SUMMARY - Barriers to Integrated Care
Barriers to Integrated Care: Why Mental Health and Addiction Services Remain Separated
People with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions need integrated care that addresses both conditions together. Yet healthcare systems typically separate mental health and addiction services, forcing people to navigate between disconnected systems—if they can access both at all. Understanding the barriers to integration helps identify what changes are needed to provide the coordinated care that people with complex needs require.