Behavioral Health Integration Ecosystem Directory

A program comprised of mental health experts that utilizes a collaborative behavioral health services model to ensure veterans receive timely access to patient-centered mental health support. Their approach aims at enhancing patient engagement, clinical and functional outcomes, and patient satisfaction by addressing both physical and behavioral health needs.

A cooperative agreement, led by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), dedicated to the treatment of opioid use disorder through evidence-based education and training – all provided at no cost. It supports healthcare professionals with resources, mentorship, and clinical guidances to improve patient care and expand access to effective treatment strategies for substance use disorders across multidisciplinary professions. 

A nonprofit research organization dedicated to addressing health care access, affordability, and quality to improve the lives of people, particularly those in greatest need. RAND has conducted a broad range of research on behavioral health integration, focusing on integration of primary care and specialty mental health services, integration of mental health and substance use treatment, and provision of mental health care in primary care settings.

A community healthcare organization that is a Federally Qualified Health Center, Licensed Community Mental Health Center, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center with national recognition for their 40-year history of integrating medical and behavioral health services in a team-based model of care. Their goal is improving health outcomes, value of care, and patient & care team experience. They provide professional training opportunities, and many staff members advocate for uptake of BHI.

A leading national philanthropy paving the way, together, toward a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. They help to advance integrated behavioral health through funding, evidence building, and impact investing.

Aims to expand efforts to advance health systems transformation through health integration, through a lens that promotes progress along the health continuum rather than just a model or stand-alone effort of a more extensive system. They primarily focus on working within Texas but are nationally engaged in BHI work.

A private nonprofit dedicated to improving lives affected by mental health and substance use conditions. It designs and funds projects, reports, and tools to advance access, equity, and quality in behavioral healthcare. Resources help stakeholders—employers, administrators, and regulators—assess access, quality, and costs, improve parity compliance, and implement evidence-based practices to enhance care and optimize healthcare expenditures.

A private foundation committed to promoting a high-performing, equitable healthcare system. It focuses on improving access, quality, and efficiency in healthcare, especially for vulnerable populations. The Fund supports independent research and provides grants to enhance healthcare practices and policies, both in the U.S. and internationally. Its mission includes reducing healthcare disparities and advancing health systems that ensure quality care for all.

A library of clinical decision support tools facilitates psychopharmacological treatment of routine and complex mental and behavioral health disorders, including substance use disorders, by providing top-level evidence and expert opinion, tailored to primary care. The Waco Guide is available via a free mobile app and website. The tools’ recommended interventions include first, second-, and third-line pharmacotherapy; augmentation options; titration schedules; and potential side effects.

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.