Representatives Engel and Matsui Introduce Amendment for Federal Designation
"A definition for “Federally Qualified Behavioral Health Centers (FQBHCs)” was included in proposed federal legislation for the first time yesterday. The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, which has championed the creation of FQBHCs, commends Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) for introducing the definition in an amendment passed by the House [...]
READ MOREParity Included in SCHIP Law signed by President Obama
"The House passed legislation to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) on Wednesday mainly along party lines. SCHIP or HR 2 was passed by the Senate last week and was signed into law by President Obama on February 4." The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare’s February 5th Public Policy Update includes information [...]
READ MOREMedicaid recipients wait for budget ax to fall
A state budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion dollars is forcing Legislators to take on some difficult funding decisions this year. At major risk are Colorado’s most vulnerable populations, many of whom may rely on medical assistance programs such as Medicaid. This article by Lisa Ryckman and Ed Sealover of the Rocky Mountain News discusses [...]
READ MORE2009 Annual Mental Health Day at the Capitol
Save the Date! The CBHC 2009 Annual Mental Health Day at the Capitol is taking place on Thursday, February 5th, from 8am-3pm. RSVP to Brian Turner: bturner@cbhc.org by January 15th!
READ MORENew Parity Legislation Will Help Thousands Of Families, Hundreds of Communities Across Colorado
This informative press release highlights aspects of the new Parity Legislation that passed as a result of the passage of the Economic Stabilization Act. Read how parity can effect mental health treatment and more in Colorado.
READ MOREMentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Bill Headed to President’s Desk
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act, S. 2304 on September 29th. It is now on its way to the President’s desk and, if signed, will reauthorize the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act (MIOTCRA) for an additional five years. Read more..
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National Council News
- Survey Finds Behavioral Health Professionals Earn Less Than Fast Food Workers April 11, 2011
- 2011 Class Chosen for National Council Psychiatric Leadership Program April 7, 2011
- National Council Leadership Program to Eliminate Health Disparities March 14, 2011
- Experienced Voices Portray the Real Needs of Persons with Mental Illness March 14, 2011
SAMHSA News
- TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders January 1, 2012
- Injection Drug Abuse Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment: 1992 and 2009 December 1, 2011
- Results from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Mental Health Findings December 1, 2011