Behavioral Health News
Leading Healthcare Officials Gather at CBH: A Discussion on Advancing Health Equity
Last month, a prominent assembly of healthcare stakeholders convened at Community Behavioral Health (CBH), featuring Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones. The spotlight was on CBH’s innovative strategies to...
Taking Action to Address Health Disparities in Maternal Care: CBH’s Commitment to Equitable Outcomes
“Eliminating health disparities is not just a goal; it’s our duty as an organization. At CBH, we are unwavering in our dedication to reducing these disparities and ensuring that every pregnant member receives the behavioral health care they deserve,”...
CBH In The News: The Philadelphia Tribune
May 20, 2023 “For more than 25 years, Community Behavioral Health in Philadelphia has been helping provide access to mental health services for residents. In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the nonprofit’s CEO Faith Dyson-Washington...
CBH and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Launch Program to Increase Access to Care for Children and Their Families
According to the U.S. surgeon general’s recent youth mental health advisory, one in five U.S. children have at least one mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. In 2019, one in three high school students reported experiencing sadness and hopelessness...
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Awarded $700,000 Grant for Innovative Study on the Community Autism Peer Specialist (CAPS) Program
Drexel University announced that the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute received a $700,000 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to fund a pilot study on the Community Autism Peer Specialist (CAPS) program. This research is a collaboration between Drexel,...
CBH Increases Access to Care for Members by Opening Provider Network for First Time in 14 Years
The move will add Medicaid-licensed Providers for services to eligible people in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 3, 2022 – Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is opening its Provider Network to improve Member access to behavioral and mental health treatment...
CBH Again Earns Full NCQA Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organization Accreditation
PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 27, 2022 – Community Behavioral Health (CBH) announced that it has earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) three-year Full Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organization (MBHO) Accreditation. The MBHO Accreditation is a...
CBH Awarded NCQA Multicultural Health Care Distinction
PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 8, 2022 – Community Behavioral Health (CBH) announced that it has earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Multicultural Health Care Distinction. The NCQA’s Multicultural Health Care Distinction recognizes organizations...
CBH CEO Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington Appointed to Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health
PHILADELPHIA, PA – August 12, 2022 – Community Behavioral Health (CBH) announced that CEO Dr. Faith Dyson-Washington has been appointed by Governor Tom Wolf to serve on the Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health. Recently created as part of...
Governor Wolf Extends COVID-19 Regulatory Suspensions
CBH would like to inform providers that Governor Tom Wolf recently signed Act 30 of 2022 into law, which temporarily extends the suspension of certain regulatory provisions under the COVID-19 disaster declaration until Monday, October 31, 2022. Reference: Suspended...