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The Directed Payment Program for Behavioral Health Services is one of four directed payment programs HHSC has submitted for CMS approval as part of the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Transition Plan.

Information for providers about changes to Medicaid and CHIP services due to COVID-19, links to information sessions and resources for providing assistance.

This page provides information on flexibilities that may be requested of providers and how they can best assist those impacted by COVID-19.  

Information for and about Substance Use Disorder Service Providers

The Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program funds community-based outreach, mental health and substance use referral/treatment, case management and other supportive services as well as providing a limited set of housing services for adults who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless.

Crisis units are facilities designed to treat an individual's symptoms of mental illness in the community.

A hotline is continuously available phone service operated by trained and competent crisis staff that provides information, screening and intervention, support, and referrals to callers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any entity providing hotline services for any portion of the day must be accredited by the American Association of Suicidology.

Mental heatlh crisis services are available 24 hours, seven days a week and include: prompt face-to-face crisis assessment, crisis intervention services, crisis follow-up, and relapse prevention services

Information for Texans about Consumer-Operated Service Providers are an evidence-based practice program recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. COSPs are independent organizations operated and governed by people in recovery, and a central feature of their services is peer support. These providers have a unique and valuable role in a recovery-oriented system of care.

Coordinated Specialty Care is designed to meet the needs of people with an early onset of psychosis. who have a psychotic disorder diagnosed within the past two years. People must also live in the service area of a CS

The Clubhouse Model is an evidence-based, recovery-oriented program for adults living with mental health challenges. This site provides a list of state funded clubhouses as well information for program providers.

The benefits of Peer Support Services are listed.