Behavioral Health News

Bozeman, Mont.-based Charlie Health, the largest provider for virtual intensive outpatient mental health programming, is expanding its services to children and their families in Colorado. 

Vermont has the most accessible mental healthcare services, according to a report by Mental Health America.

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services has released a new effort to expand mental health services available for children in foster care and the juvenile system.

Oak Brook, Ill.-based Relief Mental Health, an outpatient mental health services provider, has opened its second location in New Jersey. 

Workers at Berwick (Pa.) Hospital Center's psychiatric unit are sounding the alarm on persistent staffing issues that pose a threat to patient and employee safety, ABC affiliate WNEP reported Nov. 29.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock in Colorado Springs, Colo., is now open to provide mental health services for veterans, CBS affiliate KKTV reported Nov. 29. 

Delaware's Department of Correction is looking for a new behavioral health treatment and assessment provider for individuals on probation, NPR affiliate Delaware Public Media reported Nov. 29. 

Here are the most-read behavioral health updates reported by Becker's in November:

New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a Q&A Nov. 29 to discuss the city's mental healthcare reform plans. 

Loudon County in Virginia has opened a new mental health center for patients who are uninsured, underinsured or on Medicaid, DCist reported Nov. 29.