Should You Talk to Someone About a Drug, Alcohol, or Mental Health Problem?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a helpful brochure to help people determine whether they may need help, or someone they know needs help, with substance abuse, a mental health issue, or both. The brochure provides a brief list of questions for individuals…
Hundreds Get Help Through the 9News/Rocky Mountain PBS Phone Bank
CBHC would like to extend its sincere gratitude to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped make the November 8th 9News/Rocky Mountain PBS Mental Health Phone Bank such a success! Thanks to these volunteers, 274 callers from around the state were able to get valuable, immediate mental health support and information on a variety of…
Walking for Wellness
DON'T MISS!!!! The Fourth Annual Walking for Wellness 5K in Fort Collins takes place this Saturday, October 9th! Enjoy a beautiful course along the Poudre River Corridor Natural Areas in north Fort Collins. The Walk/Run begins at Legacy Park at 9:00am. All benefits go to the Spirit Crossing Clubhouse, a program serving adults working…
Bob Whaley Named Behavioral Healthcare Champion for 2010
Behavioral Healthcare, the professional journal serving the executive, clinical, and operating leadership of mental health and substance abuse centers nationwide, is pleased to announce its list of 2010 Behavioral Health Champions: • Franklin D. Lisnow, Executive Director, CeDAR (the Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation) at the University of Colorado, Aurora, Colo. • William J. Sette, President…
CO in National Publication
Colorado's 17 Community Mental Health Centers are improving service delivery and controlling costs through using a comprehensive data measurement tool provided by MTM Services. The August 2nd publication of Mental Health Weekly discusses the Service Process Quality Measurement (SPQM) initiative and how it is helping Colorado and other states impact public policy and improve healthcare…
Behavioral and Primary Healthcare Collaboration in Colorado
To demonstrate the commitment of the community mental health system in Colorado to integration, CBHC has undertaken a special project to map all of the locations where CBHC members are currently providing coordinated and integrated services. This mapping project demonstrates the expanse of collaborative efforts underway and is a tool to help assess the different…
National Council Releases New Resources on Healthcare Reform Implementation
The National COuncil for Community Behavioral Healthcare provides various resources to help you understand the impacts of healthcare reform. The link below will take you to information that includes: Summary of the Health Reform Law Implementation Timeline Issue Brief on the New Temporary High-Risk Pool for Individuals Without Insurance Click here to access these new…
CBHC Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate 4.12.10
The 2010 Legislative Session is nearing its end and CBHC is staying busy tracking important bills impacting the community mental health system. CLICK HERE to read our most recent Legislative Update and revised Bill Tracking Slate. These resources are clear, concise, and a handy way for you to stay on top of how the work of…
Suicide is the Third Leading Cause of Death among 15-24 Year Olds
“The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), working in collaboration with the Ad Council and the Inspire USA Foundation, announced today the launch of a national public service announcement (PSA) campaign designed to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicide attempts among teens in the United States. “Suicide is the third leading cause…
New CBHC Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate Available
The latest CBHC Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate are now available online. Click here to read up on the latest status of important pieces of legislation impacting Colorado's community mental health system.