The Community Behavioral Health Rental Assistance (CBRA) program provides a long-term rental subsidy for high-risk individuals and households with behavioral health conditions. When combined with programs offering long-term supportive services provided by our partners, highly vulnerable people with complex behavioral health needs have opportunities to live independently in communities of their choice. Program partners include the Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) at the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) and the Aging and Long-Term Supports Administration (ALTSA) at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
CBRA provider map
Are you looking to make a referral to the CBRA program? View the most recent list of CBRA referral contacts around Washington (Excel) or our google map tool.
Resources
CBRA Program Orientation
Become familiar with the basics of the CBRA program, including what it is, who it serves, what types of expenses are eligible, and the expectations for program staff. It also includes questions from program staff members. New program staff should view.
- View the CBRA Program Orientation recording (MP4)
- View the CBRA Program Orientation slides (PowerPoint)
CBRA SFY26 Guidelines Changes
Commerce staff reviews significant changes in the SFY26 CBRA guidelines.
HMIS and Data Reporting Overview for CBRA Leads
Discover what HMIS is, what it collects, and which party is responsible for what functions. Included information to support lead grantees with getting projects set up in the system, interpreting monthly reports, and how to get support for program monitoring. Leads from Lead grantee agencies responsible for managing subgrantee performance should view.
- View the HMIS and Data Reporting Overview for CBRA Leads recording (MP4)
- View the HMIS and Data Reporting Overview for CBRA Leads slides (PowerPoint)
Understanding the Program Guidelines
Deep dive into the CBRA Program Guidelines as we address program expectations, common sticking points and frequently asked questions. All staff working with CBRA subsidies, including administrative, fiscal, program staff, and Leads from both Lead Grantee and Sub Grantee agencies, should attend!
- View the Understanding the Program Guidelines recording (MP4)
- View the Understanding the Program Guidelines slides (PowerPoint)
Sub granting, Risk Management, and Contract Monitoring
Learn more about Lead Grantees’ contractual responsibilities, including sub-granting requirements, the risk management process, and contract monitoring. Agency, Program, or Administrative staff at the Lead Grantee level, Grantees that may subcontract funds in the future, and other interested participants. Subgrantee and CBRA program staff are welcome to attend.
- View the Sub granting, Risk Management, and Contract Monitoring recording (MP4)
- View the Sub granting, Risk Management, and Contract Monitoring slides (PowerPoint)
Performance Measurement and Data Quality
Learn the ins and outs of data quality and performance requirements, including what they are, how to select performance targets, setting and monitoring subgrantee performance, and ensuring quality data. All staff working with CBRA subsidies, including administrative, fiscal, program staff, and Leads, should attend!