Behavioral Health

Health care financing, policy, and delivery systems have historically separated primary health care from mental health and substance abuse services. Communities throughout the country are increasingly recognizing that bringing these clinical services together increases access, quality, and cost effectiveness of care. A 2000 study of Michigan Community Health Centers revealed 1 out of 2 patients have behavioral or emotional problems, 1 out of 3 have depression as a primary or secondary diagnosis, and one-third of physician contact hours are spent addressing behavioral or emotional problems. In addition, a recent study demonstrated that people with mental illness die 25 years sooner than people without mental illness.

Partnerships between Community Health Centers and Community Mental Health service providers are continuing to be developed throughout the state.  In addition, many Community Health Centers are hiring additional behavioral health providers. Michigan Primary Care Association members are encouraged to join the MPCA Behavioral Health Network and participate in the Michigan Integrated Health Learning Community to continue the essential integration of primary care and behavioral health services across Michigan. 

 

Featured Story: Four Michigan CHCs Present Their Behavioral Health Integration Efforts

At the 2009 Michigan Primary Care Association Annual Conference, a group of Community Health Centers including Covenant Community Care (Detroit), Hackley Community Care Center (Muskegon), Muskegon Family Care (Muskegon Heights), and Health Centers Detroit Medical Group (Detroit) presented their efforts toward integrating primary care and behavioral health services in their communities. You can see their presentation here.


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