California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS)

Founded in 1993, the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS) is an independent non-profit organization, that works to advance a more equitable behavioral health ecosystem for the people of California and across the nation. CIBHS provides clinical and non-clinical trainings, thought leadership, and technical assistance to counties, providers, and other related organizations to respond effectively to the behavioral health needs of communities. Our technical areas of focus and expertise, include evidence based practices (EBPs) and community defined evidence practices (CDEPs), substance use disorders, mental health & wellness, workforce & leadership development, health equity, and youth. CIBHS is a mission driven team of behavioral health clinical experts, practitioners, organizational effectiveness professionals, and community engagement specialists with lived experience who are passionate about working through the various levels of the behavioral health delivery system to improve health outcomes, empower providers, and foster healthier communities through approaches that are grounded in equity, community needs, EBPs, and innovation.