This issue reviews the many aspects of “Social Determinants of Behavioral Health,” including such topics as: public policy, treatment programs, consumers, housing and racial equality awareness.

Many nonprofit and social service organizations are struggling with drastically altered operations and decreases in revenue brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some organizations have been forced to make tough decisions to decrease payrolls, temporarily shutter secondary service locations, or simply reconsider how to best carry out their missions while being mindful of the health and well-being of members of the public, employees, and volunteers. When evaluating organizational expenses, it can be worthwhile to look closely at your insurance costs. There are certain steps you can take that may result in lower insurance costs in the COVID-19 environment...

A part of New York State’s strength lies in its diversity, which provides us with the wisdom of many different cultures from which we can all learn. But diversity is often accompanied by inexcusable inequity, as residents of some communities are exposed greater risk of health problems...

By definition and mission, non-profit human services organizations have been addressing the social determinants of health for over a century1 and have long understood the impact these factors have on health (mental and physical). Until about a decade ago, however, these same providers were not a part of increasingly important discussions about how to improve health outcomes while reducing the skyrocketing costs of the health care system...

Vibrant Emotional Health provides clinical case management and crisis intervention services to young men of color (YMOC) in The Fellowship Initiative, a college attainment program for YMOC in New York City, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles, funded and operated by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation...

We are four Black men who have experienced homelessness. We’ve all faced significant barriers to health and stability. Some of us have experienced abuse, some of us have had substance use disorders, and we all have persistent mental or physical health issues. We’ve all relied on Services for the UnderServed (S:US) to help us throughout our journey out of homelessness...