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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 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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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 ... October 2024.jpg)
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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, ... October 2024%20(1).jpg)
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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 ... October 2024
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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 ... October 2024
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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 ... October 2024.jpg)
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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 ... September 2024.jpg)
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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 ... September 2024
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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 ... September 2024.jpg)
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The four core components of a comprehensive crisis center
The delivery of mental health services in emergency settings remains a significant challenge. Fragmented systems often struggle to provide the appropriate ... September 2024.jpg)
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