Integrating behavioral health with the primary care that all health centers provide addresses real patient needs and is another way of providing patient-centered care.
The number of patients receiving behavioral health services at health centers has increased by more than 21 percent since 2010, the largest increase among all reported services.
Health centers provide both mental and substance abuse services, including treatment, counseling, 24-hour crisis intervention, developmental screenings and detoxification. This site includes:
Behavioral Health Integration Basics
Behavioral Health Performance Measures