Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Explained

A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a type of health clinic in the United States that treats mental health and substance abuse disorders regardless of the patient's health insurance status and ability to pay for care.^{[1] [2] [3]} CCBHCs are funded through Medicaid or SAMHSA grants.^[4]

A private, for-profit clinic or organization cannot become a CCBHC, but can enter into a formal agreement with a CCBHC to become a “designated collaborating organization” (DCO).

CCBHCs began in 2017 in eight states in a demonstration program following the passage of the Excellence in Mental Health Care Act, which was part of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014.^{[5] [6]} Over 500 CCBHCs are operating across the US in every state except Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, and South Carolina.

See also

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention timeline
• Health in the United States
• Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
• Harm reduction in the United States
• Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014

External links

• SAMHSA Releases Updated CCBHC Quality Measures Guidance Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association, October 3, 2023

Notes and References

1. News: INGOGLIA . Chuck . Why President Biden's support for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics is important . August 1, 2023 . The Hill.
2. https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/program/ccbhc-success-center/ccbhc-overview/ What Is a CCBHC?
3. Web site: Sanders . Kelsey . As a CCBHC, OnPoint offers services to all, regardless of income or insurance coverage . The Lakeshore . September 26, 2023.
4. https://www.samhsa.gov/certified-community-behavioral-health-clinics Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)
5. https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/president-obama-signs-senator-stabenow-and-146s-excellence-in-mental-health-act-into-law President Obama Signs Senator Stabenow’s Excellence in Mental Health Act Into Law
6. https://www.cfbhn.org/excellence-in-mental-health-act/ Excellence in Mental Health Act