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    As the demand for behavioral health crisis services continues to grow, it’s clear that communities need more than just additional psychiatric beds—they need fully integrated crisis systems that ensure people receive the right care at the right time. During our recent webinar, Dr. Margie Balfour and Chris Santarsiero explored how SAMHSA’s new guidelines, policy changes, and innovative crisis care models are shaping the future of behavioral health. 

    Connections Health Solutions Mar 7, 2025
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    As the demand for behavioral health crisis services continues to grow, it’s clear that communities need more than just additional psychiatric beds—they need fully integrated crisis systems that ensure people receive the right care at the right time. During our recent webinar, Dr. Margie Balfour and Chris Santarsiero explored how SAMHSA’s new guidelines, policy changes, and innovative crisis care models are shaping the future of behavioral health. 

    Connections Health Solutions Mar 7, 2025
  • first responder back entrance at a Connections center for law enforcement and other first responder collaborations

    At Connections, we believe in the power of collaboration. The partnership between first responders and our crisis response teams is central to our approach to mental health and crisis care. Our goal is not only to provide immediate support but to divert individuals in crisis from jails and correctional facilities to the treatment and care they need.

    When first responders address a mental health crisis, they play a crucial role in ensuring individuals receive the necessary care. Our collaboration facilitates the process, providing a smooth transition from the crisis scene to a treatment setting, with a focus on prioritizing care over incarceration. 

    Connections Health Solutions Feb 20, 2025
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    Effective crisis care relies on a coordinated, multidisciplinary team where professionals with diverse expertise work in unison to address each person’s unique needs. At Connections, this team comprises the following key roles: 

    Connections Health Solutions Feb 12, 2025

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    In the United States, the increasing demand for behavioral healthcare among youth is met with challenges, leading to unnecessary hospital visits and prolonged stays in inpatient facilities. Limited community resources often result in disproportionate school discipline or justice system involvement for youth with behavioral health needs. SAMHSA created behavioral health crisis care guidelines to improve outcomes for youth and their families.   

    Connections Health Solutions Feb 29, 2024

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