CBHC was recently selected as the runner up for the 2013 Outstanding Organizational Leadership in Advocacy Award by the National Council for Behavioral Health. CBHC’s advocacy efforts regarding the funding and establishment of a statewide crisis response system during Colorado’s 2013 Legislative Session were recognized from a large and extremely competitive pool of applicants across the U.S. CBHC is extremely proud to be acknowledged for our hard work and will continue our advocacy efforts to strengthen and improve access to Colorado’s Community Behavioral Health System.
See all the winners of the National Council’s Advocacy Leadership awards.
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