Behavioral Health Integration Ecosystem Directory

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.

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.

A non-profit that increases awareness about BHI through published blog posts, briefs, and reports, and advocates for changes to public policy. They focus on fighting stigma and encouraging understanding nationwide. They also created NAMI Hearts+Minds, a wellness program designed to educate and empower patients to better manage their health — mentally and physically.
 

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.

A non-profit membership organization representing Single State Agency Directors (SSAs) for substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout the United States. NASADAD develops and disseminates educational materials, provides technical assistance, conducts research, and promotes public policy positions on SUD care with federal and national audiences. Most of their resources are developed exclusively for the association members.

A membership-based non-profit organization that serves state mental health authorities through providing technical assistance, developing resource guides and other educational materials, and hosting events related to the public mental health service delivery system.

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.

As the lead federal agency for research on substance use, NIDA conducts and funds research on substance use including on models for integrating substance use care in primary care and other healthcare settings.  

Fosters collaboration with community health center (CHC) professionals across the state through training, technical assistance, operational support, and capacity building. Additionally, OPCA collects and analyzes statewide data from health centers to identify trends in population health and then uses that information as a basis to support policy and regulatory improvements which reduce barriers to care and support health centers.

A national, non-partisan multistakeholder organization that is advocating for the strengthening of primary care to improve health and well-being through team-based, comprehensive care. Through policy advocacy and sharing best practices, the PCC encourages the delivery of comprehensive healthcare that addresses both physical and mental health needs, fostering better outcomes and more efficient whole-person care.