2017 CBHC Conference planner RFP
CBHC is seeking a proposal from conference planners who would like to work with the Council to plan and carry out the 2017 CBHC annual training conferences, as well as other associated duties. If you would be interested submitting a proposal, please download the RFP here.
Be Brave. . .Learn More about Substance Use Services and Addiction
Administering Narcan Can Save Lives Let’s talk about Narcan and how it can be used to save lives in crises involving heroin/opioid overdoses. And, it also provides other positive aspects of a harm reduction approach, such as reaching out a hand for the person who is ready to seek services. Not only does the…
Be Brave. . .Support Suicide Prevention
It is important to learn the warning signs of suicide. The following are some of the indicators that may mean a person is at risk for suicide: Talking about wanting to die Talking about feeling hopeless Talking about being a burden to others Withdrawing or becoming isolated Increased access to lethal means Behaving recklessly Increased…
May Is Mental Health Month Proclamation
Whereas, Mental Health Month has been observed since 1949 to raise awareness of mental health conditions and the importance of mental health; and Whereas, we are all affected by mental health. And one in four Coloradans experience mental health conditions or substance use disorders, or both each year; and Whereas, 50% of all people with…
Be Brave. . .Support Mental Health First Aid
Old adages and sayings are still used today because they have value and meaning. One that we have all heard is “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The idea is that an investment today will have even more benefit in the future. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an example of…
Community Crisis Center Offers Colorado Springs A Place To Heal
posted on Nov. 29, 2015, at 7:16 p.m. Local victim advocates, behavioral healthcare providers, and nonprofit groups are offering short-term services, and looking to the longer recovery ahead. Surviving a shooting might leave a person emotionally numb or, on the other extreme, hyper-vigilant and fearful. A wide range of reaction is normal, Colorado Springs emergency…
Colorado Medicaid Receives Behavioral Health Planning Grant
Funding expands access through community clinics DENVER, CO – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services recently announced that Colorado Medicaid will receive a $982,372 planning grant to expand access to behavioral health by certifying community behavioral health clinics and exploring prospective payments for clinics that meet required standards. …
In wake of sexting scandal, Solvista is there to help
By Carie Canterbury The Daily Record Support is available for students and families impacted by the police investigation into the exchange of nude photographs between students in the Cañon City School District. Solvista Health offers 24/7 access to mental health professionals for local community members. Teens, parents or family members impacted by the situation…