A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a specially-designated clinic that provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use services. CCBHCs serve anyone who walks through the door, regardless of their diagnosis and insurance status.

CCBHCs are responsible for providing the following nine services, which can be provided directly or through formal relationships with Designated Collaborating Organization (DCOs):

Fast Facts on CCBHCs:

More Than Two Million
Estimated number of people currently served across all active CCBHCs and grantees in the country.
27
Average number of new staff positions created at clinics as a result of becoming a CCBHC.
82%
Percentage of CCBHCs that offer at least one type of MAT vs. 56% nationwide.

People Who Receive Care at CCBHCs Experience:

72% Reduction in Hospitalization
40.7% Reduction in Homelessness
60.3% Less Time in Jails

This information was reported in the 2022 CCBHC Impact Report from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. For additional information on CCBHCs, visit the National Council’s CCBHC Overview page or SAMHSA.

CCBHC Planning Grant

Mississippi is one of 15 states that has received a $1 million Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) planning grant that aims to transform mental health and substance use treatment across the country by providing sustainable funding for robust community treatment services. The newly announced funding from SAMHSA provides $1 million for a 12-month planning process. DMH has selected two specific CMHCs to participate in this planning period. Region 6 Life Help, located in the Delta region, and Region 14 Singing River Services, in the Gulf Coast region, both have experience providing comprehensive behavioral health services and have elevated levels of need in their service areas.

CCBHCs Will:

– Improve access to and delivery of community-based behavioral health services.
– Address gaps or barriers to care in Mississippi.
– Establish sustainable funding for additional investment in quality, evidence-based mental health, and substance use services.
– Offer more competitive wages because of the cost-based reimbursement that can aid in alleviating workforce shortages.
– Be accountable for quality outcomes.
– Engage stakeholders and consumers of mental health services, including youth, family members, and community leaders, to provide input on a customizable approach to care that increases responsiveness to the needs of Mississippians.

Seven of Mississippi’s CMHCs are already recipients of CCBHC Expansion grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the federal agency that leads public health efforts regarding behavioral health in the nation. Those recipients are:

1. Region 2 Communicare
2. Region 3 LIFECORE Health Group
3. Region 4 Mental Health Services
4. Region 8 Region 8 Mental Health Services
5. Region 9 Hinds Behavioral Health Services
6. Region 12 Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
7. Region 14 Singing River Services

Get Involved in Mississippi’s Statewide CCBHC Planning Grant Efforts

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is excited about the opportunity to serve anyone who walks through the door, regardless of their diagnosis and insurance status. To develop the best approach for Mississippi, we need your input and involvement. Our work will only be successful if we engage you and others to help implement CCBHCs in a way that meets the unique needs of Mississippi.

For more information about CCBHCs, please contact the DMH CCBHC Project Director Nikki Tapp at nikki.tapp@dmh.ms.gov.