BHACC Alternitive Destination Reminder

The Rochester Regional Health Behavioral Health Access and Crisis Center (BHACC) is an outstanding, but under-utilized resource in our community. Currently open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm, it provides a multitude of services for individuals in crisis. Given the overcrowded ED’s and Psychiatric Evaluation Units, the BHACC received authorization last year to be an alternative destination for EMS and law enforcement agencies for patients in crisis – whether voluntary or under MHL 9.41 provided they meet certain criteria (See Advisory 22-02 at https://www.mlrems.org/GetFile.aspx?fileID=27238).