Transforming Crisis Response: Direct EMS Radio Access for Peer Support Teams in Marion County

• By: Brooke Goodenow, MS Haley Pegram, MS SMA Healthcare
• April 21st, 2026
• behavioral health services, crisis response, EMS integration, interagency coordination, opioid overdose, peer support, Spring 2026 Issue, substance use disorders
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Behavioral health crises require rapid response, specialized support, and seamless coordination across emergency systems to minimize unwanted outcomes. Yet, in many communities, traditional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workflows delay behavioral health intervention until after transport or...

Workforce Solutions in Behavioral Health: Insights from SMA Healthcare

• By: Brooke Goodenow, MS Haley Pegram, MS SMA Healthcare
• January 19th, 2026
• behavioral health workforce, career advancement, community-based care, mental health services, recruitment strategies, retention and burnout, training and professional development, Winter 2026 Issue, workforce shortages
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The Behavioral Healthcare Workforce Crisis The behavioral healthcare sector faces one of the most severe workforce shortages in decades. As of 2023, an estimated 169 million individuals in the U.S. live in Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, which is projected to worsen by 2037 (National...