Turning Grant Challenges into Success Stories
Tai M. Paquin, PLMSW, LADAC One thing I’ve noticed over the course of time with BH2I is that every grantee has had a journey with both highs and lows. Staffing…
Telling the Story of Your BH2I Grant: Why It Matters and How to Do It Well
Denise Middlebrook, PhD The Behavioral Health Integration Initiative (BH2I) supports Tribal communities in weaving behavioral health care into primary care and other health systems—strengthening services and outcomes for Native individuals…
Behavioral Health Integration for Justice-Involved Individuals
Tai M. Paquin, LADAC, MSW BH2I grantees can support individuals reentering the community after incarceration. This article offers some strategies for care coordination, integrating cultural elements, and collaborating with court…
Returning Home: The Vital Role of Community and Culture in Indigenous Reentry and Healing
Denise Middlebrook, PhD As tribal nations across North America continue to address the impacts of colonization, historical trauma, and systemic incarceration, one key area remains essential to healing: welcoming our…
Building a Strategic Action Plan for Sustainability of an Integrated Behavioral and Primary Care Program
Denise Middlebrook, PhD In today’s healthcare landscape, the integration of behavioral health services with primary care has become a vital approach to improving patient outcomes, enhancing care coordination, and promoting…
Creating a Sample Strategic Plan
Tai Paquin, LADAC As we have discussed thus far, developing a comprehensive strategic plan is essential for agencies to navigate a path towards their long-term objectives effectively. A strategic plan…
The Critical Role of Policies and Procedures
Tai M. Paquin, LADAC As we conclude year three of BH2I-2, we still find challenges such as securing buy-ins from providers, confusion or errors about processes, or oversights made in…
The Benefits of Developing a Clinic Flowchart for Screening Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Denise L Middlebrook, PhD In recent conversations that I have had with grantees, I realized that many of our grantees have yet to develop a flowchart that captures the patient…
