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 70 Programs

California Quality Collaborative (CQC)

Description

A statewide quality improvement program that aligns purchasers, health plans, providers and other partners to strengthen primary care and improve outcomes for Californians. Through multi-stakeholder alignment and hands-on implementation support, CQC helps primary care teams integrate behavioral health and translate shared priorities into measurable improvements in care.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Convenes
Educates
Facilitates
Trains

CARF International

Description

An independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, including Integrated Primary Care. Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in demonstrating value by the quality of their services and meeting internationally-recognized organizational and program standards. CARF provides accreditation for Health Home programs, and beginning in July 2026, any programs offering BHI may seek accreditation for their integrated services through CARF’s Integrated Primary Care Specialty Designation.

Areas of BHI Support:
Accredits

Center for Financing Reform & Innovation (CFRI)

Description

A program committed to strengthening America’s mental health and substance use service system, by improving how the nation funds and delivers vital services. CFRI offers a dynamic platform to tackle today’s most urgent behavioral health issues head-on, including the integration of substance use disorder prevention with physical health care.

Areas of BHI Support:
Educates

Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS)

Description

A nonprofit that is advancing initiatives aimed at improving the U.S. healthcare system, particularly through Medicaid.  CHCS focuses on integrating mental health and substance use services with other healthcare services, creating models for delivery system transformation. This includes improving access, quality, and outcomes for people with complex health and social needs by leveraging policy, practice, and funding strategies. 

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Educates
Facilitates
Investigates

Center for Integrated Primary Care (CIPC)

Description

An organization which delivers online training and technical assistance to primary care practices and primary care team members to address the physical and mental health of their patients.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Educates
Investigates
Facilitates
Trains

Center for Psychology & Health

Description

A center within a scientific and professional member organization that promotes psychology’s role in improving mental and physical health.  The center engages in a variety of cross-association and organizational collaborations to apply psychology's expertise to increase access to quality health care at a reduced cost.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Educates
Investigates
Trains

Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions

Description

A Center funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and operated by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that advances bi-directional primary and behavioral health care integration by providing high quality, evidence-based and evidence-informed training and technical assistance (TTA) to a national audience that includes a specific focus on the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM).

Areas of BHI Support:
Educates
Facilitates
Trains

Children’s Hospital Association

Description

A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing child health through innovation in the quality, cost and delivery of care in children’s hospitals and health systems. They produce resources and host events focused on integrated behavioral health and advocate for policies promoting children's mental health.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advocates
Educates

COA Accreditation

Description

COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, accredits the full continuum of social and human services, including behavioral health. This includes standards for Health Home/Integrated Care and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Staff and volunteer peer reviewers partner with organizations to help them enhance and align practices with research-based, field-informed accreditation standards. COA accredited organizations are in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and military bases worldwide.

Areas of BHI Support:
Accredits

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.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advocates
Convenes
Educates
Facilitates
Investigates
Trains