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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 -
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 -
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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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
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