Feb 05, 2021 - 11:33 AM by Sean Blair “ACCESS IS EVERYTHING” – Vanity Fair, 2018. While the magazine may not have been referring to behavioral health services, the slogan certainly carries over. The expression could be the catchphrase for behavioral health care because little else matters if individuals are not able to receive appropriate, affordable services in a timely manner – the “access” they need. In fact, according to the America’s Mental Health 2018 report and overview, “Lack of access is the root cause for the mental health crisis in America.” What could be a key to unlocking this access issue and, in turn, impact the behavioral health of the country? In short: partnerships between hospitals and the communities they serve.