BHTPI California Behavioral Health Data Navigator.png
BHTPI California Behavioral Health Data Navigator.png

California Behavioral Health Data Navigator: County Data Interpretation & Policy Recommendations

$0.00

Research White Paper | Digital Download

Make more informed decisions with a clearer understanding of California’s behavioral health data.

Published by the Behavioral Health Training & Policy Institute (BHTPI), this white paper examines how county-level information can support workforce planning, service development, resource allocation, and policy analysis. It explains how to interpret missing figures, distinguish modeled estimates from observed results, and recognize limitations in county comparisons.

Written by Dr. Douglas May, Director of Research and Policy, this resource includes:

  • County examples from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Alpine.

  • Guidance on interpreting reported zeros, unavailable data, and combined professional categories.

  • An overview of California’s behavioral health performance-reporting framework.

  • Seven BHTPI recommendations for improving data transparency, consistency, and use.

Designed for county agencies, behavioral health leaders, community-based organizations, researchers, and policymakers.

Format: Six-page illustrated PDF | Digital download
Publisher: BHTPI Research & Policy Division

Research White Paper | Digital Download

Make more informed decisions with a clearer understanding of California’s behavioral health data.

Published by the Behavioral Health Training & Policy Institute (BHTPI), this white paper examines how county-level information can support workforce planning, service development, resource allocation, and policy analysis. It explains how to interpret missing figures, distinguish modeled estimates from observed results, and recognize limitations in county comparisons.

Written by Dr. Douglas May, Director of Research and Policy, this resource includes:

  • County examples from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Alpine.

  • Guidance on interpreting reported zeros, unavailable data, and combined professional categories.

  • An overview of California’s behavioral health performance-reporting framework.

  • Seven BHTPI recommendations for improving data transparency, consistency, and use.

Designed for county agencies, behavioral health leaders, community-based organizations, researchers, and policymakers.

Format: Six-page illustrated PDF | Digital download
Publisher: BHTPI Research & Policy Division