The GSSBHC provides a safety net that links behavioral health service providers across the region, so that the most vulnerable residents who are most likely to slip through the cracks can receive needed support and services.
Speaking Public Health: Integrated Care
One of the factors that often frustrates both patients and care providers is a disjointed system -- one in which a primary care doctor handles some aspects of a person’s well-being, while another provider, such as a mental health professional, takes care of another aspect of that person’s wellness. That’s where integrated care comes in.