CBHC is excited to announce our 2026 pre-conference workshops. Both will offer a full day of interactive learning on Wednesday, September 30th. Please note that our pre-conference workshops are a separate cost from the regular conference. Need more information? Contact Brittany Langevin at blangevin@cbhc.org
Location: Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, CO
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $60 per person
This 2026 pre-conference workshop brings together behavioral health educators, trainers, coordinators, and community leaders from across Colorado and beyond for a full day of learning, collaboration, and statewide strategy development.
Designed for professionals involved in MHFA, QPR, ASIST, safeTALK, Psychological First Aid, substance use prevention and recovery education, and community behavioral health outreach, this convening supports those who deliver and coordinate training programs across the state.
Participants will move beyond individual trainings to explore a more coordinated, systems-level approach to behavioral health education and prevention.
Event Purpose
Behavioral health education strengthens communities, builds resilience, expands access to care, and supports a sustainable prevention workforce. This event focuses on strengthening that impact through collaboration and shared strategy.
Attendees will:
- Explore the importance and evolution of prevention training
- Develop strategies for long-term sustainability
- Strengthen statewide partnerships and collaboration
- Expand community-wide impact
Featured Topics
- The impact of prevention trainings (MHFA, QPR, ASIST, safeTALK, and others)
- Building community-wide behavioral health impact
- Statewide collaboration and strategic planning
- Outreach, engagement, and marketing strategies
- Facilitator effectiveness and instructional excellence
- Financial sustainability and revenue strategies
- Cross-sector partnership development
- Managing difficult classroom dynamics
- Instructor retention and burnout prevention
Join the Conversation
This pre-conference event is more than professional development—it is an opportunity to help shape the future of behavioral health education, prevention, and workforce development across Colorado and beyond. Together, we can strengthen the systems that support mental health, suicide prevention, and community well-being.
Schedule:
8:00am - 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast
8:30am - 10:00am: TBD
10:00pm - 10:15am: Break
10:15am - 11:45am: TBD
11:45am - 12:45pm: Lunch
12:45pm - 2:15pm: TBD
2:15pm - 2:30pm: Break
2:30pm - 4:00pm: TBD
Meeting the Moment With AI: A Practical Playbook for Behavioral Health Leaders and Clinicians Presented by Jonathan Liebert
Location: Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, CO
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $170 per person
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping behavioral health care, creating new opportunities and new responsibilities for providers, clinicians, and system leaders. This full-day, hands-on workshop moves beyond introduction to application, equipping participants with practical tools and frameworks to engage with AI thoughtfully and effectively.
Designed for both clinical and operational audiences, the session explores where AI is already showing up across behavioral health settings, from documentation and treatment planning to access, operations, and strategic decision-making. Through real-world scenarios, live demonstrations, and guided practice, participants will gain experience using AI tools while learning how to maintain clinical judgment, human connection, and trust.
The workshop also examines key considerations around ethics, risk, and governance, including privacy, bias, and appropriate guardrails. Participants will explore where AI can add value and where caution is warranted within their own organizations.
Using a practical framework, attendees will develop an initial approach to AI adoption and leave with actionable next steps, including implementation considerations, staff readiness, and change management strategies.
Schedule:
8:00am - 8:30am: Check-in and Breakfast
8:30am - 10:00am: TBD
10:00pm - 10:15am: Break
10:15am - 11:45am: TBD
11:45am - 12:45pm: Lunch
12:45pm - 2:15pm: TBD
2:15pm - 2:30pm: Break
2:30pm - 4:00pm: TBD