The new center operates under an acute urgent care model for patients experiencing a behavioral health or substance use crisis. The center offers two additional programs focused on avoiding hospitalization or jail confinements.
The “Emergency Room Enhancement” program will offer intensive case management, therapy, medical management and peer support services, while the “Coordinated Solutions” program focuses on providing no-cost behavioral health care for the uninsured or underinsured, the report said.
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