In this episode, Heather Gates, President and CEO of CHR, discusses the critical funding priorities for behavioral health services in Connecticut as the state legislature prepares its 2025 budget. Heather outlines two key messages for lawmakers: addressing inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates for outpatient behavioral health services and adopting the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model to enhance access to care statewide. Learn how these initiatives can transform behavioral health services for children and adults in Connecticut.
