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Natcon2025 key takeaways
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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 ... June 2025
Behavioral Health Business
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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 2025
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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 2025
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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; ... April 2025
Dr. Carson on Crisis Jam
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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 ... March 2025
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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. ... March 2025
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The team behind crisis response at Connections: Our impact 

At Connections, we’re dedicated to transforming crisis care through compassionate, efficient, and personalized support. Our multidisciplinary team works ... March 2025
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5 key takeaways from our redefining crisis care webinar

As the demand for behavioral health crisis services continues to grow, it’s clear that communities need more than just additional psychiatric beds—they need ... March 2025
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The team behind crisis response at Connections: First responder collaboration 

At Connections, we believe in the power of collaboration. The partnership between first responders and our crisis response teams is central to our approach to ... February 2025
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The team behind crisis response at Connections: a multidisciplinary approach 

Effective crisis care relies on a coordinated, multidisciplinary team where professionals with diverse expertise work in unison to address each person’s unique ... February 2025

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