Becker's Behavioral Health

1 week ago | beckersbehavioralhealth.com | Rylee Wilson

Advertisement King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services and Grand Forks, N.D.-based Altru Health have broken ground on an expanded behavioral health unit. The project will increase capacity at Altru Behavioral Health Center’s  inpatient unit from 24 to 48 beds, according to a June 17 news release. Altru received $13 million in state funding to support the expansion.

1 week ago | beckersbehavioralhealth.com | Rylee Wilson

The Trump administration will end specialized services for LGBTQ+ youths through the 988 lifeline. In a June 18 statement, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said it will “no longer silo LGB+ youth service,” as it aims to “focus on helping all help seekers.” The “press 3” option connected LGBTQ+ youths who called the 988 Lifeline to specially trained counselors. The service was established in 2022, when the central suicide and crisis lifeline launched.

1 week ago | beckersbehavioralhealth.com | Rylee Wilson

Advertisement Several large behavioral health centers have opened in recent weeks or are slated to open soon. Here are 10 behavioral health openings to note since May 19: Dayton Children’s Hospital completed its $108 million Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness, which is scheduled to open on July 15.

1 week ago | beckersbehavioralhealth.com | Rylee Wilson

After decline, overdose deaths trend upward: 3 things to know  Advertisement After a 17-month decline, overdose deaths are trending upward again, according to data published by the CDC in June.

1 week ago | beckersbehavioralhealth.com | Rylee Wilson

Advertisement University of California San Diego Health is planning to close and relocate its inpatient and intensive outpatient psychiatric services for older adults. According to a May 1 notice, the health system will close the senior behavioral health inpatient unit at Hillcrest Medical Center no sooner than Aug. 29.