Providing Intensive and Specialized Supports for People with Serious Mental Illness: Strategies for CCBHCs Webinar

People living with serious mental illness (SMI) often require intensive and specialized supports that go beyond standard outpatient care. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive, person-centered services that address complex needs, promote recovery, and reduce reliance on crisis and inpatient systems. This webinar will highlight practical approaches for designing and implementing high-intensity services—such as Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), intensive case management, and integrated physical and behavioral health support. Participants will learn how to strengthen care coordination, leverage community partnerships, and apply trauma-informed strategies to improve engagement and outcomes for individuals with SMI.  

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the unique needs of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and the role of CCBHCs in delivering specialized support.
• Identify evidence-based models of intensive care (e.g., Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), intensive case management)
• Apply strategies for integrating physical health, peer support, and recovery-oriented approaches into care for people with SMI.
• Explore methods to enhance care coordination and build partnerships with other providers and social services.
• Recognize opportunities to use data and quality improvement approaches to strengthen outcomes for individuals with SMI.