
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.
: Clinical and Non-clinical Trainings
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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.
: Third Party Administration and Fiscal Administrative Services
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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.
: Equity-Focused Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
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.
: Youth Behavioral Health
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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.
: Leadership and Workforce Development
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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.
: Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) and Community Defined Evidence-Based Practices (CDEPs)
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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.
: Health Equity
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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.
: Mental Health and Well-being
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Substance Use Disorders
Promoting prevention treatment and recovery, with an increased emphasis on medicated assisted treatment.
: Substance Use Disorders
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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.
: Implementation Science & Systems Change
Take a look at how we’ve helped other organizations. Just like yours.
CIBHS is proud to showcase our collaborations.
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Riverside University Health Systems-Behavioral Health Cultural Community Liaison Program and Behavioral Health Technical Assistance and Training
CIBHS partners with Riverside County to strengthen behavioral health systems by supporting the Cultural Community Liaison (CCL) program and providing technical assistance and training for county staff. These services build stronger connections between behavioral health systems and communities while expanding workforce capacity, advancing Behavioral Health Servies Act (BHSA) implementation, and supporting more equitable, community-informed behavioral…
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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.