Fresno County Behavioral Health posts provider MOU, trainings, and meeting materials

On Dec. 5, 2025 the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health posted a series of administrative and programmatic documents for contracted providers. The update included the Managed Care Provider Memorandum of Understanding in both PDF and DOCX formats, minutes and materials for the 2025 quarterly meetings, flyers for upcoming trainings, and guidance on how providers can access files and continuing education opportunities. A short excerpt on the page reads, "posted 12/5/2025: Managed Care Provider MOU and Quarterly Meetings 2025".

The postings are aimed at providers who participate in county behavioral health networks, including mental health clinics, substance use treatment programs, and managed care partners. The materials clarify contractual expectations, reporting requirements, and procedures for coordination of care under the county managed care framework. For clinicians, administrators, and agency compliance officers the documents serve as both reference and deadline notice, including an administrative reminder about the 2025 Annual Compliance Refresher.

Training announcements included an offering on the ASAM Criteria fourth edition, a nationally recognized framework for assessing and placing patients in appropriate levels of substance use disorder care, and a Law and Ethics training scheduled for Jan. 29, 2026 which may qualify for CEU credit. These sessions are important for clinical staff to maintain licensure and for programs to align with evidence based standards that affect placement, treatment planning, and outcomes.

Public health implications include more consistent application of treatment criteria and improved care coordination among contracted providers, factors that can affect access and quality of behavioral health services in Fresno County. The update also has equity implications, because standardized guidance and accessible training materials can help smaller clinics and community based providers meet contract requirements and serve underserved populations more effectively.

Contracted providers should download the MOU and meeting materials, verify completion of the Annual Compliance Refresher if applicable, and register for trainings that support clinical and administrative obligations. The posted files and flyers contain the details needed to comply with county requirements and to claim available continuing education credits.