Beyond Access: CCBHCs and the Future of Rural Behavioral Health

As mental health care continues to evolve, rural and underserved communities face an urgent need for innovative, accessible solutions.

Hear from leaders in Missouri and Kansas who are delivering them through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.

In this episode of Wellbeing Wednesdays, hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, panelists will discuss CCBHC certification and how the model is reimagining behavioral health care by:

• Providing sustainable funding to meet growing behavioral health needs.
• Supporting 24/7 crisis response, mobile crisis teams and urgent care centers.
• Integrating deeply with law enforcement and emergency services.
• Delivering targeted outreach to veterans with stigma-reducing support.
• Innovating mental health access for farmers and agricultural workers.
• Building community trust as a cornerstone of effective care.