Rural Access to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)
RUHRC Authors: Smith, AP | Talbert, J
Publication Date: 05/08/2025
Full Publication: Rural Access to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)
Objective
The new Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model holds promise for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Rural communities in particular stand to benefit from integrated “one-stop shop” CCBHCs, as a primary barrier to meeting rural health needs is distance to treatment. This study compares rural/urban access to CCBHCs and the services they offer.
Suggested Citation
Smith AP, Talbert J. Rural Access to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). Lexington, KY: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center; 2025.