SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grant

Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Award Duration: 2 years

Geographic Scope: Northwest Arkansas

Focus Areas:

• Developing a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program
• Outreach to underserved communities
• Addressing health disparities
• Services for Latinx and Marshallese populations
• Evidence-based specialized services including Assertive Community Treatment

Program Description:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Ozark Guidance, an affiliate of Arisa Health, a $4,000,000 expansion grant to develop a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program over two years. The funds support outreach and new service availability for underserved communities in Northwest Arkansas.

Key Initiatives:

• Targeted outreach to underserved populations (Latinx and Marshallese communities)
• Data-driven approach based on community needs assessments
• Creation of accessible spaces for underserved populations
• Integration of behavioral and physical health services with holistic focus

Award Date: February 2021

Program Director:
Blaine Hubbard, LMFT-S, LPC-S, appointed as Director of CCBHC Services in March 2021. Hubbard brought 19 years of behavioral health experience and program development expertise.

Key Quote:
Our collective experience with COVID further informs the need for targeted outreach programs that will improve access to care." - Dr. Jared Sparks, Vice President, Ozark Guidance