Ohio Behavioral Health Connection (B-CON)
Thank you for your interest in utilizing B-CON, the OhioMHAS sponsored closed-loop behavioral health referral network. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
What is Ohio B-CON?
Behavioral Health Capacity Management and Referral Solution
Behavioral health referrals, typically consisting of multiple calls, faxes or emails, are time-consuming, inefficient and frustrating for both patients and providers.
B-CON replaces this manual and outdated process for providers by providing one application to refer, share and communicate bed availability. By providing real-time facility availability, two-way digital communication, data analytics and clinical decision support, B-CON helps providers get patients the care they need, sooner.
Key Benefits…
- Real-Time Availability Dashboard
- Filterable Treatment Services
- Digital Referral Process
If you are ready to onboard, please complete the following:
Step 1
Once received, we will present your application to the state for approval.
In accordance with HIPAA compliance, a BAA is part of our agreement, as there is the likelihood that personal health information will be included in the referral. If your organization prefers to use its own BAA please send us a copy for review. We also have a process to review any red lines or proposed changes your organization would like us to consider to the Subscription Agreement.
If you have any questions/edits regarding the agreement, please email [email protected]
No Cost Agreement
Step 2
After completing the subscription agreement you will receive a confirmation email from the onboarding team stating if your request has been accepted to join the network. If your request is accepted you will receive a configuration form via email to create your account within the B-CON platform. Click the button below to preview the configuration form.
For support filling out this form, contact the Ohio Onboarding Associate at [email protected].
Configuration Form
Step 3
We offer virtual trainings that you can complete at your own pace or, if preferred you can attend one of our periodic live trainings.
(Virtual training course key: OpenBeds1)
View Trainings
With OpenBeds, everything changed for the better. We now receive referrals swiftly, primarily from bed board facilities, and the speediness and timeliness of these referrals have made my life as the Director of Intake so much better. We’ve seen a remarkable reduction in the time required to process referrals – from 1-2 hours down to just 15 minutes. This efficiency boost allows us to assess and provide care to patients more promptly, which is absolutely critical in our line of work.
Erik Jenkins Director of Intake at Sun Behavioral Columbus
Orientation & Trainings
We offer prerecorded orientations and trainings as a flexible option to ensure your success with B-CON.
Treatment Provider Training 11/29
Learn how to list your services, update your availability and respond to referrals within B-CON.
View RecordingTreatment Services Organization Training
Learn how to list your services, update your availability and respond to referrals within B-CON.
Access Virtual TrainingReferring Provider Training
Learn how to digitally refer patients to available behavior health resources within B-CON.
Access Virtual TrainingMicro Tutorials
These videos focus on delivering concise and targeted information on a specific topic, making them ideal for quick learning and on-the-go training.
Searching Services on Network
Swiftly navigate the platform to filter service
options based on certain criteria, determine
availability and program details and more.
Messaging within the Platform
Ask questions, send documents and more
within a referral request using our secure
digital messaging feature.
Updating Service Availability
Perform key steps to accurately reflect bed
and appointment availability for your listed services.
Editing User Accounts
Effectively manage user accounts
and access within our system.
*Feature available to Administrator
users only
Sending a Referral Request
Become proficient in the digital referral workflow and ensure optimal care coordination.
Responding to Referral Requests
Efficiently close out referrals by documenting a final decision ensuring a seamless transition of care.
Setting Availability Update Reminders
Set up reoccurring email alerts to remind you to update your service availability.
Editing Service Details
Accurately update and manage service details within our platform.
*Feature available to Administrator users only
Our Network
See our state wide footprint!
View Ohio B-CON Network in a full screen map
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Click the button below to view our most frequently asked questions and/or submit a support ticket.
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