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GBA Supports Local LCSW who Created a Unique Approach to Treat Trauma in Children
Gary Bess Associates (GBA) has operated as a fully remote team since late 2018, when the Camp Fire devastated the town of Paradise,...

Catherine Nguyen
Mar 253 min read
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GBA’s Work with CCBHCs Evolve to Align with SAMHSA’s Priorities
Gary Bess Associates (GBA) has been working with agencies in the development of Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) for more...

Catherine Nguyen
Feb 123 min read
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Gary Bess Associates, Philanthropy California, and CalOES at El Centro Library
Gary Bess Associates in partnership with Philanthropy California, and the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) is hosting its...

Catherine Nguyen
May 30, 20241 min read
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“Grant writing is not magic!”
“Grant writing is not magic!” Mike Nichols, Director of Grants Management at Gary Bess Associates (GBA), emphatically encouraged. “It’s...

Catherine Nguyen
May 28, 20243 min read
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Preparing for Grant Opportunities – Three Steps to Stay Ahead of the Curve (or Deadline)
Most grant opportunities are by nature competitive, and applications can be complicated and time-consuming to prepare within what is...

Catherine Nguyen
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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Landmark Legislation Introduced in Support of CCBHCs; GBA to Track Legislation
In pursuit of sustainability for our clients who are Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), Gary Bess Associates (GBA)...

Catherine Nguyen
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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GBA Congratulates Grant Writers and Clients for a Successful Year of SAMHSA Grant Submissions
Gary Bess Associates offers expert, full-service grant writing assistance to non-profits and public agencies across the United States....

Catherine Nguyen
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Catherine Nguyen
Sep 26, 20230 min read
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GBA Client Highlight: CCBHC Grant Prepares Clinic for Mass Shooting Response
The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), funded through the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...

Catherine Nguyen
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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GBA is hiring!
Gary Bess Associates (GBA), a nationally renowned grants and organizational development consulting firm, is hiring an experienced grant...

Catherine Nguyen
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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Gary Bess Elected as a 2023 National Social Work Pioneer
By Alan Sheckter A culmination of a lifelong pursuit of social justice for all, Gary Bess, PhD, co-principal at Gary Bess Associates, has...

Catherine Nguyen
Jul 17, 20234 min read
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A Tribute to Randy Yates
In September 2021, the world lost a recently-retired GBA staff member, Randy Yates. Randy was more than just a colleague — he was a...

Catherine Nguyen
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Attention FQHCs and Look-Alikes: It Is Time to Prepare for Your 2021 UDS Performance Report
The end of 2021 is coming soon and that means it is time to begin preparing for your 2021 UDS Performance Report. The Performance Report...

Catherine Nguyen
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Two GBA Clients Awarded 5-Year Grants to Implement MAT Services
Over the past year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a federal agency, has awarded more than $120...

Catherine Nguyen
Nov 23, 20212 min read
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GBA Client is Awarded $3.29M in Federal Funds to Support their Community Mental Health Center
Gary Bess Associates (GBA) is pleased to announce that Easter Seals of New Jersey (ESNJ) has been awarded a grant from the federal...

Catherine Nguyen
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Second GBA Client Wins $4M to Implement CCBHC in California
GBA is pleased to report that we have written two successful Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion grant program...

Catherine Nguyen
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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Closing the Health Gap
Why Consumer Voice Matters The following is a doctoral Op-Ed authored by our Principal, Katie Strautman. Recent events in our nation have...

Catherine Nguyen
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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Long-Time GBA Client Wins $4M to Implement CCBHC in Los Angeles, California
Gary Bess Associates (GBA) congratulates our long-time client, Chinatown Services Center, for its recent approval of $4M in funding...

Catherine Nguyen
Jul 23, 20202 min read
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So, you want your FQHC to get FTCA?
Here are Five Things You Need to Know! The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) affords Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) a significant...

Catherine Nguyen
Apr 20, 20204 min read
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So, you want to be an FQHC Look-Alike? Here are 8 things you need to know
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and an FQHC Look-Alike are designations approved and overseen by the Health Resources and...

Catherine Nguyen
Mar 16, 20205 min read
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