Coalition Priorities
Policy priorities shaped by shared professional alignment.
The coalition identifies areas of common concern among member organizations and coordinates advocacy where collective action can strengthen outcomes for professionals, organizations, and the communities they serve.
01
Workforce Development
Supporting recruitment, retention, education, supervision, and professional development across behavioral health disciplines.
02
Reimbursement & Sustainability
Advancing policies that support sustainable behavioral health services and strengthen the workforce pipeline.
03
Licensing & Regulation
Promoting licensing and regulatory policies that support workforce growth, professional mobility, and appropriate standards of practice.
System Coordination
04
Encouraging collaboration across professions, providers, agencies, policymakers, and allied partners to improve behavioral health outcomes.
Shared Advocacy
05
Supporting coordinated engagement with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders where coalition members identify areas of sufficient alignment.
Building Long-Term Capacity
06
Strengthening the relationships, infrastructure, and coordination necessary to support long-term collaboration and effective policy implementation.
Interested in participating?
WABHPC welcomes conversations with behavioral health professional associations and allied partners interested in strengthening Washington's behavioral health workforce, advancing effective public policy, and building stronger statewide collaboration.
Our priorities