Case Study: Integrating Behavioral Health, Justice and Community in York County

Oct 19, 2023 - 02:18 PM
People Matter, Words Matter poster on supportive language for discussing PTSD. A woman comforts a man in a group setting.

WellSpan Health’s Specialized Treatment and Recovery Team in York County, Pa., provides integrated care for patients considered too complex for conventional outpatient treatment or who require immediate access to care. READ MORE  
 
For more on the value of behavioral health integration, read this AHA issue brief. 

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