Promoting the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care: States

The purpose of this program is to promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practices between physical and behavioral health care, support the improvement of integrated care models, and promote the implementation and improvement of bidirectional integrated care services. The program aims to improve overall wellness and physical health status by providing evidence-based or evidence-informed screening, assessment, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and recovery services for mental and substance use disorders, and co-occurring physical health conditions and chronic diseases. Key aspects of the program include: • Integration of primary and behavioral health care • Improvement of integrated care models • Implementation of bidirectional integrated care services • Evidence-based or evidence-informed services for mental and substance use disorders • Services for co-occurring physical health conditions and chronic diseases