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Integrating Peers in CCBHCs: The Power of Lived Experience

By: Sarah G. Gilliard, LCSW Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
April 21st, 2026
behavioral health integration, CCBHCs, co-occurring disorders, lived experience, multidisciplinary teams, peer support, recovery-oriented care, Spring 2026 Issue, stigma reduction
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Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) have shifted the way we approach treatment and the delivery of behavioral health services. Those who hold the designation of CCBHC have been tasked with providing a person-centered model that combines mental health services, substance use...

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