Fresno County Releases Provider Agreements and Training Resources for 2025

Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health posted a significant update on December 5, 2025 to its Providers and Contract Provider Resources page, publishing Managed Care Provider memorandum of understanding materials alongside quarterly meeting documents. The packet includes the MOU with Anthem, CalViva, and Kaiser and Q1 through Q4 2025 MOU meeting minutes and agendas, creating a fuller public record of managed care coordination activities for contracted providers.

The page also lists training opportunities and calendars targeted to Fresno County DBH contracted mental health and substance use disorder providers. Announcements note a December through February training calendar, availability of ASAM 4th Edition training with free textbooks available by request, upcoming CEU eligible legal and ethics trainings, and Medi Cal Peer Support Specialist certification sessions. Each item includes links to PDFs, agendas, and registration materials for providers to review and enroll.

For local public health the documents matter because they address both system coordination and workforce capacity. MOUs with major managed care plans set expectations for care delivery under Medi Cal and influence how behavioral health services are routed and reimbursed in Fresno County. Training offerings focused on the ASAM 4th Edition and peer support certification aim to align clinical practice with national standards and expand qualified staff, which is especially important for communities facing longstanding barriers to behavioral health access.

Community providers will find the released minutes and agendas useful for understanding decision making and accountability among county officials and contracted plans. Expanded training access, including free textbooks for ASAM instruction, could lower entry barriers for smaller agencies and peer specialists seeking certification. At the same time the updates highlight ongoing challenges, including workforce shortages and the need for equitable distribution of training resources across the county.

Contracted providers should consult the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health Providers and Contract Provider Resources page to access the posted MOUs, meeting minutes, training calendars, and registration links. These materials will shape care coordination and workforce development through 2026 and beyond.