2020 Golden Abacus & Golden Lightbulb Awards Ceremony
Each year, CBHC honors the efforts of our community mental health centers’ achievements in the realms of clinical and non-clinical innovation. This year, due to COVID-19, we chose to do a virtual awards ceremony to celebrate our winners. The Golden Lightbulb Award (clinical) went to Southeast Health Group for their Pain Management Program while the…
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New Series Highlights Behavioral Health in Covid Era
On Edge is a statewide series on how 2020’s confluence of crises has tested Coloradans’ mental health. About the Project Reporters Susan Greene and Tina Griego capture this extraordinary time in which a confluence of major crises have set Coloradans on edge, testing individuals, communities and an already overtaxed mental health care system. Working with…
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CBHC Honors Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet as a 2020 Behavioral Health Champion
What makes a Community Behavioral Health Champion? It’s not just about carrying behavioral health bills – CBHC’s Community Behavioral Health Champions consistently demonstrate a passion for advancing public policy related to behavioral health by: Responding to constituents regarding behavioral health policy needs; Engaging colleagues and leading discussions around behavioral health issues; Reaching across party lines…
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9-8-8 Suicide Hotline Signed into Federal Law
On Monday, October 19, 2020, the President of the United States signed S. 2661, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Jack Reed (D-RI). This bipartisan legislation designates 9-8-8 as the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline, and companion legislation…
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CBHC Observes July as BIPOC Mental Health Month
This July, CBHC is proud to join with leaders in the mental health field to recognize Black, Indigenous, People of Color Mental Health Month. This is a shift from the previous designation of this month as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, learn more about this change and check out the quote from Mental Health America…
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CBHC Official Statement on Death of George Floyd
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Doyle Forrestal dforrestal@cbhc.org 303-885-4097 Doyle Forrestal, CEO of the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, releases the following statement on the death of George Floyd and events unfolding in Minneapolis and across the country: During these challenging times, it can be difficult to put thoughts and feelings into words. Especially now…
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Mental Health Centers are Open!
During these uncertain times, our Community Mental Health Centers would like you to know that they are there for you. Individuals can find services for mental and behavioral health needs at any one of the Community Mental Health Centers across Colorado. To find your Community Mental Health Center, visit https://www.cbhc.org/help/ Here you can find the…
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COVID-19 Resources
To our Colorado residents and friends, We understand the growing concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and its impact on public health, daily lives, and access to mental health and addiction recovery services. Colorado’s Community Mental Health Centers are committed to ensuring the continuity of essential services while also safeguarding the health of staff, clients, and…
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CBHC Supports Bill to Expand Mental Health Training in Schools
On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Frank Cornelia, Deputy Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council spoke on behalf of Colorado State Senate Bill 20-001 at a press conference. The bill requires the department of education to offer a train the trainer program designed to improve school culture, promote youth behavioral and…
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NOW Accepting Speaker Proposals
The Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2020 Annual Behavioral Health Training Conference. This year’s theme is “Supporting Community Resilience.” The conference will take place from September 30th to October 3rd at Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center in Breckenridge, CO. CBHC has extended our…
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