The Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest (BHRCS) was established in 1997 to design and implement quality research and apply public health discoveries in behavioral health to actually change lives. BHRCS joined the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation in May 2006.

Mission
Dedicated to improving lives through research and to promote healthy behaviors.

Vision
The leading center that cultivates discovery, collaboration, and informed policy in behavioral health in pursuit of our dream of a healthy society.

Values
High Quality and Socially Relevant Research, Scientific Integrity, A Sustainable Productive Environment, Public Trust