- Getting Started
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Protocols
- Care Guidelines
- Screening Tools for EDs
- Mental Health Tools for Pediatricians
- ED and Pediatrician Collaboration
- Sustaining the Work
These curated resources help PMHCAs guide ED and clinical staff in providing timely, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-informed mental and behavioral health care. They offer guidance for screening, assessment, and provider education, as well as strategies for system-level improvements, enhance coordination, and drive sustainable improvement in delivering care..
- PEAK: Suicide: A collection of videos and tools to support suicide screening and assessment. Ideal for educating ED providers and building structured screening protocols.
- Behavioral Health Screening Tools (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction): Practical tools for behavioral health screenings. PMHCA teams can use these to establish a consultation line, helping to expedite care and ensure that screenings are done properly in the ED.
- Suicide: Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention (AAP): Developed for schools, but relevant for parents and communities, this guide supports suicide prevention efforts and can aid PMHCA teams in community outreach.
- Improving Behavioral Health Care in the Emergency Department and Upstream (Institute for Healthcare Improvement): A comprehensive guide to building stronger behavioral health systems, including strategies for consultation lines, screening, and ED-based improvements.