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The Impact of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Missouri

Recognizing the patient health outcomes and behavioral healthcare system enhancements with CCBHCs operating in Missouri since 2017.

INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD

Emergency Room Enhancement (ERE) ED & Hospitalization Utilization

In collaboration with HIDI, this analysis shows the effectiveness of the Emergency Room Enhancement program (2018–2022), highlighting reductions in ED and hospitalization utilization during and after program engagement.

Interactive Dashboard

Missouri Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)

Created through the federal Excellence in Mental Health Act, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) exist to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder care in community-based settings. Services include 24-hour crisis care, evidence-based practices, care coordination, and integration with physical health care.

Who We Are

Missouri Behavioral Health Council

Making a difference statewide.

The Missouri Behavioral Health Council (MBHC/Council), formerly Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare, founded in 1978, represents Missouri’s not-for-profit certified community behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers, substance use treatment agencies, affiliated community psychiatric rehabilitation service providers, and a clinical call center.

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