencing a crisis can go from struggling to feeling completely overwhelmed in a matter of minutes. The faster the clinicians can understand what’s happening and connect someone to the right care, the better the opportunity to ...October 2026 -
The future of psychiatry: precision, access, and technology
In behavioral health, timing matters. A person experiencing a crisis can go from struggling to feeling completely overwhelmed in a matter ...October 2026 -
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How artificial intelligence (AI) can give clinicians more time for what matters most: the individuals we serve
At Connections, the relationships between our team members and the people they serve are at the heart of everything we do. We see ...October 2026 -
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CrisisCon 2026 recap: advancing the future of crisis care
The National Crisis Continuum Conference (CrisisCon) brought together professionals from across the behavioral health and crisis care ...October 2026
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How partnerships make crisis care work
No organization can deliver effective crisis care alone. At Connections, we've learned that the operational reality of crisis stabilization depends entirely on ... January 2026%20(8).png)
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Becker’s CEO+CFO Roundtable on Behavioral Health Strategy: The financial case for crisis care
Behavioral health has long been caught between two imperatives: delivering exceptional care and ensuring financial viability. At Connections Health Solutions, ... January 2026%20(5).png)
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Breaking ground on a new era of crisis care in Montgomery County
Monday, November 17, 2025 marked a significant milestone for behavioral health care in Pennsylvania as we joined Montgomery County officials, mental health ... November 2025%20(4).png)
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Building bridges: a new model for crisis care and substance use treatment
How innovative models are eliminating barriers through integrated behavioral health services November 2025.png)
Policy
Federal Policy Update: Key 2025 SAMHSA / CMS Guidance & National Technical Assistance Center
Section 5124 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (CAA, 2023; P.L. 117-328) directed CMS and SAMHSA to develop guidance to promote access to the ... September 2025.png)
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5 key takeaways from "The True Costs of Behavioral Health Care in 2025" webinar
The behavioral health crisis continues to strain our healthcare system, communities, and most importantly, the individuals who need care most. In a recent ... September 2025.png)
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Why jails are not the answer for behavioral health crises
When a behavioral health crisis occurs, many communities default to involving law enforcement. The result? Individuals in crisis are often taken to jails, an ... July 2025.png)
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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 ... July 2025.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 ... July 2025.png)
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