BH Forum materials – September 2022

Topics: Decision-making on funded activities and funding levels (10-11:15 am); HCA FFS presentation (11:15-11:30pm)

Agenda

Helpful Handout

Meeting Notes

Mentimeter link: https://www.menti.com/8q4nbeyhtp

Full recording

  • There are chapters in the recording so you can navigate to a specific topic or discussion!

If you have additional comments or to register vote(s) for any of the discussion topics, please send to sarah@betterhealthtogether.org. Thank you!

Announcements

  • SUDP Alternative Certification. We still have funds for a few more providers to complete. See flyer and reach out to sarah@betterhealthtogether.org for more information. Flyer

  • Certified Peer Counselor (CPC) Training. For local candidates who would like to be in the October 3-7 class:

    • ASAP get application into HCA & complete their online pre-reqs (9 online modules). Everyone has to work through this process with HCA. Application: https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/peercounseling/

    • At the same time contact Tammy Crider at Passages tcrider@passagesfs.org and indicate they want in the October class. When Passages checks the HCA approved list, those candidates will be listed and we can prioritize them.

  • Washington Behavioral Health Continuum of Care Panel. Hosted by Charlie Health and Inland Northwest Behavioral Health. Connect with community leaders and members to discuss ways we can come together as a community to address the mental health issues our teens and adults are facing. Register here.

  • Sen. Billig sponsoring MH forum at Central Public Library, Sept 14 at 5 pm

  • Phoenix Transitional Housing – looking for referrals, not currently at capacity. 6-month transitional housing program for adults. Mostly MH. Contact: Andy Puckett 509-232-7081


Guiding Principles document

Member Agreement

Previous meeting materials posted here

Resources for VBP in behavioral health

BH Forum materials – June 2022

Topics: Funded workforce initiatives planning (10-11am); Medicaid Waiver Renewal public comment period (11-12pm)

Agenda

Meeting Notes

Forum slides

Recording

Waiver Renewal Public Comment


DOC 2022 grant opportunities

Guiding Principles document

Member Agreement

2022-23 Initiatives overview

If you have additional comments or to register vote(s) for any of the discussion topics, please send to sarah@betterhealthtogether.org. Thank you!

Previous meeting materials posted here

BH Forum materials – May 2022

Topics: Participatory budgeting; BH legislative update

Agenda

Slides

Meeting Notes

Recording

Rubric for participatory budgeting

Mentimeter link for voting – https://www.menti.com/o6hfh9p62g

Guiding Principles document

Member Agreement

2022-23 Initiatives overview

BH Legislative Budget Investments

If you have additional comments or to register vote(s) for any of the discussion topics, please send to sarah@betterhealthtogether.org. Thank you!

Background: http://www.betterhealthtogether.org/bold-solutions-content/2022-23-behavioral-health-initiatives

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BH Forum materials – April 2022

Topics: Reimagining the forum – designing equity guiding principles; setting the stage for participatory budgeting; BH legislative update preview

Agenda

Charter

Member Agreement

BH Legislative Budget Investments

Meeting notes

  • If you have additional comments or to register vote(s) for any of the discussion topics, please send to sarah@betterhealthtogether.org. Thank you!

Recording

Other announcements

Grant funding: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)

SAMHSA is now accepting applications for grants to expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model

Application Due May 17 for both

Two grants:

  • Planning, Development, and Implementation (CCBH-PDI) – Info / Webinar

  • Improvement and advancement grants (CCBH-IA) – Info / Webinar


Certified Peer Counselor trainings

We’re so excited to support two CPC training sessions specifically for our region.  
For local candidates who would like to be in the April 25-29 or October 3-7 class:

  1. ASAP get application into HCA & complete their online pre-reqs (9 online modules). Everyone has to work through this process with HCA. Application: https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/peercounseling/

  2. At the same time contact Helen Harding at Passages hharding@passagesfs.org or 509-892-9241 and indicate they want in either the April or October class. When Helen checks the HCA approved list, those candidates will be listed and we can choose them.

   
Free Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) trainings

In April and May, HCA is offering training that provides an introduction to the DC:0-5™, the developmentally appropriate tool for mental health assessment for young children.

Spots are limited, sign up here

Background: http://www.betterhealthtogether.org/bold-solutions-content/2022-23-behavioral-health-initiatives

Previous meeting materials posted here