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    Substance Use Continuum of Care

    Systems and Models of Care

    E18 - Innovations Integrating Substance Use Care and Partnerships in the CCBHC Model

    Monday, May 5, 2025
    4:30 PM – 5:30 PM ET
    Location: 116
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    This session will dive into how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are integrating mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care, with a focus on peer support roles and cultural integration. We’ll explore how CCBHCs can embrace both clinical and peer-driven models, allowing both service lines to thrive together. Panelists, including leaders from CCBHCs and peers with lived experience, will share real-world successes, challenges, and insights on the journey from entry to integration. We’ll also discuss pitfalls to avoid, while highlighting how CCBHCs are expanding access to SUD care and leveraging community partnerships to drive lasting impact.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Explore how CCBHCs are integrating mental health and substance use treatment.
    • Explore the effectiveness of clinical and peer-driven models.
    • Examine common roadblocks and how to overcome them.