July Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Newsletter

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BHA Launches on July 1 Join us for A Virtual Community Launch Event

Your Own Path Starts Right Here The launch of OwnPath, our new searchable care directory, is a groundbreaking moment. With OwnPath, you can find meaningful care for yourself or someone you care about.  You can search for specific services or use a guided search to identify the providers or resources that best meet your needs. You can trust that all providers are correctly licensed, and you can narrow your search by thoughtful and inclusive criteria. Your own path to wellbeing starts right here.  Visit the OwnPath Searchable Directory 988 in Colorado As of July 16, 2022, Colorado and the rest of the United States are using the 988 dialing code, a new, easy-to-remember three-digit number for call (multiple languages), text, or chat (English only). The BHA is supporting the logistics and implementation of 988 services in Colorado, including the administration of the Colorado 988 Enterprise Board. Learn more about 988 in Colorado.  Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners addresses 988 suicide hotline concerns Infographics saying 988 is not friendly are gaining traction on social media. Colorado's provider of the hotline says that's not true in this state. | 9 News 988 Transition-Age Youth Survey Please share this survey with transition-age youth (ages 16-25). This survey was created by The Healthy Transitions Team, Kelly Bowman, and young adult leaders. The purpose of this survey is to receive feedback from transition-age youth on the implementation plan for 988 in Colorado.  It’s extremely important for organizations and leaders to reach out to youth, and ask for their input. A lot of us young adults have ideas and thoughts to share on these programs, but don’t know how to reach the people who need to hear them. Or don’t have the time or energy to learn how to get involved. Or worry that if we do write a letter or email, it won’t really be read. Let’s make it easier for young adults (and everyone in our community) to contribute their ideas in order to improve our services. If you are a young adult (ages 16-25), and would like to be involved in future opportunities to improve mental health services, please email Arianna Mojica! Workforce Strategy Public Meetings The recent passing of Senate Bill 22-181 is an investment providing a key opportunity to expand and strengthen the behavioral health workforce to deliver improved access to Coloradans. As part of the bill implementation, we are required to create a behavioral healthcare provider workforce strategic plan by September 1, 2022. In order to ensure that the behavioral health workforce strategy contains community-informed solutions, we welcome public review and input regarding the strategic plan. Please register to attend one of the public stakeholder meetings and provide your feedback. For questions or problems with registration, please contact Kristin Ingstrup. Wednesday, August 10 at 11:00 am | Register here for Meeting #1 Thursday, August 11 at 1:30 pm | Register here for Meeting #2 Catch the recording of our Community Launch Event & Press Conference. The event was unique, beginning with a meditation and movement session and ending with a dance party.  Youth Consultation Opportunity Involving young people’s experience and perspective throughout every step of program development is vital for successful and equitable access to services. If you and/or your organization would like to have youth consult on projects and initiatives for young people, please fill out the form below! There are many different ways to gain youth perspective, and The Healthy Transitions Team will work with you to do so! Youth Consultation Request Form Youth Advisory Board Opportunity The Child and Youth Mental Health Services Standards Advisory Board is seeking two (2) youths (between the ages of 16 and 24 at the time of appointment) with lived expertise. Ideal candidates have some familiarity with the Children and Youth Mental Health Treatment Act, children/youth behavioral health, the population/entities they would like to represent, and lived expertise. Learn more about this opportunity. On May 10th, 2022, at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM), the NASMHPD Center for Innovation in Health Policy and Practice gathered a unique assembly of providers and recipients to discuss the role of compassion in service. This video displays what compassion means in the attendees’ lives, what makes us lose focus on it and how can we nurture and prioritize in our service. Servicios de la Raza Hosts First Holistic Health Festival In honor of Black, Indigenous and People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month, Servicios de la Raza hosted its first holistic health festival with the hopes of encouraging alternative approaches to behavioral health. Servicios de la Raza hosts first holistic health festival coverage via CBS Colorado. Lift The Label Releases New Videos Lift The Label just released three new videos to further reduce stigma, focused on the power of language, the importance of naloxone, and the effectiveness of medications for opioid use disorder. We are so thankful for all of the dedicated, inspiring, and powerful voices of some of Colorado's medical, behavioral health, and law enforcement professionals and peers who shared their expertise for these videos. You'll see many familiar faces in these videos, including our fearless leader, Commissioner Medlock! RSSO License is Live As of July 1, the Recovery Support Services Organization (RSSOs) license application is open. RSSOs are peer-led organizations providing nonclinical recovery support services to individuals with a substance use disorder and/or mental health condition. By obtaining a license, RSSOs can seek Medicaid reimbursement for services provided. For more information about the RSSO license, its requirements, and how to apply, reach out to RSSO Licensing Manager, Victoria Laskey. Join the BHA Team Recovery Services Manager, closes 7/29/2022 11:59 PM Mountain Communications Manager, closes 7/31/2022 11:59 PM Mountain For help with any mental health, substance use or emotional concern, call Colorado Crisis Services at 844- 493-TALK (8255), or text TALK to 38255. Our trained professionals provide free, immediate, and confidential help, 24/7/365. Everyone deserves someone who will listen and care, including you and your loved ones. Learn more at ColoradoCrisisServices.org. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY. PURPOSE: All people in Colorado deserve to experience whole person health. VISION: Behavioral health services in Colorado are accessible, meaningful, and trusted. MISSION: Co-create a people-first behavioral health system that meets the needs of all people in Colorado. VALUES: Truth  |  Equity  |  Collaboration  |  Community-informed practice  |  Generational impact   Copyright © 2022 Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), All rights reserved. We're so glad you're here. Thank you for subscribing to BHA updates, behavioral health news, calls to actions, program announcements, and information on how to receive care for you, your family, and chosen family in Colorado. Because we believe all people in Colorado deserve to experience whole-person health, we envision a world in which behavioral health services are accessible, meaningful, and trusted. So, we have made it our mission to co-create a people -first behavioral health system that meets the needs of all people in Colorado. Our mailing address is: Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) 3824 W. Princeton Cir Denver, CO 80236 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.