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Guidelines, Principles and Practices
Nevada's behavioral health crisis care system is being developed and operated in alignment with the national guidelines and other evidence-based best practices highlighted on this page.
National Guidelines
Guidelines from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) inform all aspects of the behavioral health crisis care system.
Essential Principles & Practices
The National Guidelines reference fundamental principles and practices, such as Zero Suicide / Suicide Safer Care and Trauma-Informed Care, that should be built into all types of crisis services. Links to national resources for these principles and practices:
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