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Behavioral health systems across states face persistent and complex challenges, including growing demand for services alongside provider capacity limitations.
NASHP supports state leaders in addressing the behavioral health needs of their residents of all ages, including advancing access to mental health services and supports and strategies to combat opioid use disorder (OUD) and broader substance use disorders (SUD). We bring states deep expertise in mental health, OUD/SUD, and integration of medical, mental health and SUD systems.
Our work emphasizes cross-agency collaboration to advance integrated care models and to strengthen the full continuum of community-based services and supports.
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Ensuring access to high-quality behavioral health services and supports across the lifespan is a key state policy priority.
As the behavioral health needs of children and youth rise, states continue to prioritize investments and supports for a continuum of high–quality behavioral health services.
State strategies to address the opioid and substance use crises extend beyond traditional health systems, requiring cross–agency partnerships and the coordination of evidence-based investments to improve the health of people across all communities.
