Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
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.[2][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.[2][5][6] Over 500 CCBHCs are operating across the US in every state except Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, and South Carolina.[4]
See also
[edit]- 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
References
[edit]- ^ INGOGLIA, Chuck (August 1, 2023). "Why President Biden's support for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics is important". The Hill.
- ^ a b c What Is a CCBHC? National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 2023
- ^ Sanders, Kelsey (September 26, 2023). "As a CCBHC, OnPoint offers services to all, regardless of income or insurance coverage". The Lakeshore.
- ^ a b Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) SAMHSA
- ^ President Obama Signs Senator Stabenow’s Excellence in Mental Health Act Into Law United States Senate, April 01, 2014
- ^ Excellence in Mental Health Act Stephanie Arjune, December 28, 2017
External links
[edit]- SAMHSA Releases Updated CCBHC Quality Measures Guidance Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association, October 3, 2023