The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to CCBHC Criteria

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a draft of new criteria for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHCs) and is seeking public comments on the revised criteria. Comments are due Jan. 20, 2023, by email to CCBHCCriteria@samhsa.hhs.gov.

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