New Toolkit for California Providers: Advancing Behavioral Health Integration for Children and Youth
CQC has released the Behavioral Health Integration – Children and Youth Collaborative Learning Exchange (BHI-CYCLE) Toolkit, a new resource designed to help health care teams strengthen pediatric behavioral health integration.
The toolkit highlights:
- Integrated models of care and workflows
- Team-based approaches to screening and measurement-informed care
- Strategies for financing and sustainability
- Equity-centered patient and caregiver engagement
Drawing on lessons from providers across California—including Rady Children’s Health, AltaMed Health Services and San Francisco Health Network—the toolkit offers practical guidance and case studies to support whole-child care and expand access to behavioral health for children, adolescents and families.
Learn more about CQC's BHI-CYCLE program by accessing our Sept. 17 webinar recording.
Catalyst for Health 2026: Call for Speakers and Sponsors
CQC’s flagship convening, Catalyst for Health 2026, a CQC Forum, will take place this spring in Sacramento under the theme Where Ingenuity Meets Impact. This one-day event will bring together influencers, innovators and implementers from across California’s health care ecosystem to explore how stakeholders can achieve greater impact with limited resources. Sessions will spotlight bold ideas, practical solutions and collaborative approaches that move the field forward.
Opportunities are now open to:
- Submit a speaker proposal by October 15 to share innovative models, collaborations and real-world strategies.
- Explore sponsorships that align your organization with California’s health care leaders and position you at the center of this statewide dialogue.
Stay tuned—registration opens soon.
California and the West Coast Health Alliance Lead on Vaccine Guidance
California, together with Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, has launched the West Coast Health Alliance to uphold science-based vaccine policy and public trust. This fall, the Alliance released unified recommendations for COVID-19, flu and RSV, ensuring consistency across the region.
Recent updates to California law, including the passage of AB 144, provide strong protections such as maintaining insurance coverage for recommended immunizations, broadening the scientific expertise informing guidance and authorizing state leaders to expand recommendations based on evidence.
CQC applauds this bold step, which reflects California’s leadership in advancing health equity, public confidence and access to care.
Safety Net Spotlight
Understanding California’s Safety Net
A new RAND report highlights the critical role of non-FQHC providers and small practices in delivering primary care to Medi-Cal enrollees—accounting for more than two-thirds of visits statewide. Read the report
Safety Net Innovation Summit
The Center for Care Innovations hosts its Safety Net Innovation Summit October 8-9 in Berkeley, exploring bold ideas and equity-focused solutions under the theme Wayfinders: Community Innovation for Uncharted Times. Register here
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 26 | PFCCpartners Community of Practice workshop (virtual) | Asking for a Friend: Engaging Patient Family Partners in Patient Safety | Featured Speaker: CQC's Peter Robertson | Register Now!
- Sept. 29 | Civitas Networks for Health 2025 Annual Conference (Anaheim, CA) | From Data to Impact: Driving Behavioral Health Integration Through Shared Insights and Partnerships| Featured Speaker: CQC's Kristina Mody | Register Now!
- Oct. 9 | CQC Equity-Centered Improvement Coaching Workshop (Oakland, CA) | Sold Out - Join the Waitlist!
- Oct. 14 | National Committee for Quality Assurance Health Innovation Summit (San Diego, CA) | Integrated Behavioral Health: Lessons from Two Real-World Implementations | Featured Speaker: CQC's Peter Robertson | Register Now!
- Oct. 16 | Collaborative Family Healthcare Association 2025 Conference (Raleigh, NC) | Behavioral Health Integrated into Primary Care: Health Plan Opportunities | Featured Speaker: CQC's Mary Nickel-Nguy | Register Now!
- Oct. 30 | California Primary Care Association Annual Conference (San Diego, CA) | Integrating for Impact: Lessons from a California Learning Collaborative on BHI | Featured Speaker: CQC's Kristina Mody | Register Now!
Save the date: Spring 2026 | Catalyst for Health, a CQC Forum | Registration Coming Soon!
In case you missed it: Watch a recording of our Sept. 17 CQC Webinar: Meeting Youth Behavioral Health Needs – Successful Practices in Primary Care.
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