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In this conversation, Kevin Curtis, the Director of Hospital Crisis Services for the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the development of the Kevin Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center in Salt Lake City. The center aims to provide a warm and inclusive environment for individuals in crisis, focusing on non-refusal care.

Kevin discusses the challenges and successes of scaling up the crisis care program and the importance of empowering staff and providing them with the necessary tools to address their fears.

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Kevin Curtis, LCSW, is the Director of Hospital Crisis service at Huntsman Mental Health Institute based in Salt Lake City, Utah. / kevin-curtis-a207aa15b

About the Podcast:
The 988 Podcast delivers an engaging format and informative content, making it easy to stay updated on crucial behavioral health topics. Explore The 988 Podcast to enhance your understanding of behavioral health care with David and John. Discover more by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

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Behavioral Health Link is dedicated to supporting behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in crisis receives timely care by visiting us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/.

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David Covington, John Draper, and Pierluigi Mancini discuss the importance of linguistic and cultural focus in behavioral health services, the value of peer support, and the need for linguistic access in crisis care. Pierluigi shares his recovery journey and the founding of his organization dedicated to providing linguistic access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

About the Lifelines Podcast:
The 988 Podcast delivers an engaging format and informative content, making it easy to stay updated on crucial behavioral health topics. Enhance your understanding of behavioral health care with David and John by exploring The 988 Podcast. Discover more by visiting: https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

About Us:
Behavioral Health Link is dedicated to supporting behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in crisis receives timely care by visiting us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/.

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David Covington, Dr. John Draper, and Dr. Brian Hepburn delve into the world of crisis intervention and mental health care. Through personal anecdotes, they explore the evolution of crisis care, the critical role of Medicaid, and the significance of community-based services.

About the Lifelines Podcast:
The 988 Podcast offers an engaging format and informative content, simplifying staying informed about crucial behavioral health topics. Discover more about 988 to enhance behavioral health care with David and John: The 988 Podcast by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

About Us:
Behavioral Health Link is committed to supporting behavioral health professionals. Visit us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/ to learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in a crisis gets care when and where they need it.

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