Ohio’s hospitals and health systems play a vital role in the state’s behavioral health system. Providing physical and mental health treatment, crisis services, and advanced treatment across multiple care settings, hospitals and health systems provide a patient-centered approach at all stages of life.

Policy Priorities

OHA’s Behavioral Health Committee, composed of member CEOs and behavioral health leadership, has developed a set of priorities for Ohio’s hospitals and health systems to help improve the behavioral health system for all patients. These priorities include:

• Building closer connections with local behavioral health partners
• Advancing the integration of physical and behavioral health at Ohio’s hospitals and health systems
• Promoting increased access to appropriate levels of treatment
• Educating members on behavioral health policies and opportunities

Behavioral Health Outreach Toolkit

The toolkit was created for OHA members to help advance these priorities. This member-only content can be accessed by logging in above with your OHA credentials.