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       17 connect with CCT’s QIP and meet the QIP requirement for access to treatment,” Loughery added. The QIP is a New Jersey Department of Health initiative that focuses on collaboration between hospitals and community- based agencies to reduce individuals’ use of emergency departments and hospitalizations for behavioral and maternal health issues. Relationshipwith the 988 Crisis Response System “While we are not directly part of the 988 system, we support and complement the services and have received referrals from 988 for community-based care,” Underwood said. “As 988 expands and the implementation of the regional 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams is realized, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Carelon Behavioral Health, which is New Jersey’s 988 Managing Entity. We are also evaluating the requirements for becoming a participating 988 call center,” he added. Growth Potential and Plans withNJAMHAA’s Support “There’s no quick fix for these problems. We take the best and brightest and encapsulate the need into actionable steps. With CCT, we findwho can provide the care, but haven’t found the funnel to get people into care,” said Larry Consalvos, President and COO. “We’re evolving as somany people are looking for a solution. The potential for growth is incredible, andworkingwithNJAMHAA is helpful. We see the spectrumof possible ways to grow this.” “The BHH currently services the Catholic Charities programs in central New Jersey, and we’ve built the capacity to expand the service to other areas,” Underwood said. “Since the inception of the BHH, we’ve had conversations with local governments and private behavioral healthcare providers on howwe can support and streamline processes by offering the community a single point of contact for behavioral health needs in their immediate locales.” “Our membership with NJAMHAA has aided in showcasing our BHH operations to existing behavioral and mental health providers who desire to bring efficiency to their programs. NJAMHAA brings us closer to like-minded advocates committed to serving our communities’ behavioral and mental health needs,” Underwood added.