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Monday, November 17, 2025 marked a significant milestone for behavioral health care in Pennsylvania as we joined Montgomery County officials, mental health advocates, law enforcement, and community partners for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia.
Connections Health Solutions Nov 19, 2025 -
Monday, November 17, 2025 marked a significant milestone for behavioral health care in Pennsylvania as we joined Montgomery County officials, mental health advocates, law enforcement, and community partners for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia.
Connections Health Solutions Nov 19, 2025 -
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How innovative models are eliminating barriers through integrated behavioral health services
Connections Health Solutions Nov 18, 2025 -
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The behavioral health crisis continues to strain our healthcare system, communities, and most importantly, the individuals who need care most. In a recent webinar, Dr. Margie Balfour and Matt Miller critical insights from the Connections 2025 Behavioral Health True Costs Report, revealing both the devastating impact of a current broken system and the promising solutions emerging across the country.
Connections Health Solutions Sep 3, 2025
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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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