Behavioral Health News

Montana has invested $8 million in expanding the state's community-based response services for residents experiencing behavioral health crises.

Behavioral health provider Sweetser has opened a behavioral health and substance use clinic in Sanford, Maine, Fox affiliate WGME reported Jan. 22.

Hartford-based Connecticut Children's is opening a 12-unit medical-psychiatric unit at its main campus, The Hartford Business Journal reported Jan. 22. 

Online behavioral healthcare company Talkspace has partnered with the American Federation of Teachers with the goal of increasing educator access to mental health services. 

Ohio has launched a new $20 million research initiative focused on the root causes of behavioral health issues across the state.

Members of the Florida Senate have passed a bill that would reimburse student loans for behavioral health professionals across the state, the Tampa Bay Times reported Jan. 18.

New Jersey has joined a compact that will increase access to mental health services through telehealth, northjersey.com reported Jan. 19.

CHI Mercy Health has opened a behavioral health unit in Roseburg, Ore., CBS affiliate KPIC reported Jan. 17.

Lightfully Behavioral Health has launched a new clinical virtual service for college students, more than 60% of whom meet the criteria for at least one mental health condition.

Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System is opening the first behavioral health urgent care center in West Central Florida.