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This document contains frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to the Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence (COE) and Evidence-Based Practices (EBP). The FAQs were developed from engagement during the Introductory Webinars and Questions-and-Answer Sessions and include the following topics:

• The intersection between BH-CONNECT and BHSA.
• Engagement Initiation Form and county consultations.
• County behavioral health plan (BHP) contracting, exemptions, and responsibilities.
• Training costs, requirements, modalities, and approach.
• EBP-specific questions.
• Resources for counties.

Note: This resource was published prior to the release of new policy guidance. As a result, some information included may no longer align with the current policy. Please refer to the latest policy information below and on the EBP Policy References page as you review this resource.

State law permits counties with a population of less than 200,000 to request exemptions from offering ACT, FACT, and/or IPS in their Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs under the BHSA. More information is available in the BHSA Policy Manual. While counties that receive FSP EBP exemptions are not required to meet any of the training, technical assistance, fidelity monitoring, and data collection requirements established in this manual for the respective EBPs, they are strongly encouraged to participate in the trainings and technical assistance offered by the COEs.