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Many North Carolinians have inadequate access to mental health,
developmental disability, and substance abuse services (MH/DD/SAS),
and their services for physical and behavioral health are poorly
coordinated. Primary care providers (PCPs) often must try to address
unmet behavioral health needs with insufficient specialty back-up
and information resources. The ICARE Partnership seeks to increase
access to quality, evidence-based behavioral health care services
for North Carolinians. Our aspiration is embodied in our name – we
are partners in creating a healthcare system that is Integrated,
Collaborative, Accessible, Respectful and Evidence-Based.
Project Goals
To improve patient outcomes by:
1) increasing collaboration and communication between primary care
and MH/DD/SAS providers
2) increasing the capacity of PCPs to provide appropriate,
evidence-based behavioral health services to their patients and the
capacity of MH/DD/SAS providers to screen and refer for physical
illness.
Project Design
This three-year project will have three areas of focus: statewide
education and technical assistance; local model development; and
process and policy change.
To learn more about the ICARE Partnership, visit our website at
www.icarenc.org
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