As four of the largest behavioral healthcare organizations in Washington state, we’re closely monitoring potential risks to funding at both the federal and state levels. The proposed budget cuts could significantly impact our organizations, the services we deliver, as well as the communities who rely on us most. Given our position as providers, we want …
AI solutions take administrative and data-entry work off mental health providers’ plates – giving them more time and energy to connect with clients Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves across our business and online lives, and it’s having a major impact in health care. The promise of AI in community behavioral health could have a …
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Workforce shortages are a national issue affecting American businesses of every size and industry, and Washinton’s behavioral health care industry is no exception. According to a survey by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health, turnover rates for community behavioral health organizations range from 28 to 32 percent, and timelines for hiring master’s level positions average …
At Fourfront Contributor, advocating for statewide adoption of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model has been one of our top priorities for years. We believe the model represents a long-term solution for building a more effective and sustainable community behavioral health system in Washington state. On January 8, 2025, SAMHSA awarded our state …
In the closing hours of the session, member organization Comprehensive Healthcare secured $800,000 in capital funding for a drop-in center in Yakima, a place where those challenged by homelessness, substance use disorders or living with medical and physical health complexities can access much-needed services, socialization, education and basic resources. Read Jodi Daly’s, PhD, CEO of …
State of Reform discussed Fourfront Contributor’s goals with three of its members—Jodi Daly (CEO of Comprehensive Healthcare), Katrina Egner (CEO of Sound), and Tom Sebastian (CEO of Compass Health) in this Q&A. State of Reform: What are Fourfront Contributor’s advocacy priorities for the 2024 legislative session? Tom Sebastian: “Since our inception, Fourfront Contributor has taken a two-pronged …
By Jodi Daly and Tom Sebastian Our community behavioral health organizations deliver life-saving mental health and substance abuse services to thousands of individuals and families across Washington state. However, we’re also facing financial and operational challenges keeping up with escalating demand for behavioral health services, especially as we confront the devastating realities of the fentanyl …
Washington certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) representatives believe the model can provide stability for a US mental health system that has faced numerous challenges over the past several decades. They discussed the benefits CCBHCs offer at the 2024 Washington State of Reform Health Policy Conference. Washington Council for Behavioral Health CEO Joan Miller said …
Comprehensive Healthcare was recently awarded a $4 million, four-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) services in Yakima County. Comprehensive Healthcare plans to use the grant to increase access to primary health care, expedite substance use disorder (SUD) services to clients and …
As an advocacy coalition, we’re always looking for opportunities to enhance awareness of our key policy initiatives and highlight the solutions they represent to advancing Washington’s community behavioral health system. State of Reform provides an exceptional platform for us to do just that – and this year’s Washington Health Policy Conference, held in Seattle in …
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