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…
Read MoreCO 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…
Read MoreBehavioral 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…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreCBHC 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…
Read MoreSuicide 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…
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreReport 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…
Read More3.09.10 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.
Read MoreUpdated 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
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