2025 CBHC Annual Behavioral Health Conference Handouts

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Pre-Conference Workshops

Pre-Conference #1: Communicating Assertively: Finding Balance
Pre-Conference #2: Transforming Toxic Stress and Burnout: Moving from Overwhelm and Depletion to Empowerment and Vitality

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

  • #100

    The Resilient Life: Strengthening Our Roots to Fortify Our Days


  • #101

    Young Minds, Big Challenges: The Current State of Pediatric Mental Health in Colorado


  • #102

    Building Resilience for Clients from Marginalized Communities: A Roadmap for Clinician


  • #103

    Veteran Outreach & Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities

  • #104

    Support Comes from Unexpected Places: Prosecutor-Led Behavioral Health Division in Boulder County DA's Office


  • #105

    Supporting Employees Affected by Substance Use Disorder: The Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative™

  • #106

    Clinical Considerations for Working with Clients on the Autistic Spectrum


  • #200

    State of the State Perspective: Panel with the BHA and HCPF


  • #201

    Targeted Violence Prevention


  • #202

    Building Community Support Networks for People Experiencing Homelessness

  • #203

    Survivor and Provider: Living as Wounded Healers

  • #300

    Psilocybin in Practice: The Launch of Colorado's Psychedelic Therapy Program


  • #301

    Deep Roots for Big Storms: Building Capacity, Integration, and Resilience Through Colorado's Disaster BH Program

  • #302

    Resilient Leadership: Building Trust & Collaboration on Leadership Teams

  • #303

    Overdose Safety Planning: An Emerging Practice for Community-Based Overdose Prevention


  • #304

    Reimagining BH Funding: Centering Communities Amid Shifting Philanthropic and Public Priorities

  • #305

    Evolving the Behavioral Health Delivery System Through Mergers and Acquisitions


  • #306

    Building Bridges to the Future: A Look Back at the 2025 Legislative Session, and a Look Ahead


  • #400

    Mastering the Art of Resilience


  • #401

    Supporting Others Without Depleting Yourself: Practical Mindfulness for Helping Professionals


  • #402

    Building Smarter Schedules: Community-Based Staffing Models for Access and Growth


  • #403

    Building Resilient Communities: Community Health Workers as the Future of Equitable Behavioral Healthcare


  • #404

    A Call for a Paradigm Shift in Suicide Prevention and Public Health Practices


  • #405

    The Evolving Federal Landscape for CCBHCs: Updates and Opportunities


  • #500

    Avoid the Data Collection Black Hole: A Panel Discussion on Actionable Use of CCBHC Clinical Quality Measure


  • #501

    Addressing Current Events, Mass Tragedies, and Global Conflicts in Therapeutic Spaces


  • #502

    Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Marginalized Youth Through Affirming Mental Health Care


  • #503

    Promoting Parity Through Data: What Transparency in Coverage Rule Means for Behavioral Health


  • #504

    More Than Words: Language Equity in Clinical Assessments When Working With Non-Native English Users and Interpreters


  • #505

    Colorado System of Care (CO-SOC) for Children and Youth: 6- Year Plan for Rolling Out Intensive In-home Services for Medicaid Members


  • #506

    CMHC & CBHC Board Members Only Session- Behavioral Health at a Crossroads: Federal & State Policy


  • #600

    University and BH Provider Collaboration: Addressing Colorado's BH Workforce Vacancies Through Apprenticeship Pathway


  • #601

    Overview of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Center Operations


  • #602

    Building Social Connection in Rural Communities to Support Mental Wellness: The COMET Program

  • #603

    Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics & Colorado


  • #604

    Fostering Healthy Futures: A Positive Youth Development Approach to Promoting Resilience Among Youth with Child Welfare Involvement


  • #605

    Achieving No-Barrier Behavioral Health Care in Medical Settings Through Hospital Follow-Up and Mental Health Access Programs


  • #700

    Implementing Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy: Lessons from a Community Behavioral Healthcare Provider


  • #701

    Implementation Best Practices for Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health


  • #702

    Implementation of an Integrated Suicide Prevention Peer Navigator Program for Student-Athletes and Athletics Staff