How Counties Improve Behavioral Health: Conversation with County Leaders, NACo and Pew

This resource explores how counties are improving behavioral health services through stronger collaboration, real-time technology, and data-driven decision-making. It shows how local leaders are enhancing care coordination, strengthening crisis response, and connecting individuals to support through more integrated systems.

It highlights how adopting more efficient, community-focused approaches can improve outcomes and expand access to care across diverse populations.

What this resource covers:

• Improving behavioral health through collaboration and technology
• Strengthening care coordination and crisis response
• Using data to support better decision-making
• Building integrated systems of care
• Expanding access and improving community outcomes