In 2019, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) commissioned a county-wide assessment to document needs and identify opportunities for developing a comprehensive and integrated behavioral health system, one that ensures timely access to appropriate care for all individuals.

BCPH contracted with the OMNI Institute to conduct the multi-faceted assessment, with a central aim of generating clear, supported, and actionable recommendations for developing and implementing a coordinated behavioral health system.

As part of this work, our expert public health research team completed a comprehensive literature review on best practices for treating mental health and substance use disorders. Through our research it became apparent that the impact of these findings extends well beyond our recommendations in Boulder County and can aid practitioners in delivering appropriate services to people in need of treatment in a variety of settings.