BH2I

As we move forward with the Behavioral Health Integration Initiative (BH2I), it’s a great time for you and your team to pause and reflect on what you’ve built, what you’ve…

As we approach the end of Grant Year 4, you and your fellow grantees are in the thick of a bustling season, balancing day-to-day service delivery, managing reporting requirements, tackling…

Tai M. Paquin, LMSW, LADAC In tribal and urban clinics, providers continue to show that coordinated medical, behavioral health, peer support, and cultural healing approaches strengthen engagement, reduce stigma, and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…