Broome County expanding mental health crisis response services

Broome County expanding mental health crisis response services

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Broome County is set to double the number of mental health crisis response teams on the streets with the assistance of the City of Binghamton. Mayor Jared Kraham announced on Monday that the city is contributing $100,000 to an integrated mobile crisis intervention service initiated by the county's Department of Mental Health. The county has issued a Request for Proposals for an agency to provide the counselors who …

CT urgent crisis centers: What they are and how they work

At the start of a new school year, the number of children reporting severe mental health needs increases. Many face anxiety and stress as they transition back to a daily school schedule.  For Connecticut families with children in need of mental health care, urgent crisis centers offer emergency treatment. UCCs aim to support children experiencing mental health crises by providing access to treatment and support. Here’s what you need to know abou…