Members from the two organizations will join together over the two-day event to speak with their elected officials about policies that affect the mental health and addictions safety net. The partnership offers an opportunity to amplify our collective voice on Capitol Hill and create an ever-stronger presence in the halls of Congress.

“I am excited about this partnership and the opportunity to expand our presence at Hill Day 2012,” said Chuck Ingoglia, Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Practice Improvement at the National Council. “We look forward to working with Mental Health America to make this our biggest and most influential Hill Day yet.”

Our groups’ priority legislative issues for the event will include mental health and addictions funding, behavioral health IT, and more. Attendees will hear from our best-yet lineup of speakers, including elections experts, congressional staff, and administration officials.

Registration for Hill Day is free. Click to register and book your hotel room today. Then, check out our website for other great opportunities to get involved in the weeks leading up to Hill Day – from our Monthly Advocacy Challenge to the annual Letter Writing Campaign.

• The key steps in the IC Process;
• Strengths and opportunities for improvement of the current system; and
• IC client characteristics and treatment outcomes.

You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the OMNI Study results and the Division’s plan to address the recommendations that were generated by the study.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 Ft. Logan Mental Health Institute Auditorium

3550 W. Oxford Ave

Denver, CO  80236

TO REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.

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If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Creinin at (303) 866-7400.

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Yolanda Gray
Involuntary Commitment Coordinator
(303) 866-7489

Jefferson Center for Mental Health and its partner agencies Seniors’ Resource Center and Mental Health Partners announced today that the Senior Reach program will expand its services after receiving a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collaborative grant award.  To read more about this, ClickHere!

“Just as CPR can help someone save the life of a friend or neighbor, so will training in behavioral-health skills help protect people from serious mental-health issues in an increasingly stressed-out world.
That’s the plan at Mental Health First Aid Colorado, a statewide effort that combines public and private partnerships to train people in detecting emotional crises.”
-Denver Post

Mental Health First Aid and its success in Colorado were highlighted yesterday at a Press Conference held at the Colorado State Capitol.  The Governor’s Office, State Legislators and the Colorado Division of Behavioral Health spoke on behalf of the MHFA program and celebrated the recent 2012 Best Community Impact Award that MHFA Colorado will receive in Chicago next month at the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare’s Mental Health and Addictions Conference.  Special thanks and congratulations to all of the great MHFA Colorado partners.

The Denver Post was quick to pick up the story, recognizing the impact this program can have on people’s health and on Colorado communities. 
Read the full article here. 

Thanks for being a part of the Mental Health First Aid community!  Our appreciation for your interest and support cannot be overstated.  Through your help to spread the word about this great program we will continue to keep Colorado on the leading edge. 

Stay updated on the latest news, upcoming courses, and all things Mental Health First Aid in Colorado by visiting www.mhfaco.org!

Thanks again,

-Brian

Brian Turner
director@mhfaco.org
303-832-7594 ext.204

Peggy comes to CBHC from the Denver-based national headquarters of Nurse-Family Partnership, an evidence-based, early preventive intervention in the healthy development of low-income families. In her several roles in that organization, she led the effort to expand the program into community-based organizations throughout the country with a focus on program quality, effectiveness, and sustainable financing. As a member of the organization’s senior leadership team, she was responsible for fostering the development of their emerging national non-profit organization, integrating service functions, developing teams, and participating in federal and state level policy and advocacy efforts. Prior to her work with Nurse-Family Partnership, she was involved in prevention of child maltreatment and educational work related to the impact of trauma on early development.She began her career in community mental health, and has a Masters degree in community organization and counseling from Purdue University.

Over the next few months, Peggy will be working with George and the rest of the staff to become acquainted with our members, partners, and the issues facing community behavioral health in Colorado. She can be reached at:

phill@cbhc.org

(office) 303.832.7594 ext 205

(cell)     720.326.3462

It’s that time again!!!  CBHC will be celebrating May is  Mental Health with the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks! ClickHere for more information!