Behavioral Health Integration Ecosystem Directory

This is a directory of federal and non-federal programs that support the integration of behavioral health and primary care. It is intended to provide a picture of the integration ecosystem, and the roles these programs (and their parent organizations) play within it. Use the below filters to see how these programs can support your integration needs, and view details on each for additional information. Note this list is not exhaustive. Learn more about the background and purpose of this tool

Areas of BHI Support

Accredits
Establishes care standards and evaluates the quality of BHI services and programs.
Advises
Provides guidance to inform BHI policy or optimize integrated care based on reviews of the available evidence.
Advocates
Advocates for policies and/or practices that advance BHI.
Convenes
Hosts conferences and other networking events for BHI stakeholders.
Educates
Develops and/or disseminates educational resources, such as issue briefs, toolkits, and webinars.
Facilitates
Offers implementation support to those beginning, expanding, and/or improving the quality of their BHI services.
Funds
Provides funding for BHI services and/or research through grants and/or contracts.
Investigates
Conducts research, evaluation, and/or data analysis on BHI topics.
Trains
Provides on demand and/or live course instruction on BHI topics.
Displaying 11 - 20 of 29 Programs

Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA)

Description

A not-for-profit member association that supports healthcare professionals in integrating physical and behavioral health through community, content development and consultation.

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Committee on Integrated Care

Description

A committee within a professional member organization that advises on policy and education to improve psychiatric care access through enhanced coordination and integrated care models. It focuses on financing mechanisms and advancing models integrating behavioral health with general medical care. The Committee collaborates with other APA committees on technology, regulatory issues, and best practices to support integrated care and bidirectional integration.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Educates
Trains

Division of Behavioral Health | Office of Clinical and Preventive Service

Description

A division of Indian Health Service (IHS) which works in partnership with Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian health organizations to coordinate national efforts to share knowledge and build capacity through the development and implementation of evidence/practice based and cultural-based practices in Indian Country. 

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Educates
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Eugene S. Farley, Jr. Health Policy Center

Description

A team of primary care and behavioral health providers, public health and policy professionals, scientists, educators, students, and fellows focused on health policy research, translation, and implementation to promote whole health for all.

Areas of BHI Support:
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Educates
Facilitates
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Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

Description

An independent and nonpartisan nonprofit organization advancing policies for accessible, effective mental health care in Texas. Promotes behavioral health integration efforts through the utilization of the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). These efforts primarily focus on providing technical assistance tools and best practices sharing to meaningfully support care teams seeking to implement high-fidelity CoCM. 

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Advocates
Convenes
Educates
Funds
Facilitates
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Mental Health America (MHA) Integrated Health Care Initiative

Description

A nonprofit organization and affiliate network that advocates for policies  that incorporate behavioral health into primary care settings, MHA aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce care fragmentation. Their efforts emphasize the need for comprehensive, patient-centered approaches that address mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic physical conditions, fostering a holistic approach to healthcare delivery.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Advocates
Convenes
Educates
Investigates

Milbank Memorial Fund

Description

A foundation that conducts research and publishes analysis on BHI models, makes grants for workforce development and rural health system growth, and disseminates information on best practices for implementing and scaling up integrated care.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Convenes
Educates
Investigates

National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)

Description

A nonprofit organization that supports state leaders by providing technical assistance, publishing and disseminating research and analyses, sharing best practices, and bringing new health policy ideas across executive and legislative branches of state government. Behavioral Health is a policy area of focus, with specific resources related to behavioral health integration.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Educates
Facilitates
Investigates
Convenes

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

Description

The leading national advocacy organization in support of Community Health Centers and the expansion of health care access (including behavioral health) for the medically underserved and uninsured.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advocates
Educates
Facilitates
Investigates
Trains

National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Behavioral Health Resource Center

Description

An organization that advances quality and access in behavioral health services by accrediting managed behavioral healthcare organizations and certified community behavioral health centers, and by integrating behavioral health measures into HEDIS® (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set). These measures address quality gaps and support performance evaluation, guiding quality reporting and value-based purchasing for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plans.

Areas of BHI Support:
Accredits
Convenes
Educates
Trains