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Explore insights and best practices from crisis response thought leaders and experts
Featured Reports
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View ReportCommunity Impact Report
How a better crisis response model is easing pressure on systems and helping thousands get back to their lives.
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View ReportBehavioral Health True Costs Report
The true cost of defaulting to ERs and incarceration for behavioral health crises, and why it doesn't work.
Featured Resources
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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 -
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 -
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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The team behind crisis response at Connections: the individuals who make crisis care possible
Crisis response requires a specialized, team-based approach to provide immediate, effective care. Connections’ recovery-oriented model is powered by a diverse ... February 2025.jpg)
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Strategies for success: leveraging data to improve performance in mobile crisis response services
Effective mental health care thrives on continuous improvement, and data is a key driver of progress. By systematically collecting and analyzing information, ... January 2025
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Strategies for success: improving access to mental health care through mobile crisis response
Recognizing the limitations of traditional facilities like jails and emergency departments for handling psychiatric emergencies, mobile crisis response teams ... January 2025
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Strategies for success: collaborating to enhance efficiency with mobile crisis response
Addressing the behavioral health crisis requires a collaborative effort, as no single agency can tackle this challenge alone. Effective partnerships among ... January 2025
Top questions to discuss before releasing a CRC solicitation: key topics to highlight in your RFP
When developing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for crisis services, it's essential to provide potential providers with clear context about your community's ... January 2025.jpeg)
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Strategies for success: enhancing mental health care through mobile crisis response
While rural areas are often celebrated for their natural beauty and close-knit communities, many are facing a pressing mental health crisis that affects their ... January 2025
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Top questions to discuss before releasing a CRC solicitation: ensuring your CRC is designed for success
Creating a crisis response center involves strategic planning, expert input, and strong community engagement. Just like fire stations and police departments, ... November 2024
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Top five questions to discuss before releasing a CRC solicitation: how to secure licensing and regulatory compliance
When preparing to release a solicitation for a crisis response center (CRC), it’s essential to focus on securing the necessary licensing and understanding ... November 2024
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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 ... November 2024.jpg)
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