CCBHC Sustainability Essentials: Laying the Groundwork for Sustainability (Session 1)

As grant funding timelines change, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) must proactively plan for financial and operational sustainability to ensure continuity of care and long-term impact. This short learning series, hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, offers grantees a structured space to explore and apply real-world strategies for sustaining the CCBHC model beyond initial funding. Through peer exchange, expert facilitation, and hands-on tools, participants will learn how to align services with reimbursement pathways, integrate financial and clinical operations, and build strategic partnerships to support long-term viability. Sessions will emphasize actionable planning, systems mapping, and engagement of key stakeholders in driving sustainability forward. Whether participants are preparing for a Medicaid demonstration, refining billing infrastructure, or seeking to strengthen cross-department collaboration, this series is designed to help CCBHCs thrive well beyond the grant cycle.