Featured Resources

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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; and Brittney McCarthy, Strategic Account Manager, were honored to stand alongside state and county leaders at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg during a public hearing hosted by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors. The hearing spotlighted a vital but often overlooked issue: rural mental health. 

  Connections Health Solutions Apr 17, 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; and Brittney McCarthy, Strategic Account Manager, were honored to stand alongside state and county leaders at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg during a public hearing hosted by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors. The hearing spotlighted a vital but often overlooked issue: rural mental health. 

  Connections Health Solutions Apr 17, 2025
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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 strengthening crisis care systems through the no wrong door model, medical leadership, and system-wide coordination. He emphasized the importance of direct access to psychiatric care, strong law enforcement partnerships, and operational efficiency to improve outcomes for individuals in crisis. 

  Connections Health Solutions Mar 28, 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. Balfour, Chief of Quality and Clinical Innovation at Connections Health Solutions took the position that crisis facilities should accept involuntary individuals, while Travis Atkinson, Director of Clinical and Crisis Services at TBD Solutions, presented the opposing view, arguing that crisis care should focus on voluntary services. 

  Connections Health Solutions Mar 19, 2025