Behavioral Health Strategy (BHS) partners with state behavioral health associations to help them expand member value, diversify revenue and strengthen their role as enterprise leaders within their state ecosystems.
We work with association leadership to design and implement strategies that respond to policy disruption, workforce strain and increasing member demand—while preserving and advancing core advocacy missions.
Our work helps associations strengthen their influence, support member sustainability and position their organizations for the future of behavioral health.
We partner with state behavioral health associations that are being asked to do more for their members amid shifting Medicaid policy, workforce instability and rising expectations for value beyond advocacy.
Association leaders are often asking:
We support associations that want to lead change deliberately, rather than simply reacting to it.
“State behavioral health associations sit at the center of powerful provider networks. When those networks are mobilized strategically, associations can do far more than advocate—they can help their members innovate, grow and remain financially sustainable. Associations that embrace this broader role will become some of the most influential organizations shaping the future of behavioral health.”
— Jon Evans
Co-founder, BHS
BHS serves as a strategic and operational partner to association executives and boards, helping design and implement initiatives that strengthen member value, organizational sustainability and long-term influence.
We help associations:
We work closely with leadership teams to ensure initiatives are practical, credible and supported by clear governance and accountability.
Our work with state associations often centers on a focused set of enterprise-level initiatives designed to create measurable value for both the association and its members. These initiatives may include:
Each initiative is designed to strengthen member organizations while reinforcing the association’s leadership role across the behavioral health ecosystem.
Associations operate with limited staff capacity and must maintain trust across diverse member organizations. Our approach emphasizes:
We help associations move deliberately, build alignment across boards and members and maintain credibility throughout execution.
BHS partnered with MACMHP to develop a strategic roadmap focused on:
The engagement positioned MACMHP as a strategic convener and innovation leader for community mental health organizations across Minnesota.
Our team brings deep experience across national associations, nonprofit providers and behavioral health innovators. This cross-sector perspective allows us to help associations:
We help associations build relevance, resilience and long-term sustainability in a rapidly changing behavioral health landscape.
Associations that expand their role beyond advocacy can unlock new opportunities for their members and strengthen their influence across the behavioral health system.
If your association is exploring how to:
We would welcome the opportunity to start a conversation.
