Health Equity
Addressing disparities in health outcomes, promoting access to care, and promoting community co-creation and collaboration in behavioral healthcare solutions.
Where Equity, Systems Change, and Community Voice Intersect
CIBHS is committed to advancing equitable behavioral health services with a focus on improving access, enhancing quality, and achieving better outcomes. Through tailored training and technical assistance, we support the implementation of behavioral health initiatives that drive systems change. We also lead complex strategic planning efforts and facilitate county and statewide collaboratives to address structural racism and advance equity across behavioral health systems.
Our approaches include:
Removing Barriers Through Co-Design
We work alongside communities to identify access barriers and co-design practical, community-informed solutions that improve entry, engagement, and continuity of care.
Strengthening Programs and Services
We identify critical gaps in behavioral health programs and services and support targeted improvements that enhance effectiveness and community impact.
Advancing Equity in Practice
We provide training and technical assistance that equip behavioral health providers to advance equity, strengthen culturally responsive care, and promote client activation among communities experiencing behavioral health inequities.
Addressing Social Determinants of Behavioral Health
We develop strategies that address the social, economic, and structural conditions shaping behavioral health, with a focus on dismantling the impacts of racism on access, quality, and outcomes.