Solutions for Stronger Behavioral Health Systems
We help rural communities implement behavioral health policy development and practice through procedural design consultation, education and process improvement activities.
Behavioral Healthcare is Healthcare
Collaborative
Guide practical policy development in rural and frontier communities
Creative
Support the creation of policies that enhance emotional wellbeing
Candid
Lead difficult conversations to destigmatize behavioral health
Our Services
At Rural Policy Partners, we specialize in driving meaningful change through expert consultation, training, and policy development. Our tailored solutions support organizations, government entities, and communities in addressing behavioral health challenges, system improvements, and strategic growth.
Policy & System Consulting
- Policy Analysis, Development & Implementation
- Medicaid & Accreditation Compliance & Remediation
- Legislative & Regulatory Guidance
- Program & System Effectiveness Reviews
Training & Workforce Development
- Custom Mental Health & Well-Being Training (including First Responders & Rural Communities)
- Standardized Training Programs (including Mental Health First Aid & Supervisor Training Programs)
- Trauma-Informed & Disaster Response Training
Strategic Planning & Organizational Growth
- Facility & Strategic Planning
- Program & Policy Audits
- Resource Mapping & Large-Scale Change Initiatives
Public Engagement & Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement (Town Halls, Listening Sessions, Surveys)
- Multimodal Communication Strategies (Web, Print, Social Media, Podcasts)
- Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
Jason: certified substance abuse counselor, 5th generation farmer, decades of behavioral health executive experience, known as the “Khaki Farmer”
Renee: licensed mental health therapist, former Iowa State Representative who redesigned the mental health system, known as the “Recovering Politician”