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…
HHS awards up to $22.9 million in Planning Grants for CCBHC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 19, 2015 HHS awards up to $22.9 million in Planning Grants for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Funding supports planning efforts to certify community behavioral health clinics in states across the nation The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare &…
2015 Conference TED Talks – Listen Again
Listen to the 2015 Conference TED Talks! If you missed them at the conference or what to hear them again; re-visit the 4 talks presented by the 2015 Golden Lightbulb and Golden Abacus award nominees. Golden Abacus TED Talks: Your browser does not support the audio element. or Download the Talk (20Mb) Golden Lightbulb…
U.S. FDA Accepts First Digital Medicine Application; Technology Combines Abilify With Proteus Sensors
News Report | September 20, 2015 On September 8, 2015, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted a new drug application (NDA) for a drug-device for measuring adherence to antipsychotic treatment for adults with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder. The NDA was submitted by Otsuka and Proteus Digital Health, Inc. for…
Colorado Receives $11 Million Federal Grant
Funding to be used to assist clinical practice transformation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2015 Media Contact Marc Williams 303-866-3144 DENVER, CO – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Colorado’s Collaborative for Practice Transformation is one of 39 health care collaborative networks selected to participate in the Transforming Clinical Practice…
Announcement to C-PACK Stakeholders
For immediate release: Sept. 18, 2015 The Colorado Psychiatric Access and Consultation for Kids program, or C-PACK, is excited to announce that it will soon be expanding across new regions of the state. After a successful demonstration project funded by the Colorado Health Foundation and managed by Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Systems, Inc. (CBHS), leadership for…
Dr. Barb Becker Recognized Nationally for Suicide Prevention Work
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has recognized Dr. Barb Becker, Director of Strategic Programming and Public Policy at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, with the 2015 Sandy Martin Grassroots Award. Dr. Becker received the national award for her personal and professional commitment to the field of suicide prevention in the state, including leadership of…