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This May, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing hosted NatCon25, a premier gathering in mental health and substance use, which brought together nearly 6,000 professionals to address critical behavioral health challenges. Our team was honored to both attend and present, engaging with a wide range of professionals dedicated to improving crisis care nationwide.
Connections Health Solutions Jun 5, 2025 -
This May, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing hosted NatCon25, a premier gathering in mental health and substance use, which brought together nearly 6,000 professionals to address critical behavioral health challenges. Our team was honored to both attend and present, engaging with a wide range of professionals dedicated to improving crisis care nationwide.
Connections Health Solutions Jun 5, 2025 -
At the recent Behavioral Health Business (BHB) Value Conference, industry leaders gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of value-based care in behavioral health. One of the standout sessions, Regulatory Changes and Policy Updates Shaping Value-Based Behavioral Health Care-featured Chris Santarsiero, Vice President of Government Affairs at Connections, alongside Peter Delia from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing and Daniel Patten from Holland & Knight. Together, they offered valuable insights on how providers, payers, and policymakers can work together to build a more sustainable, outcomes-driven behavioral health system.
Connections Health Solutions May 22, 2025 -
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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One of the core goals of crisis services is to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and jail bookings by providing readily accessible behavioral health care. A dedicated receiving function at crisis centers plays a pivotal role in this mission, offering a 24/7 entry point for individuals in need through walk-ins, emergency department transfers, and direct drop-offs by first responders.
Connections Health Solutions Sep 11, 2024 -
Oftentimes, people experiencing mental health and substance abuse-related problems end up incarcerated. How do we ensure that individuals in crisis are receiving the proper response, treatment, and services?
Connections Health Solutions Jul 24, 2024
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