Strategic Consulting & Technical Assistance for Behavioral Health Organizations Across California
Strengthening Behavioral Health Organizations Through Strategic Guidance, Capacity Building, and Systems Improvement
Built for Behavioral Health Systems
The Behavioral Health Training & Policy Institute (BHTPI) partners with California behavioral health organizations, community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and emerging service agencies to strengthen organizational capacity, improve operational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth.
Our consulting and technical assistance services are designed to help organizations navigate complex behavioral health systems, develop high-quality programs, strengthen workforce infrastructure, improve compliance readiness, and achieve strategic goals.
Whether an organization is in the early stages of development, preparing for service expansion, pursuing Medi-Cal participation, implementing new programs, or seeking to improve organizational performance, BHTPI provides practical, implementation-focused support tailored to each organization's unique needs.
Consulting & Technical Assistance Services
BHTPI combines expertise in behavioral health systems, organizational development, workforce planning, training, quality improvement, and program implementation to help organizations move from planning to action.
We work collaboratively with leadership teams, boards of directors, supervisors, and direct service providers to identify opportunities, address challenges, and develop sustainable solutions that strengthen both organizational performance and client outcomes.
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Support for organizations seeking to strengthen governance, leadership, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability.
Services include:
Strategic planning facilitation
Organizational assessments
Leadership development
Governance support
Growth and expansion planning
Change management strategies
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Guidance for organizations developing new behavioral health, substance use disorder, prevention, peer support, community health worker, housing, re-entry, and integrated care programs.
Services include:
Program design and planning
Service model development
Staffing plans
Operational workflows
Policy and procedure development
Implementation roadmaps
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Technical assistance for organizations preparing to participate in California's behavioral health delivery system.
Services include:
PAVE enrollment support
Medi-Cal readiness assessments
Provider enrollment guidance
Documentation and compliance review
Infrastructure development
Billing readiness planning
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Support for organizations seeking to develop ECM and Community Supports services.
Services include:
Readiness assessments
Program design
Partnership development
Operational planning
Workforce development
Implementation support
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Strategies to strengthen recruitment, retention, supervision, employee engagement, and workforce sustainability.
Services include:
Workforce assessments
Retention planning
Leadership development
Supervision infrastructure
Employee engagement strategies
Professional development planning
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Support for organizations seeking to improve service quality, operational effectiveness, and organizational outcomes.
Services include:
Quality improvement planning
Performance measurement systems
Outcome tracking
Process improvement
Organizational effectiveness reviews
Continuous quality improvement initiatives
Who We Serve
BHTPI provides consulting and technical assistance services to:
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Behavioral Health Providers
Nonprofit Organizations
County Behavioral Health Departments
Substance Use Disorder Programs
Residential Treatment Providers
Healthcare Organizations
Peer Support Organizations
Community Health Worker Programs
Emerging Behavioral Health Organizations
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your organization is launching a new program, preparing for Medi-Cal participation, expanding services, strengthening workforce infrastructure, or pursuing strategic growth, BHTPI can help.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how our consulting and technical assistance services can support your organization's goals.

