People living in rural areas face multiple challenges when seeking behavioral health care, including workforce shortages, the need to travel longer distances to obtain care, and stigma. As a result, those living in rural areas have higher rates of unmet needs and higher suicide rates. To address these challenges, certain states have effectively utilized Medicaid funding to enhance behavioral health services for rural residents.

Join this webinar as we explore the successful strategies implemented by North Dakota and Oklahoma and engage in a thought-provoking conversation with participants to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Speakers

• Monica Haugen, 1915(i) Program Administrator, North Dakota Behavioral Health 

• Malissa McEntire, Senior Director of Adult Outpatient Services, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services