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.
Since 2015, the University of Chicago's team has designed this comprehensive program based on the Chronic Care Model. In addition to directing two integrated behavioral health services (PCBH and CoCM), they focus on increasing primary care clinicians’ own knowledge, skills, and resources to manage behavioral health conditions through multi-level interventions to improve ease of practice and change clinic culture.
A research center that conducts rigorous, data-driven research to inform policy and planning for strengthening the behavioral health workforce and increasing access to quality services delivered by practitioners across disciplines and licenses. Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
A nonprofit, research organization focused on providing data and evidence in order to identify policy solutions for today’s challenges. Their published guides and research briefs are valuable assets for integrated behavioral health.
A nationally recognized team of VA researchers, educators, and implementation experts advancing the integration of mental health and primary care to enhance healthcare delivery for veterans. Through research, training, and implementation support, they equip providers with strategies to improve access, coordination, and outcomes for veterans with complex needs. Their efforts focus on fostering collaborative care models that reduce barriers and promote high-quality, patient-centered services.
An organization that advances behavioral health integration through research, training/technical assistance (e.g., Project ECHO, Learning Collaboratives, QI coaching), and practice transformation support for primary care and safety-net health systems nationwide. Our work strengthens whole-person care by integrating mental health, substance use, and primary care services across the lifespan, with a focus on workforce development, implementation science, and sustainable models that improve access, quality, and patient outcomes.
A non-profit dedicated to making high-quality health care accessible and affordable for every American. A core pillar is advancing integrated behavioral health in primary care by partnering with health systems to co-design, implement, and scale solutions that work. West Health shares all tools and research openly, believing the challenges facing U.S. health care are too urgent and too large for any one organization to solve alone.
A nonprofit organization focused on the most critical issues impacting babies and toddlers, including mental health. They are a dynamic advocate emphasizing the critical importance of early experiences for child development and lifelong wellbeing. They produce resources such as trainings, webinars, toolkits, policy implementation guidance, and diagnostic tools tailored to infant and early childhood mental health.
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