A governor is uniquely situated to look across the state and coordinate action among state agencies, communities and stakeholders. Many governors are actively engaged in aligning multiple health delivery system reform efforts with broader population health strategies and exploring economically sustainable models. One focal point of the NGA work with states is in establishing or scaling up cost-effective programs for individuals with complex care needs. Many of those individuals have unmet behavioral health (mental illness and/or substance misuse) and social service needs that are better served in the community and outside of acute care or institutional settings. To that end, NGA is providing states technical assistance around a number of policy priorities in behavioral health including:
- Improving outcomes and reducing cost of care for complex populations
- System-level behavioral health and primary care integration
- Capacity building in rural and underserved areas
- Supportive housing
- Behavioral health in criminal justice involved
NGA Resources
Nation’s Governors Mark September as Suicide Awareness Month
State Syndemic Approaches and Congenital Syphilis
First Spouses Lead Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Initiative
First Spouses Convene at Summer Meeting, Join Governor Youngkin in Conversation on Efforts to Raise Awareness about Fentanyl Prevention
The Governor’s Guide to Public Health Preparedness
Governors Support Mental Health Awareness Month
Recognizing Fentanyl Awareness Day
State Considerations for the 42 CFR Part 8 Rule
The Emerging Field of Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals
