Leveraging the Community-Based Workforce to Strengthen Behavioral Health Care in Rural Tennessee
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Description
Profiles River Valley Health (RVH), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) that serves rural communities in eastern Tennessee. Discusses how a community-based workforce can provide more accessible and responsive behavioral healthcare in rural areas. Includes staffing models and funding strategies for sustainability.
Author(s)
Christopher Menschner
Date
10/2026
Organization
Center for Health Care Strategies
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· Behavioral health
· Behavioral health workforce
· Community engagement and volunteerism
· Federally Qualified Health Centers
· Funding
· Healthcare facilities
· Mental health
· Sustainability of programs
· Tennessee