Mental Health First Aid Courses During May is Mental Health Month
As we get closer to May, a month dedicated to raising national awareness about mental health, we are reminded of the importance of prioritizing mental wellness and supporting each other in times of need. This year, Mental Health First Aid Colorado will be observing Mental Health Awareness Month by supporting a community initiative to promote…
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Mental Health Partners Reaches Goal in “Be 1 of 4098”suicide prevention campaign
This campaign, launched in the fall of 2018, set the goal of training 4,098 people, which equals 6 people for every 1 person who died by suicide between 2006-2016 in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. The hope of the campaign was to create a community of support around those who experience suicidal ideation, prevent future suicides…
Read MoreMINDS ON THE EDGE: Facing Mental Illness
"MINDS ON THE EDGE: Facing Mental Illness Produced by the Fred Friendly Seminars for broadcast on PBS stations nationwide, the one-hour program effectively reveals the personal dilemmas facing individuals and families, the medical practices that can be obstacles to treatment, and the public policies that are falling short." Many organizations are using this program for…
Read MoreThe Journey of Asian Adoption: Building a Multicultural Family
The Asian Pacific Development Center is excited to announce their outreach effort to the adoption community by hosting a Western Region Adoption Conference entitled “ The Journey of Asian Adoption: Building a Multicultural Family”, on October 9 and 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Denver Tech Center. This Adoption Conference will be a great resource for…
Read MoreScreening and Assessing Immigrant and Refugee Youth in School Based Mental Health Programs
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools published this study made possible by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It is a valuable resource for information on mental health screening and assesment of the immigrant and refugee population in the United States; a population that makes up a significant portion of…
Read MoreThe Children’s Hospital Annual Ethics Conference
The theme of this year’s Children’s Hospital Annual Ethics Conference is, "Ethical Issues in Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare". The Conference will cover a variety of issues including, ethical issues in research, behavioral healthcare access, multiple diagnoses, and more. Click here to view the brochure and get registration information
Read More2009 Annual Mental Health Day at the Capitol
Save the Date! The CBHC 2009 Annual Mental Health Day at the Capitol is taking place on Thursday, February 5th, from 8am-3pm. RSVP to Brian Turner: bturner@cbhc.org by January 15th!
Read MoreFree Webinar: “Tobacco Cessation for Persons with Mental Illnesses: Current Treatment Strategies”
Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative (CCGC) will be conducting a free Webinar on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 12-1pm MST to present the latest efforts to help individuals with mental illness quit tobacco use. Also, feel free to visit CCGC, a CME accredited resource for Colorado clinicians, online for more information. Click here to visit CCGC…
Read MoreCharles Ingoglia, of The National Council, Presentation at the 2008 CBHC Annual Training Conference
CBHC thanks Charles Ingoglia, MSW, Vice President of Public Policy at the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, for presenting in October at the CBHC Annual Training Conference. His presentation focused on: -Opportunities and Challenges for Behavioral Healthcare -2008 National Healthcare Debate -National Council Public Policy and the State of Medicaid -Taking Charge – Relationships, Quality and Communications…
Read MoreTHANKS TO EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING THE 2008 CBHC ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE!
CBHC invites your feedback and recommendations so that we may build on this year’s success and continue to make this event so valuable.
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