The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded 100 grants to behavioral health providers across the United States as part of the ongoing Certified Community Behavioral Health Center, or CCBHC, expansion program.
This latest round of funding totals $250 million, with $77 million coming from the American Rescue Plan, and is targeted toward agencies that provide community-based support for those in need of substance abuse disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment services. The funds also include $115 million for COVID relief and $58 million in annual appropriations. According to SAMHSA, “the grants support the Biden-Harris Administration’s priority of addressing the behavioral health needs of Americans—particularly those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
In particular, the $77 million added by the American Rescue Plan will help expand the CCBHC program in both breadth and depth. These funds, which are part of the $420 million appropriated for CCBHC expansion grants in the American Rescue Plan, will help establish services in new facilities and make services more robust at existing facilities at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has increased behavioral health needs throughout the country, according to SAMSHA.
The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) expansion grant program increases access to and improves the quality of community mental and substance use disorder treatment services. CCBHCs provide person- and family-centered integrated services, including 24/7 crisis intervention services for individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, including opioid use disorders; children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances; and individuals with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
“Qualifacts now supports 100 CCBHCs between our CareLogic and Credible platforms,” says Mary Givens, CCBHC Programs Manager. “We know from our customers that the CCBHC treatment model works for people with behavioral health and SUD challenges. We are thrilled that this funding was made available to increase the CCBHC footprint across the country.”
To read the full SAMSHA release, click here. And here are links to recipients of the CCBHC Expansion Grants, and more information about the grant program.
Additional Resources for CCBHC Certification and Operation
Making the transition to becoming a CCBHC can be equal parts exciting and challenging. The right resources can straighten the path. For more information on the process, the technology needed, and customizable workflows to support the CCBHC mission, please see:
- Becoming a CCBHC Part 1: What I Wish I Had Known From A Clinical Perpective
- Becoming a CCBHC Part 2: What I Wish I Had Known From A Financial Perspective
- Becoming a CCBHC Part 3: What I Wish I Had Known From An Executive Perspective
- Evaluate Your Tech Readiness To Thrive In a CCBHC Model
Qualifacts + Credible offers EHR (Electronic Health Records) solutions that support CCBHCs. If you have questions about the certification process or would like to learn more about how our technology solutions support CCBHCs, you can learn more here.