California Institute
for Behavioral Health Solutions
Community Informed. Clinically Grounded.
Operationally Proven.
Bridging community expertise and clinical rigor to advance a more inclusive behavioral health system for all.
58 counties served
100’s of projects implemented
1000’s trained to serve community
30 years of experience
The Future of Behavioral Health Training
Master the latest in evidence-based care with our diverse training portfolio. Whether you are seeking accredited continuing education hours, specialized clinical workshops, or self-paced resources in our Learning Center, we deliver the practical tools necessary to transform your expertise into community impact.
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42 CFR, Part 2 Compliance
This comprehensive training provides a clear, practical understanding of 42 CFR Part 2 and how it impacts substance use disorder (SUD) programs, healthcare organizations, and compliance teams.
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Youth, Social Media, & Mental Health: What Every Behavioral Health Professional Should Know
Individuals with ASD and IDD often have co-occurring mental health conditions that are overlooked, misdiagnosed, or poorly treated. Providers must identify these differences, recognize conditions, adapt interventions, and coordinate referrals.
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Adult Autism & Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Screening, Assessment, and Referral
Individuals with ASD and IDD often have co-occurring mental health conditions that are overlooked, misdiagnosed, or poorly treated. Providers must identify these differences, recognize conditions, adapt interventions, and coordinate referrals.
: Adult Autism & Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Screening, Assessment, and Referral
Voices of Innovation and Strategic Insights
Fresh perspectives on the science of implementation, evidence-based rigor, and community-defined expertise. Follow our latest updates on LinkedIn to join the conversation and explore how we center the voices that drive the future of behavioral health.
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Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, and the ADA: A conversation with Elizabeth Gagnon
Continuing CIBHS’ June theme of connection, resilience, and belonging, we are proud to highlight Men’s Mental Health Awareness. While millions of men experience anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health challenges each year, many remain reluctant to seek help.
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Connection, Community, and Men’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Percy Howard
Continuing CIBHS’ June theme of connection, resilience, and belonging, we are proud to highlight Men’s Mental Health Awareness. While millions of men experience anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health challenges each year, many remain reluctant to seek help.
: Connection, Community, and Men’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Percy Howard
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Explore our Work
CIBHS leads the evolution of behavioral health by integrating Implementation Science and Health Equity across the spectrum of care. Through our three pillars of service—Training, Technical Assistance, and Fiscal Administration—we provide the strategic architecture to advance mental health and substance use disorder services. By empowering the workforce, centering community defined excellence, and scaling evidence-based practices, we turn complex system challenges into sustainable community impact.
Partnering Across the Spectrum of Care
We provide the strategic architecture and clinical tools for the leaders, providers, and communities shaping the future of behavioral health.
State and County Leaders
We act as a trusted partner for agencies and departments, providing the fiscal and technical infrastructure needed to scale statewide initiatives and manage complex system changes.
Community Advocates and Partners
We center the voices of community leaders and those with lived experience, ensuring that Community-Defined Evidence Practices (CDEPs) and health equity are at the heart of every solution.
Behavioral Health Providers
From large health systems to community-based organizations, we equip clinical and non-clinical teams with the training and evidence-based practices (EBPs) necessary to deliver high-quality care.
The Behavioral Health Workforce
We support the individuals on the front lines—clinicians, supervisors, and peer specialists—through professional development and leadership pathways that sustain the workforce.