Organizations Working to Improve Integrated Services
Statewide, local, and national mental health and substance use organizations and agencies are playing a critical role in improving care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. While most of the following organizations are more focused on addressing either mental health or substance use issues, several have developed policies and programs aimed at improving care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
The van Amerigen Foundation
The van Ameringen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation with a broad focus on mental health.
The Foundation is interested in encouraging and attracting innovative and practical programs in areas which: 1. increase the accessibility of mental health services to the poor and needy to; 2. offer preventive and early-intervention strategies; 3. advocate for systemic change with national impact.



