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.
Report Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Services and Outcomes Now Available
SBIRT Colorado has released a document summarizing the services delivered and outcomes realized from the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) project through February 2010. The document provides a number of helpful links, charts and statistics, and updates on important efforts to improve the healthcare of Coloradans by making screening for alcohol and substance use…
3.09.10 Legislative Update and Bill Tracking Slate Now Available
This week’s CBHC Bill Tracking Slate is now available. Links to the full text of each bill CBHC is tracking, as well as summaries, notes and all CBHC positions, are included. Also, our weekly Legislative Update provides highlights for behavioral health issues at the State Legislature.
Updated Bill Tracking Slate
This week’s CBHC Bill Tracking Slate is now available. Links to the full text of each bill CBHC is tracking, as well as summaries, notes and all CBHC positions, are included. Also, our weekly Legislative Update provides highlights for behavioral health issues at the State Legislature. Click here to see the CBHC Bill Tracking Slate
Congratulations to Colorado Programs Recognized by NCCBH!
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Guidance Released on Implementation of Mental Health and Addictions Parity
“Today, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Education, and Labor released an interim final rule (IFR) providing guidance on how the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act must be implemented.” -NCCBH The National Council for Community Behavioral Health has issued a summary of the interim final rule that can…
2010 CBHC Bill Tracking Slate Now Available
CBHC has begun to track various pieces of legislation introduced to the 2010 Colorado General Assembly. The CBHC Bill Tracking Slate provides hyperlinks to the full text of the bills we are tracking, the sponsors of the legislation, and status updates. This slate will be updated on a weekly basis. Click here to see the 2010 CBHC Bill Tracking…