Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information Related to Behavioral Health

The contract aims to establish a National Center of Excellence focused on developing and providing training, technical assistance, and educational resources regarding federal privacy laws and regulations related to behavioral health data. This initiative targets a broad range of stakeholders including healthcare practitioners, families, individuals, states, and communities to ensure compliance and understanding of privacy protections surrounding behavioral health information. Managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services, the program seeks to enhance knowledge dissemination and support effective implementation of privacy standards. While specific location and NAICS code details are not provided, the contract remains open with a contact point for inquiries available. The effort underscores the federal commitment to safeguarding sensitive behavioral health information through education and support across multiple levels of the healthcare system.