Behavioral Health Services

Behavioral health services generally refer to the treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders (SUDs). These services may be provided by therapists in private practice, physicians, private and public psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, comprehensive provider agencies, and substance use treatment facilities. Screening services include Health and Behavioral Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) and Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Treatment services include, but are not limited to, psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological testing, mental health targeted case management, psychotropic medications, and medication assisted therapy for SUDs. See Substance Use Disorder (SUD).