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11 behavioral health partnerships to know | 2026

By Ella Ruder 1 min read

Behavioral healthcare providers and systems are increasingly turning to partnerships with the goal of expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder services amid rising demand and workforce shortages.  Here are 11 to know: 1. UHS and Wounded Warrior Project team up on veteran behavioral care Universal Health Services’ Patriot Support Programs and Wounded Warrior Project are collaborating to connect veterans with specialized behavioral healthcare and ongoing support. UHS launched Patriot Support Programs in 2001 to support the Defense Department and the VA in providing behavioral health services to… Originally published in Becker’s Hospital Review. Read More

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