Let’s work together to improve the behavioral health system in California and beyond
CIBHS leads the evolution of behavioral health by delivering high-impact training, technical assistance, and systems transformation grounded in equity and evidence. From state-level projects to practitioner-focused workshops, we transform complex challenges into practical, community-led solutions that enhance health outcomes for all.
Practice Areas
CIBHS partners with communities, providers, and systems to transform the behavioral health ecosystem through three core practice areas: expert training, technical assistance and capacity building; and third-party administration services.
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Clinical and Non-clinical Trainings
Equipping clinical and non-clinical professionals with the evidence-based practices, skills, knowledge, and culturally responsive approaches needed to support high-quality behavioral health care.
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Third Party Administration and Fiscal Administrative Services
By streamlining administrative hurdles, we empower providers and counties to respond to community needs in real-time—accelerating the pace of behavioral health innovation and improving service delivery.
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Equity-Focused Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
CIBHS provides equity-focused technical assistance and capacity building that strengthens organizational systems while bridging policy goals with culturally responsive, practice-level implementation.
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Technical Expertise
CIBHS operates at the intersection of clinical expertise and systemic transformation. Our seven core areas of technical expertise represent a comprehensive ecosystem designed to move behavioral health forward. By blending the rigor of Implementation Science and EBPs with a deep commitment to Health Equity and Community-Defined Practices, we ensure that every solution—from Youth Mental Health to Substance Use Disorder treatment—is sustainable, scalable, and rooted in the real-world needs communities.
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Youth Behavioral Health
CIBHS transforms youth behavioral health outcomes by empowering the systems and providers that serve children and transition-age youth with evidence-based tools and equity-centered strategies.
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Leadership and Workforce Development
CIBHS develops and strengthens behavioral health leaders by building practical, equity-centered skills across individual, organizational, and system levels through training, coaching, and tailored capacity-building support.
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Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) and Community Defined Evidence-Based Practices (CDEPs)
CIBHS grounds all of our work in EBPs and CDEPs, recognizing them as complementary approaches that combine scientific rigor with culturally grounded, community-validated knowledge.
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Health Equity
Addressing disparities in health outcomes, promoting access to care, and promoting community co-creation and collaboration in behavioral healthcare solutions.
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Mental Health and Well-being
CIBHS strengthens mental health and well-being by partnering with communities to build equitable, effective systems of care grounded in evidence, lived experience, and scalable implementation models.
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Substance Use Disorders
Promoting prevention treatment and recovery, with an increased emphasis on medicated assisted treatment.
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Implementation Science & Systems Change
CIBHS applies Implementation Science to ensure evidence-based initiatives are not only launched but sustained within real-world systems.
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CIBHS is proud to showcase our collaborations.
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Community-Driven Behavioral Health Initiative
Advancing culturally responsive behavioral health prevention across California through community-defined and evidence-based practices, implementation support, and technical assistance that strengthen access, build community capacity, and reduce disparities across diverse populations.
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Transformational Change Partnership
The Transformational Change Partnership (TCP) supports California counties in implementing the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) by providing coordinated, equity-centered technical assistance that strengthens systems, modernizes operations, and improves access to comprehensive, recovery-oriented behavioral health care.
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Practice Implementation and Improvement
Clinical and non-clinical training and continuing education that support behavioral health workforce development across roles and systems.
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Fiscal Administration Contracts and Awards
CIBHS bridges the gap between high-level policy and front-line implementation through a full suite of technical and administrative solutions. From clinical training and systems transformation to agile third-party administration (TPA), we provide the structure, expertise, and fiscal rigor needed to build a responsive and sustainable behavioral health system.