BH&Economics Network

Breaking down policy silos, uniting stakeholders in data-driven discussions on behavioral health policy. An initiative of @nationalcouncil. RTs not endorsements

[Jennifer @nerdygunz]

So proud of our center for starting the transformation in to a CCBHC!

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

Don't know what to say when you talk to your legislators? Use this action alert to help you out. It only takes 2 minutes! https://t.co/ID3uN6UpzK #BHCrisisChat

[Vibrant Emotional Health @vibrantforall]

A8: Contact legislators to support funding for crisis centers, speak out to reduce #stigma, share stories of #mentalhealth experiences, & ask your local crisis center what they need: https://t.co/u26ATSFz1J #BHCrisisChat (2/2)

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

We all have our part to play to ensure everyone can get the #mentalhealth help they need when and where they need it! #BHCrisisChat

[Vibrant Emotional Health @vibrantforall]

A8: We encourage ppl interested in #mentalhealth support, stakeholders, crisis centers, telecommunications agencies, mental health providers, & people w/ lived experience to work together to help build this public health safety net for all. #BHCrisisChat (1/2)

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

No money? No mission. Follow the link to learn about our asks of Congress (including $441m for crisis centers) for Fiscal Year 22: #BHCrisisChat https://t.co/SsZwzw3RKr

[Vibrant Emotional Health @vibrantforall]

A7: Vibrant is requesting that Congress appropriate $441m for crisis centers in the Lifeline network to build capacity & infrastructure that will be needed with the anticipated increase in volume. #BHCrisisChat (3/6)

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

Thanks all for your participation in our #BHCrisisChat! Our work isn’t over yet! Click the link to learn about our funding asks of Congress for Fiscal Year 2022 and urge your legislators to support the full crisis care continuum. #BHCrisisChat

https://t.co/ID3uN6UpzK

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

Wondering how you can make crisis care better in the US? Read this thread 👇to learn about the funding, collaboration, and equity elements needed to fulfill the promise of 9-8-8. #BHCrisisChat

[Vibrant Emotional Health @vibrantforall]

A7: It's critical that appropriate funding for the network, individual crisis centers, & the crisis continuum be allocated to serve more people in crisis. #BHCrisisChat (1/6)

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

Last but not least, how do we turn everything we’ve learned during the #BHCrisisChat into action? Tell us with question 8!

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

A7: Communities are already investing key resources into making this a smooth transition, and Congress needs to help! Funding is critical across the full crisis care continuum to support communities through this move. #BHCrisisChat

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

Listen to these real stories from folks who got the help they needed when they needed it. This is why we do this work! #BHCrisisChat

[Vibrant Emotional Health @vibrantforall]

A4: The Lifeline received this message from a caller recently: “I wanted to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude & appreciation for the support I’ve received in the last couple of months..." #BHCrisisChat (1/2)

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

We’re almost there – just 2 more questions for the #BHCrisisChat starting with question 7:

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

A6: From a #CCBHC in NY: "A lot of systems had let [a client] down in the past, but he felt comfortable enough to call us twice in one week to have long conversations with our crisis response team, ultimately avoiding hospitalization." #BHCrisisChat

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

We love hearing your stories. Here’s your chance to share with question 6 for the #BHCrisisChat

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

A5: Just learned today from @NationalCouncil’s #CCBHC Impact Report that 91% engage in one or more innovative crisis response practices, collabing w/ hospitals, first responders, and more! https://t.co/yofxjUyLP1 #BHCrisisChat

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

We’re on a roll! Let’s move onto question 5 for the #BHCrisisChat

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

When a person is experiencing a #mentalhealth crisis they can't wait weeks or months to get the support they need. Sustainable funding for #CCBHCs helps increase staff and programs which ultimately serve more clients faster. #BHCrisisChat

[National Council for Mental Wellbeing @NationalCouncil]

A4: #CCBHCs have improved access to treatment by sharply reducing wait times for services, which reach an average of 48 days nationwide. 93% of #CCBHCs see clients within 10 days. #BHCrisisChat

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

A4: Access to treatment not only helps individuals in crisis live healthier lives – it makes communities safer! Folks who have continuous access to long-acting antipsychotics are < ½ as likely to be arrested than those without. #BHCrisisChat

https://t.co/ibX9qstUfN

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

Great conversations happening in the #BHCrisisChat! Here’s the next question:

[Vibrant Emotional Health @vibrantforall]

A3: 98% of Lifeline calls do not require emergency services. Instead, evaluations & caller feedback show that Lifeline counselors are effective in reducing caller distress and suicidality, & help tens of thousands of people get through crises every day. #BHCrisisChat (2/2)

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

Read these numbers again: 2.4 million calls in one year and 98% of callers received support that addressed their crisis without the need for emergency services. Thank you for your incredible work that saves lives every day @vibrantforall! #BHCrisisChat

[Vibrant Emotional Health @vibrantforall]

A3: Crisis lines like the Lifeline can offer #mentalhealth approaches to emotional distress & crisis, rather than a police response. In 2020, the Lifeline received nearly 2.4 million calls from people in emotional distress. #BHCrisisChat (1/2)

[BH&Economics Network @BHEconNetwork]

A3: No wrong door to care, strong collaboration between all community services, prompt access to life-saving treatments including medications like long-acting injectable antipsychotics and medication-assisted treatment. #BHCrisisChat