The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) has achieved certification as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), positioning itself among New Hampshire’s first centers to adopt this integrated care model. The designation marks a significant shift in how the organization delivers mental health, physical health, and substance misuse services to its patient population.
Integrated Care Model
CCBHCs operate under a comprehensive, whole-person approach that integrates mental health, physical health, and substance misuse services. According to the organization, this model enables MHCGM to deliver patient- and family-centered care, connect individuals with vital community resources, improve access to all levels of care, reduce wait times, provide 24/7 crisis response, and promote overall health and well-being.
MHCGM first received funding in 2021 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to adopt the CCBHC model of care and begin expanding services and adding needed programs. The organization has since introduced new offerings, including same-day access, while building on its existing continuum of care.
National Impact and Local Recognition
According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s 2024 CCBHC Impact Report, the CCBHC model is serving more than three million people nationally, with 79% of clinics serving more people after becoming a CCBHC. States that have successfully implemented the model are seeing improvements in 24/7 access to quality care, workforce capacity, and improved patient outcomes.
Patricia Carty, President and CEO of The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, stated: “This prestigious designation recognizes our commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality care. As one of only two centers in New Hampshire to achieve this certification, we are at the forefront of a transformative approach to mental health care delivery.”
MHCGM is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is New Hampshire’s largest outpatient mental healthcare provider, serving children, adolescents, and adults in the greater Manchester communities and beyond.
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