Behavioral Health News

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced his proposed $70.9 billion budget for 2024, which includes $464 million for behavioral health.

Mental health provider network Headway has expanded to all 50 states and Washington, D.C..

A behavioral health urgent care center has begun offering 24/7 mental healthcare support in Watertown, N.Y.

A Virginia state Legislature study has recommended the closure of a behavioral health center in Staunton, the News Leader reported Dec. 12.

UnityPoint Health-Eyerly Ball is looking to develop a community mental health facility in Des Moines, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported Dec. 12.

Three Pennsylvania counties are looking to collaborate on a regional emergency mental health facility, Penn Live reported Dec. 12.

Houston-based Texas Children's Hospital has seen an 800% increase in emergency visits since 2019 due to mental health issues. To meet the increase in demand, Nexus Health Systems, also in Houston, is partnering with local pediatric hospitals like Texas Children's…

Oklahoma City, Okla.-based Red Rock Behavioral Health Services has opened an urgent recovery center in Elk City, Okla.

Virginia will distribute eight grants investing in emergency room alternatives for residents experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Arlington, Va.-based VHC Health detailed its plans to build a 146-bed behavioral health and rehab hospital, Washington Business Journal reported Dec. 7.