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"Stepping Up to Elevate the Voices of Lived Experience" 🚨 On October 17th 🚨, this webinar will highlight the voices of people with lived experience in the behavioral health and criminal justice systems. Learn how the CSG Justice Center, C4 Innovations, and the Lived Experience Advisory Panel are reshaping policies and practices related to people with behavioral health. Register Today!! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e35i9scC

I know that so many people that follow me are in these fields! Check out this conference.

Have you been seeing our posts asking for your help with our survey? Well, we still want to hear what’s working and where gaps exist. Our 20-minute survey is for WV professionals serving youth in behavioral health services and supports. Take it today and share your insights: https://lnkd.in/e7eg9j28

From one-of-a-kind workforce research to powerful mentoring programs to strategic allocation of federal pandemic relief dollars, the 2022-2023 BHECN Legislative Report highlights key steps the organization took in the past two years to strengthen Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce. Read the report here! https://lnkd.in/gUcTkQPg

The shortage of available behavioral health workers in every state is incredibly alarming. Something must be done, as millions of people need services and there aren't enough professionals to help. To help, AHP is focused on helping behavioral health organizations, states, and counties create workforce development plans. To learn more about workforce development and strategies, download our Recruitment and Retention Toolkit. https://bit.ly/47ecB9O

Today at 1 p.m. ET, we, along w/ the Center for Policing Equity, will host a webinar on how alternative first responder models can support youth in crisis & how jurisdictions are prioritizing support for youth w/ behavioral health needs. Register: https://lnkd.in/eTUM5mgU

The shortage of available behavioral health workers in every state is incredibly alarming. Something must be done, as millions of people need services and there aren't enough professionals to help. To help, AHP is focused on helping behavioral health organizations, states, and counties create workforce development plans. To learn more about workforce development and strategies, download our Recruitment and Retention Toolkit. https://bit.ly/3X5tT2Z

Webinar on November 17: Please join us to learn about today's "Best Practices" for clinical and non-clinical lighting in Behavioral Health facilities. We will cover the unique needs of the behavioral health environment, including Kirlin's three goals for lighting in this space: (1) prevent self-harm, (2) prevent harm to others, and (3) create a soothing environment for treatment.

Are you a youth or the parent or caregiver of a youth? Do you have lived experience with the public behavioral health system, including CMHs and their providers? Are you a behavioral health service provider in Michigan? The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services would love to hear your feedback. Complete the brief survey here: https://bit.ly/47ggKsE Your input may help inform: -State policy or program changes. -Best practice to engage with children, families, and providers. -Guidance for and understanding of service eligibility and access. -How to strengthen partnerships between children, families, and service providers.

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