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Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, but the care someone receives after that moment matters just as much. In King County, Connections Health Solutions and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) partnered to create a new approach, one that focuses on safety, dignity, and connection rather than automatically sending people to emergency departments.
Connections Health Solutions Jan 23, 2026 -
Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, but the care someone receives after that moment matters just as much. In King County, Connections Health Solutions and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) partnered to create a new approach, one that focuses on safety, dignity, and connection rather than automatically sending people to emergency departments.
Connections Health Solutions Jan 23, 2026 -
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No organization can deliver effective crisis care alone. At Connections, we've learned that the operational reality of crisis stabilization depends entirely on strong, multi-sector partnerships. Before we open doors in a new market, we spend months—sometimes years—building the relationships that will become the foundation of care.
Connections Health Solutions Jan 15, 2026 -
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Behavioral health has long been caught between two imperatives: delivering exceptional care and ensuring financial viability. At Connections Health Solutions, we're proving there's a third option: a model that's financially viable because it delivers on its mission.
Connections Health Solutions Jan 9, 2026
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23-hour crisis observation units aim to quickly assess needs, initiate treatment, and plan for discharge to ensure ongoing stabilization in the least restrictive setting. An interdisciplinary team uses various interventions—such as medications, peer support, family involvement, and care coordination—to address crises and resolve psychosocial barriers.
Connections Health Solutions Sep 18, 2024 -
People experiencing mental health crises can't afford to wait - but with behavioral health urgent care centers and the 23-hour observation model, they now have access to care in hours rather than days.
Dr. Chris A Carson, MD, MBA May 22, 2024 -
At a time when mental health costs are skyrocketing, one innovative model is delivering care at a fraction of the cost of traditional ER and hospital visits.
Dr. Chris A Carson, MD, MBA May 15, 2024 -
23-hour observation programs may seem straightforward on the surface, but it's the specific components and protocols that separate the most effective programs from the rest.
Dr. Chris A Carson, MD, MBA May 8, 2024 -
When 911 is called for a mental health crisis, the default response is often law enforcement rather than mental health professionals - but a proven treatment model is looking to change that.
Dr. Chris A Carson, MD, MBA May 1, 2024
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