New Profiles Report: Behavioral Health Crisis Service and Bed Registries

This report reviews the status of Behavioral Health Crisis Service and Bed Registries being implemented by states. The types of beds and crisis services included in Registries are depicted.

Individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis who seek care at an emergency department (ED) often wait hours, or even days, for an appropriate next level of care to be identified. To reduce delays and facilitate the identification of the most clinically appropriate and available service, SMHAs have been implementing Behavioral Health Crisis Service Registries that provide an up-to-date list of available services. In 2025, 25 states implemented crisis bed registries.

Profiles reports are available at: www.nri-inc.org/profiles. State Mental Health Agency staff have access to detailed accompanying materials through the NRI’s State Profiles restricted access website. Please contact NRI at [email protected] with any questions or comments.