Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a public sector substance abuse provider delivering a continuum of substance abuse treatment. Services are based on abstinence, 12-step program, family participation and relapse prevention. Treatment stategies are a combination of behavioral, cognitive and educational treatment models. Priority service areas include substance abuse, conditions associated with the aging process, complications of dysfunctional family life, and mental and physical illness. The organization serves primarly minority, low-income populations.

Population Served: Los Angeles County.

Scholar Opportunities: Current work includes a federally funded project to improve coordination and provision of mental health services within substance abuse facilities. BHS is interested in projects to reduce tobacco smoking among pregnant clients and improving retention in treatment.