The Research & Policy Division serves as BHTPI's applied research, evaluation, and systems improvement arm, helping organizations use data, research, and policy analysis to strengthen behavioral health services, improve outcomes, and inform decision-making.
Turning Data into Action
The BHTPI Research & Policy Division supports organizations seeking to better understand their impact, evaluate programs, strengthen services, inform policy decisions, and improve organizational performance.
Our team combines expertise in behavioral health, program evaluation, organizational leadership, workforce development, and applied research to help organizations move from information to implementation.
Areas of Focus
✓ Program Evaluation
✓ Applied Research
✓ Policy Analysis
✓ Strategic Planning
✓ Workforce Assessment
✓ Community Needs Assessments
✓ Outcome Measurement
✓ Quality Improvement
✓ Data Analytics
✓ Grant Evaluation Support
Turning Policy Into Practice
Behavioral health policy shapes how services are funded, delivered, regulated, and evaluated across California. Yet many agencies, providers, and organizations need more than policy summaries—they need clear interpretation, strategic guidance, and practical implementation support.
Our Research & Policy work is designed to help counties, community-based organizations, behavioral health providers, and system leaders understand critical policy developments and translate them into effective action.
Core Services
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Measure Impact. Improve Outcomes.
BHTPI helps organizations evaluate programs, demonstrate effectiveness, meet grant requirements, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Services Include
Logic Model Development
Evaluation Planning
Outcome Measurement Design
Survey Development
Data Collection Systems
Analysis and Reporting
Evaluation Reports
Grant Reporting Support
Starting Investment
$5,000+
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Understanding the Policies Shaping Behavioral Health
BHTPI provides policy analysis and research to help organizations understand emerging regulations, legislation, funding opportunities, and systems changes.
Services Include
Policy Briefs
Regulatory Analysis
Legislative Monitoring
Environmental Scans
Systems Mapping
Strategic Policy Recommendations
Starting Investment
$1,500+
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Understanding Workforce Challenges and Opportunities
We help organizations identify workforce strengths, barriers, and opportunities to improve recruitment, retention, supervision, and leadership development.
Services Include
Workforce Assessments
Staff Surveys
Retention Analysis
Leadership Assessments
Organizational Climate Assessments
Workforce Development Planning
Starting Investment
$3,500+
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Understanding Community Needs and Service Gaps
BHTPI conducts assessments that help organizations understand populations served, identify gaps in care, and develop responsive programs.
Services Include
Stakeholder Interviews
Focus Groups
Data Analysis
Community Surveys
Service Mapping
Needs Assessment Reports
Starting Investment
$7,500+
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Turning Research into Actionable Insights
BHTPI develops publications designed to inform leaders, policymakers, providers, and community stakeholders.
Deliverables Include
White Papers
Research Reports
Policy Briefs
Issue Briefs
Literature Reviews
Executive Summaries
Starting Investment
$350–$10,000+
BHTPI Research & Policy Signature Services
Behavioral Health Workforce Assessment
Comprehensive workforce analysis examining recruitment, retention, supervision, burnout, engagement, and workforce development opportunities.
Organizational Health Assessment
Assessment of organizational culture, leadership, communication, employee engagement, and readiness for growth.
California Behavioral Health Policy Impact Analysis
Review of state and federal policy changes and their implications for providers and organizations.
Behavioral Health Program Evaluation Package
End-to-end evaluation services for behavioral health and community-based programs.
Why This Work Matters
California’s behavioral health environment is rapidly evolving. Organizations are expected to respond to changing regulations, shifting funding structures, growing workforce demands, and increasing community need—all while maintaining quality care and operational stability.
Research and policy support are essential for helping leaders understand what is changing, what it means, and how to respond effectively. BHTPI exists to bridge that gap through clear analysis, practical resources, and implementation-centered support.
