Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
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A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a type of health clinic in the United States that treats mental health and substance abuse disorders regardless of the patient's health insurance status and ability to pay for care.[1][2][3] A CCBHC is funded through Medicaid or SAMHSA grants.[2][4]
A private, for-profit clinic or organization is not eligible to become a CCBHC, but can enter into a formal agreement with a CCBHC to become a “designated collaborating organization” (DCO).
In 2017, eight states participated in a demonstration program following the passage of the Excellence in Mental Health Care Act, which was part of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014.[2][5][6] As a result, CCBHCs were formed, with over 500 CCBHCs are operating across the US in every state except Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, and South Carolina.[4]
