AspenPointe Health Services, Aurora Mental Health Center, and Jefferson Center for Mental Health have all been announced as winners of Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) program grants. These coveted grants are awarded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and receive support from the federal Center for Integrated Health Solutions to improve the whole health of people with behavioral health issues.
Congratulations to Colorado’s winners! To learn more about the new integration grants, click here.
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