Behavioral Health

How do we stem the rise of chronic depression, substance use disorder, and other behavioral health conditions? Altarum is helping institutions and communities counter this trend by implementing behavioral health care delivery solutions informed by evidence, powered by technology, and strengthened by coordination.

Behavioral Health Solutions

Solutions

Altarum is working to improve the lives of people with mental health and substance use disorders through prevention, access to appropriate care, and integration of other health care services. See examples of our work below, from opioid crisis solutions to learning health systems to improve treatment of mood disorders.

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Peer Recovery Training and Support 

We're advising organizations across the US, from local jurisdictions to state agencies, on how to implement peer recovery programs.

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Helping Primary Care Physicians Address Unhealthy Alcohol Use

Nearly a third of adults in the US drink alcohol at levels above recommended limits. MI-SPARC supported practices by integrating alcohol screenings, offering preventive advice, and evidence-based treatment options into clinical workflows.

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Increasing Access to Depression Treatment for Rural Adolescents

Learn how we are reducing barriers through a variety of strategies, from providing physician continuing education programs to creating a pediatric telehealth network.

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Treating Depression and Bipolar Disorder

A network of leading medical practices and institutions across several states is using our online tool to improve treatment of mood disorders.

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Reducing Opioid Use Disorders Among New Mothers 

Learn how our trainings have helped WIC and community health centers in Texas address opioid misuse among new mothers through improved screening and referrals.

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Detroit Opioid Prevention Collaborative

We led a community partnership that equips professionals with the training and tools they need to reduce opioid abuse and save lives.

Behavioral Health Contact

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Jessica McDuff

Jessica McDuff  - MA

Program Director, Behavioral Health

Areas of Expertise
  • Behavioral Health
  • Evaluation Methods and Design
  • Technical Assistance and Program Improvement 

Jessica McDuff has 22 years of experience working with federal, state, and local agencies to evaluate and improve behavioral health programs and systems of care. She specializes in evaluation design and implementation with emphasis on use of equitable evaluation principles and cross sector linkages between behavioral health and primary care, maternal and child health, and family planning. Jessica holds a master’s degree in sociology from the University of Michigan.

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Diana Williams

Diana Williams  - MSW, LCSW

Senior Subject Matter Expert, Behavioral Health

Areas of Expertise
  • Behavioral Health
  • Training and Technical Assistance and Program Development
  • Navigating State Systems and Collaborative Partnerships

With over 35 years of experience working in the behavioral health field, Diana is a senior subject matter expert in behavioral health at Altarum, where she has led large national scale projects for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Bureau of Justice Administration (BJA).

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