Practical Guide for Expanding the Community-Based Behavioral Health Workforce

Link

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/practical-guide-behavioral-health-pep24-06-004.pdf

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Shares strategies and best practices to help expand the community-based behavioral health workforce through the increased use of community-initiated care (CIC) and behavioral health support specialists (BHSS). Provides information to address behavioral health workforce shortages and behavioral health disparities in underserved communities and populations, including rural areas.

Date

11/2024

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Healthcare Workforce • People with Lived Experience/Peers • Treatment