Behavioral Health

Solutions

Altarum is working to improve the lives of people with mental health and substance use disorders through prevention, access to appropriate care, and integration of other health care services. See examples of our work below, from opioid crisis solutions to learning health systems to improve treatment of mood disorders.

Reducing Opioid Use Disorders Among New Mothers

Learn how our trainings have helped WIC and community health centers in Texas address opioid misuse among new mothers through improved screening and referrals.

Treating Depression and Bipolar Disorder

A network of leading medical practices and institutions across several states is using our online tool to improve treatment of mood disorders.

Peer Recovery Training and Support

We're advising organizations across the US, from local jurisdictions to state agencies, on how to implement peer recovery programs.

Helping Communities Address the Opioid Crisis

Learn how our work on the opioid crisis has helped an Ohio county implement a coordinated and effective response.

Detroit Opioid Prevention Collaborative

We led a community partnership that equips professionals with the training and tools they need to reduce opioid abuse and save lives.

Increasing Access to Depression Treatment for Rural Adolescents

Learn how we are reducing barriers through a variety of strategies, from providing physician continuing education programs to creating a pediatric telehealth network.

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Emily Ehrlich - MPH, PMP

Director, Behavioral Health

Areas of Expertise

Integration of Health Care Services
Substance Use Disorder Prevention
Quality Improvement & Clinical Decision Support

Emily has more than 25 years of experience in health care policy and research, including co-authoring 15 peer-reviewed publications and directing a CMS-funded program to train 4,000 primary care and behavioral health providers in depression screening and safe opioid prescribing. Emily leads Altarum’s behavioral health work, which includes implementing peer recovery programs, creating a patient outcomes registry to improve mood disorder treatment, and delivering training and technical assistance to help communities address the opioid crisis. Emily has a master’s degree in health behavior and health education and is a certified Project Management Professional.

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