Mobile crisis teams equipped with trained behavioral health professionals will be available 24/7 and year-round to provide quick response, individual assessment and crisis de-escalation.
The program, part of President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, aims to improve access to resources under Medicaid for individuals experiencing mental health crises, according to a July 20 news release from the HHS.
Twenty states have received grants to launch mobile crisis intervention units, and Oregon was the first to receive approval in September 2022.
At the Becker's Fall Behavioral Health Summit, taking place November 4–5 in Chicago, behavioral health leaders and executives will explore strategies for expanding access to care, integrating services, addressing workforce challenges and leveraging innovation to improve outcomes across the behavioral health continuum. Apply for complimentary registration now.
