The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will receive a $982,000 planning grant to better serve adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and those with long term and serious substance abuse disorders.
The funding comes from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop certified community behavioral health clinics, known as CCHBCs, in the state. 

“Building community-based systems of care is vital to supporting residents with behavioral health needs,” said Nick Lyon, MDHHS director. “This grant is an important first step in developing a more comprehensive way of delivering services throughout our state to best serve our residents.”
As one of 24 states awarded planning grant funding, Michigan will develop criteria for CCHBCs in the state, establish a prospective payment system, and prepare an application to participate in a 2-year demonstration program.
After MDHHS submits a Phase II application, eight states will launch pilot programs for two years.

These CCHB organizations will need to provide a variety of services and supports including crisis mental health services; screening, assessment, and diagnosis; patient-centered treatment planning; outpatient mental health and substance use services; primary care screening and monitoring; targeted case management; psychiatric rehabilitation services; peer support and counselor services and family supports; and intensive, community-based mental health care for members of the armed forces and veterans.

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