Behavioral Health
Our behavioral health initiative was part of the Foundation’s work focused on integrating mental and behavioral health sectors to prevent poor health and violence.
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Bridging the Gap Between Behavioral and Primary Health Care for Low-Income Patients
June 26, 2015“Mental health is defined as a state of...
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Frequently Asked Questions on Behavioral Healthcare Integration
June 12, 2015Questions were submitted by attendees of the May 13, 2015 Webinar “Exploring Low-Income Californians’ Needs and...
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A Ten-Step Guide to Behavioral Health Integration
June 12, 2015A series of recommendations to help community health centers keep pace with the future of integrated behavioral...
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Exploring Low-Income Californians' Needs and Preferences for Behavioral Health Care
March 17, 2015With new and extended benefits under Medi-Cal, more low-income patients are seeking behavioral health and substance abuse...
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Addressing Behavioral Health
September 16, 2014Behavioral health encompasses a range of conditions that affect mental and emotional wellbeing. From substance abuse to...
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Opportunities for Whole-Person Care in California
September 11, 2014Building upon an earlier report commissioned by the Foundation and led by John Snow, Inc., this white paper identifies...
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It Takes a Village: Treating Tragedy at its Source
June 10, 2014Hearing the recent news about the tragic shootings in Isla Vista - which took the lives of seven young people - sparked...