Crisis Systems Addressing Co-occurring Substance Use Disorders & Mental Illness

Crisis Systems in Addressing the Needs of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The purpose of this event is to highlight the critical role of crisis programs and systems in addressing the needs of individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness. The presentation will provide background on the general role of these programs in addressing these needs, and will describe real-world examples of the development of crisis programs in the community. This event is intended for practitioners and administrators involved in the development of robust community-based behavioral health systems in urban settings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify  the incidence of substance use disorder in acute care and crisis settings.
• Explain the role of of a robust continuum of crisis services in addressing the needs of individuals with substance use disorders and mental health concerns
• Describe the process of creating effective community-based crisis programs in urban settings.

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