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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 Clinicians
#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
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#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
#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