Developing the Bridge Clinic to Support Timely Access to Care for Youth in Crisis

Explore a comprehensive presentation on developing the Bridge Clinic, a pioneering initiative to provide timely access to care for youth in mental health crisis. Learn about the challenges of youth mental health, including boarding and system bottlenecks, and discover how the Bridge Clinic addresses these issues. Gain insights into the clinic's process, essentials, and key takeaways from the initial pilot. Examine preliminary data on Emergency Department, Inpatient, and Day Hospital Bridge programs, and review case examples illustrating the clinic's impact. Understand the challenges faced, the role of care navigation, and future goals for improving youth mental health services. This Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Grand Rounds presentation offers valuable knowledge for healthcare professionals and those interested in innovative approaches to pediatric psychiatric care.