Quality Integrated Care is Critical for the Recovery of Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges

• By: Ann Sullivan, MD New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• October 23rd, 2023
• 988, certified community behavioral health centers, co-occurring disorders, crisis stabilization centers, Fall 2023 Issue, Integrated Care, mental health, mobile crisis teams, OASAS, OMH, peers, recovery, school-based mental health clinics, substance use disorders
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Integrated care works with the whole person in the world they are experiencing including their physical and behavioral health, as well as past trauma and other social determinants impacting their lives. Individuals with co-occurring disorders, when treated holistically, develop a trusting...

The Evolution of the Behavioral Health Model: 24/7, Walk-Ins, and Crisis and Stabilization Centers

• By: Charles Madray Samaritan Daytop Village
• October 11th, 2022
• behavioral health treatment models, crisis, crisis stabilization centers, education, Fall 2022 Issue, funding, mental health issues, stigma, substance use disorders, support and connection centers, training, treatment
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Our communities are in crisis. Mental health and substance use disorders are affecting communities nationwide from all levels of society, without regard for political affiliation, economic status, age, cultural origin, or educational level. Furthermore, the impact of the crisis is particularly...

Crisis Intervention: Is the Field Ready?

• By: Joyce Wale, LCSW UnitedHealthcare
• April 20th, 2022
• behavioral health system, crisis intervention, crisis services, crisis stabilization centers, opinion, psychiatric crisis, resources, Spring 2022 Issuer, substance abuse crisis
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The comments below are those of Joyce Wale, LCSW and do not reflect the opinions of United Healthcare or others. The New York State Office of Mental Health should be commended for their leadership and insight into the need for a comprehensive behavioral health system that is equipped to respond...