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 41 - 50 of 85 Programs

Mental Health Integration Lab (MHIL) | Penn Center for Mental Health

Description

A program that partners with researchers, organizations, and clinical stakeholders to support the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based mental health screening, prevention, and intervention practices in non-specialty mental health settings.

Areas of BHI Support:
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

Naresh K. Vashist College of Medicine Department of Primary Care and Rural Medicine Integrated Behavioral Health Program (IBHP)

Description

A program that leads BHI interprofessional service delivery, clinical education, and clinical research initiatives through local, regional, and national partnerships. Recognized by both local and national training awards, IBHP initiatives have supported the acquisition of over $15 million in external funding, 26 peer reviewed manuscripts, and over 80 national presentations related to BHI and education in medical settings.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Advocates
Convenes
Educates
Facilitates
Investigates
Trains

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 Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Description

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.
 

Areas of BHI Support:
Advocates
Convenes
Educates

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 Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)

Description

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.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advises
Convenes
Educates
Facilitates
Investigates
Trains

National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)

Description

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.

Areas of BHI Support:
Convenes
Educates
Facilitates

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. Recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) can earn Distinction in Behavioral Health Integration.

Areas of BHI Support:
Accredits
Convenes
Educates
Trains

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Description

A nonprofit and membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of mental health and substance use treatment organizations across the country. They advocate for policies that encourage high-quality, accessible care, build capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations, and promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing.

Areas of BHI Support:
Advocates
Educates
Facilitates