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National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care

National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care
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The National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care offers best practices, implementation strategies, and practical guidance for the design and development of services that meet the needs of children, youth, and their families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Additional technical guidance is provided in a companion report produced by SAMHSA in conjunction with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, A Safe Place to Be: Crisis Stabilization Services and Other Supports for Children and Youth.

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PEP22-01-02-001
Publication Date
November 2022
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National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care 1.13 MB
A Safe Place to Be: Crisis Stabilization Services and Other Supports for Children and Youth 2.13 MB

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