BHAM provides

Advocacy – lead and coordinate public policy direction related to behavioral health services

Communication – provide timely information so that members will be informed of changes in policy, policy direction, and new opportunities for business as well as be a repository for clinical, business, and other best practices

Coordination – coordinate with other stakeholders in healthcare on advocacy and service delivery (primary care, criminal justice, law enforcement, child welfare, prevention)

Networking Opportunities – provide opportunities for BHAM members to connect with each other and other stakeholders, share valuable tools and practices, and build a voice for mental health and addiction services