Lizzy was 17 and needed support to get mental health care treatment. She had to wait in an emergency room for several hours while waiting for a bed to be available, often called “boarding.” The emergency room was not designed to meet Lizzy’s mental health care needs long-term, but she eventually found the specialized care she needed at a behavioral hospital. Lizzy and her family are passionate about advocating for more mental health facilities that are reachable and in local communities.