Integrated Behavioral Health Models Improve Health for Low-Income, Hispanic Populations in Medically Underserved Areas at the US-Mexican Border

Summary

Few evaluations of integrated behavioral health (IBH) have studied whether these models are effective with a low-income, Hispanic population. To this end, 8 grantees through the Sí Texas project implemented different IBH models to better coordinate mental health and primary care services for their clients. Using a collaborative approach, this project involved rigorous evaluation studies at both the grantee-level and across sites to assess the effectiveness and implementation of these IBH models. This collaborative evaluation approach ensured that each grantee-specific study was tailored to its appropriate context, while still maintaining consistency for the portfolio evaluation. Additionally, qualitative data collected across sites examined the facilitators and barriers to implementing IBH approaches in resource-constrained communities. This presentation will include study findings and lessons learned on using a collaborative evaluation approach in a multi-site study.

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