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County officials don't usually get to say the federal policy stars are aligning, but at the recent National Association for Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference, that's exactly what the message was, and the evidence backs it up.
Connections Health Solutions Mar 20, 2026 -
County officials don't usually get to say the federal policy stars are aligning, but at the recent National Association for Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference, that's exactly what the message was, and the evidence backs it up.
Connections Health Solutions Mar 20, 2026 -
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Insights and early outcomes shared during a recent panel at the National Association of Counties (NACo) highlight how Prince William County, Virginia, is redefining what a mental health crisis response system can look like.
Connections Health Solutions Mar 13, 2026 -
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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
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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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