Resettlement providers will benefit from learning more about the operations of the behavioral health system. You will be better equipped to provide effective referrals for clients when they are aware of the available services and roles of behavioral health providers.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the meaning of behavioral health and the unique behavioral health needs of newcomers
- Analyze the U.S. behavioral health system—including levels of care, services, the role of providers, and the locations in which services take place—to serve unique client needs
- Apply information about the behavioral health system to create your own community resource map, and make effective referrals to behavioral health services
