Roundtable Discussion: Dual FQHCs and CCBHCs – Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned (Invitation Only)
Date: August 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM CT
Overview
RSVP required. Nationally, there are approximately 60 dual Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs including Look-a-Likes) who are also Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. With other Community Health Center organizations that are actively pursuing a CCBHC certification. When operating and maintaining both models, organizations must determine the scope of services, finances, workforce, and data sharing, among other administrative and clinical considerations, under one roof.
Join us for a dynamic and collaborative two-hour roundtable discussion designed specifically for FQHCs who are OR are actively seeking dual certification with the CCBHC program. This session will provide a unique opportunity for FQHC leaders to come together to:
- Share valuable lessons learned from experiences integrating primary care and behavioral health in these two settings.
- Discuss key challenges and opportunities related to dual certification under HRSA and SAMHSA and explore strategies for navigating these complexities.
- Gain actionable insights on how to streamline operations, improve patient care, and strengthen your organization’s leadership in integrated care.
- Collaborate and have fun with your peers!
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
- NACHC Members
- Health Center C-Level Leadership
- Behavioral Health Leads and Staff
- Administrators and Finance Directors
- Clinical Directors, Clinicians, and Clinical Staff
- HIT
- Pharmacists
- S/RPCA Director
Schedule* (All times are Central Time)
1:00pm-3:00pm CT
Registration and Questions
To RSVP or ask any questions, please email federalpolicy@nachc.org by Friday, August 1, 2025.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the unique state and federal challenges that FQHCs encounter when seeking to become a CCBHC, aka dual certification.
- Identify strategies to merge and coordinate workflows, program requirements and billing etc. under both programs.
- Outline resources for dual organizations to support integration of primary care and behavioral health.
