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View the presentation slides:      This session will provide a history and overview of the CCBHC model at the national level. The presenter will speak to the requirements of the CCBHC model and highlight partnerships, innovative practices, and early outcomes of the model.   Learning Objectives: Describe the National model for a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) including the types of mental health and substance use services. Discuss CCBHC requirements involving staffing, accessibility and scope of services, care coordination, and organization authority. Identify ways the health care team can engage and develop valuable partnerships and innovative activities to help improve community mental health centers.   Presented By: Renee Boak, MPH   Renee Boak serves as a consultant for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and specializes in Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) implementation for clinics. She provides consulting on the integration of mental health and substance use disorder treatment, implementation of primary care clinics in a community mental health setting, population health management and sustainability. Boak has experience implementing a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion grant as well applying for Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) look-a-like status. Working with CCBHC programs has given her opportunities to engage in innovative practices, such as development of a pilot program to support individuals who are managing diabetes in a community mental health setting and has allowed her to engage in sustainability work through alternative payment methodologies. Prior to joining the National Council, Boak worked for an organization in Oregon that participated in the two-year demonstration period and was a recipient of a CCBHC Expansion grant.    

View the presentation slides:      Educational Objectives Articulate the mission of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) and how the services can meet the community need. Describe the implementation processes to build a robust service delivery model for whole person care. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the healthcare team involved within a CCBHC and what resources are available to the persons served.   Presented by: Topher Hansen Topher started his career in the behavioral health field as a volunteer for the Drug Crisis Center in 1975. After a brief time as a counselor with CenterPointe, Topher attended law school and practiced law from 1985 to 1993. During his time in private practice, he also served as a CenterPointe Board member and as legal counsel for the organization.  In 1993, he returned to the CenterPointe staff as Director of Development/Legal Counsel. He became Chief Executive Officer in 2000. Topher has served on numerous local and state committees to help develop Nebraska’s policies and delivery of behavioral health services. He is currently serving on the board of the Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations and the National Council for Behavioral Health.   Learn more about this series: Moving Towards Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Webinar Series     

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to: Identify the six core areas of a CCBHC. Describe what makes CCBHCs unique from traditional delivery models.  Dissect the most recent national data and outcomes of CCBHCs.    View the slides:          Presented by: Angela Schindler-Berg Angela Schindler-Berg is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and has worked with primary care clinics and community-based mental health integrated care services for over 25 years. Angie received her Master of Science with Drake University in Rehabilitation Administration and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling. She brings expertise in integrated care, mental health, care management, crisis intervention and trauma informed care.   Angie has worked on CMS/CMMI initiatives such as the Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC+) and with SAMHSA on the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Initiative (PBHCI). She also sits on the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Nebraska Board and the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) Behavioral Health Integration Workgroup.  Currently, Ms. Schindler-Berg supports the University of Nebraska Medical Center-Munroe Meyer Institute as a contracted Regional Trainer with the Region 7 Mid-America Mental Health Technical Transfer Center (MHTTC). She facilitates a collaborative network of supports, focusing on resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance, and workforce development for the mental health field.      Learn more about this series: Moving Towards Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Webinar Series    

  ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This two-page document presents a summary of the Northwest MHTTC's accomplishments during our fourth year of operations, 2021 - 2022. Highlights include: Quantifying our reach through tallies of events offered, people trained, products created, and more Virtual Learning Communities Spotlight on Implementation of an Evidence-based Lifestyle Program in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center Steps taken to center equity and inclusion in our work   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Here is information on other reports from the Northwest MHTTC and the national Network: Northwest MHTTC summaries of annual activities Summary reports from other centers in the MHTTC network   Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

Assessments are an integral part of the ACT program to consistently be able to meet your clients where they are at. Learn about the different types of assessments you will be conducting such as Brief Psychiatric Readiness Scale (BPRS), Comprehensive Assessment among others. This training has a direct focus on how assessments and their application fit into the ACT model. This specific understanding is crucial to the implementation and operation of a successful ACT Team.   View the slides below:      Learn more about Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.    

  View the slides:     Recovery-oriented care is guided on the understanding that each person is different and an expert on their own lives. Each client should be supported to make their own choices towards achieving their goals, and they should be listened to with dignity and respect. In this training, you will learn: How to promote the active involvement of the services Implement the person-centered approach to enhance the chances of success in the road to recovery Understand what makes the person-centered approach different than traditional treatment planning   Learn more about Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.    

  View the slides:        Motivational Interviewing is a directive, client centered counseling style to assist clients with facilitating behavior change by empowering the clients and collaborate with them to create an actionable plan. It enhances the client’s motivation to change by helping to explore and resolve ambivalence. In this training you will learn to: Assess readiness to change using the stages of change Assess client’s barriers to implementing health recommendations by using MI skills Change your language to empower your clients and build collaboration into an actionable plan   Learn more about Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.         

  Being trauma informed is an important skill to have when working with those diagnosed with serious mental illness. Trauma-informed care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. In this training you will learn: Understand trauma and how it manifests in behavior Understand the principles of trauma-informed care and approaches Discuss post-traumatic growth and trauma-informed interventions Learn more about this series: Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas  View the video webinar.   

  Being trauma informed is an important skill to have when working with those diagnosed with serious mental illness. Trauma-informed care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. In this training you will learn: Understand trauma and how it manifests in behavior Understand the principles of trauma-informed care and approaches Discuss post-traumatic growth and trauma-informed interventions   Learn more about this series: Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas  View the slides.

Overview  This training series is for all employees working on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. Participants will learn foundational skills for their specific role, how to work on a multi-disciplinary team, and how to advance the lives of persons with serious mental illness.    Target Audience  Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) that are implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.    About the Presentation:  The Orientation to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) provides an overview of the evidence-based practice. We will discuss the principles and practices of an effective ACT team, review the ACT Fidelity Assessment and highlight the feasibility of implementing the model. Learn more about this series by visiting the Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas webpage. 

View the slides.   Overview  This training series is for all employees working on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. Participants will learn foundational skills for their specific role, how to work on a multi-disciplinary team, and how to advance the lives of persons with serious mental illness.    Target Audience  Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) that are implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.    About the Presentation:  The Orientation to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) provides an overview of the evidence-based practice. We will discuss the principles and practices of an effective ACT team, review the ACT Fidelity Assessment and highlight the feasibility of implementing the model. Learn more about this series by visiting the Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas webpage. 

  Suicide Prevention in Primary Care - Workshop Wednesday Session Access slide deck with the green download button above Click here to watch the recording   Session Description Statistics show that suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States, particularly in the Rocky Mountain region. Physicians and primary care staff are the most common point of contact for individuals struggling with their mental health. This training examines concerns within the clinical setting about suicide risk, assessment, and intervention. Using the Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Primary Care Practices as a guide, participants will learn about the assessment tools PHQ and Columbia, how to ask someone if they are considering suicide, and other intervention strategies.    Trainer Debra Brownlee, PhD

About this Resource:  CCBHCs are designed to increase access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, expand states' capacity to address the overdose crisis, promote partnerships with law enforcement, schools, and hospitals to improve care, reduce recidivism and prevent hospital readmissions. Today, 340 CCBHCs are operating in 40 states, plus Washington, DC and Guam. This webinar provided a snapshot of CCBHCs across the country, described the changes and investments that clinics made to become CCBHCs for the national demonstration program, and discussed the various funding avenues available to states and clinics to support the CCBHC model.   About the Presenters:  Rebecca Farley David is Senior Director of Public Policy and Special Initiatives at the National Council for Behavioral Health. She has worked to advance and support the CCBHC model for more than 10 years, from introduction of the original authorizing legislation through implementation of the demonstration and expansion grants. She currently oversees the National Council's CCBHC Success Center, an initiative to support states, clinics and other stakeholders throughout CCBHC implementation and ongoing operations.      Jonathan Brown is a Senior Fellow and Director of Behavioral Health at Mathematica where his work focuses on improving the quality and outcomes of behavioral health services. He directs an ongoing national evaluation of the CCBHC demonstration for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation and recently completed a national evaluation of the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration program for SAMHSA. He provides evaluation-related technical assistance for state Medicaid demonstrations and has worked with states, health plans, consumer organizations, and community mental health centers to develop and use behavioral health quality measures. Dr. Brown is a native of Alabama and currently lives in Atlanta.    

About this Resource:  The Southeast MHTTC Newsletter, published quarterly, highlights upcoming events and recently released products as well as shares information on available resources from SAMHSA and the MHTTC network.  The March 2021 issue features our upcoming CCBHC webinar, our interactive mapping tools, and additional resources related to self-care best practices for the mental health workforce.

Providing Culturally Relevant Crisis Services during COVID-19   Part II Culturally Responsive Factors to Consider in Times of Crisis Providing mental health services in the present and future conditions will require a new consideration for cultural elements and linguistic tools via a re-imagined perspective on policy and technology when serving culturally diverse communities. Dr. Michelle Evans will guide us through the use of these tools, the challenges, and the opportunities we now have amid a crisis.    PPT_Providing Culturally Relevant Crisis Services (PART 2, Factors To Consider)_M.Evans_04_17_20.pdf Transcript:Providing Culturally Relevant Crisis Services during COVID-19 Part II  

Presenter Jonathan Neufeld, director of the Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center, provides an overview of telehealth issues for behavioral health providers as they rapidly transition to virtual delivery of services and supports. Topics covered include definitions, modalities, and basics of delivering psychotherapy and other specialty mental health services.  Journey Mental Health Center, based in Madison, WI, has rapidly expanded telehealth services to meet the needs of consumers across a wide array of settings and levels of care.  This presentation highlights the considerations that were incorporated to promote safe, secure telehealth experiences.  Journey team members Thomas McCarthy and Lisa Lizak presents a case study about the agency's shift to virtual services.  Transcript Dr. Neufeld PowerPoint Journey Mental Health Center PowerPoint    Speakers:   Jonathan Neufeld, PhD, HSSP, Director of the Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center (gpTRAC), a federally funded technical assistance center program housed at the University of Minnesota. gpTRAC provides telehealth training to healthcare providers and programs interested in implementing, evaluating and enhancing telehealth programs. The program serves organizations in the six-state region including Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota and Nebraska.           Thomas McCarthy has worked at Journey Mental Health Center for over 3 years, with experience as a community-based clinician, outpatient therapist, and Clinical EHR System Analyst.  In his current role, he provides training and support to clinical staff using the electronic health record.  Thomas recently assisted the agency in developing workflows to rapidly expand use of telehealth technology.         Lisa Lizak has worked in the field of social services for 30 years and has provided clinical, case management and administrative services. For the past 13 years, she has worked as a policy writer and Organization Resources Manager at Journey Mental Health Center in Madison, WI. Lisa created the telehealth program six years ago at Journey.