New from National Council for Mental Wellbeing! "Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics: A Vision for the Future." This paper represents a vision for how CCBHCs can fully realize the model’s promise. Read more! thenationalcouncil.org/resources/ccbh…

Check out the summary report from SAMHSA on SAMHSA's Role Regarding Mental Health and Substance Use Wellbeing in the Context of Climate Change and Health Equity. The summary includes key ideas & recommendations based the 8.23 Request for Information. samhsa.gov/climate-change…

Please Join CISA Cyber for the 2023 Nat'l Summit on School Safety & Security Nov 1-2. Keynote speakers include SAMHSA's Assistant Sec. for Mental Health & Substance Use who will talk about school climate & environment, and ways schools can address youth behavioral health challenges. eventbrite.com/e/2023-nationa…

New Issue Brief from NASHP explores how states are establishing dedicated facilities to assess, stabilize, & connect youth in crisis to vital #mentalhealth resources. Read more! nashp.org/leading-state-…

Please join Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute & The Hackett Center for Mental Health for a Webinar on Multidimensional Grief Therapy presented by Julie Kaplow, PhD, ABPP. Thur Nov 2nd at 1:00pm CT (2:00pm ET). Register now to learn more about childhood grief & how to support bereaved youth. us02web.click-social-card.top/pleivwz

New Special Report from Education Week about “Tackling the #MentalHealth Crisis in Schools.” edweek.org/leadership/tac…

Mon. Nov. 6th 11:30am-1:00pm Central - Webinar sponsored by ACRC "Responding to the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Short-Term Stabilization and Hospital Diversion Programs." Staff from Seneca Family of Agencies will highlight their crisis continuum. Register Today! members.clicksocialimg.top/ajmsryj

Become a SAMHSA #grant reviewer! Learn more about the qualifications & details! Earn $140 per application reviewed & returned to SAMHSA in the timeline specified for each program. Join this important process to help evaluate grants! samhsa.gov/grants/review/…

Press Release from HHS.gov: "Take Action for Adolescents: A Call to Action for Adolescent Health & Well-Being," a new effort to promote collaboration & spur action to improve the health & well-being of #adolescents across the U.S. Click below to read more. hhs.gov/about/news/202…

As #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth comes to an end check out this article by Howard Gleckman published by Forbes highlighting what family caregivers really need. www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes…

Excited to share that IIMHL has officially changed its name to Global Leadership Exchange (Global Leadership Exchange)! New Website & Name - Same organization that helps leaders across the globe learn, grow & develop. Join us in the Netherlands June 24-28, 2024! gle.world

Hot-off-the-press! The White House, via HHS.gov & U.S. Department of Education released an updated joint policy statement on supporting the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs. Learn More: hhs.gov/about/news/202…

Registration for the Global Leadership Exchange (formerly IIMHL) Leadership Exchange Event in the Netherlands June 24-28, 2024 is now open!! Great opportunity for learning and networking! Click below and then click on the events tab to learn more! gle.world/events/

Hot-off-the-press! SAMHSA's new 2023-2026 Data Strategy has been released! One of the six Core Principles states that "SAMHSA must focus its data efforts across the lifespan, with special attention paid to children and youth and older adults!" samhsa.gov/about-us/data-…

Challenge to America's Youth! SAMHSA's Fentanyl Awareness Challenge. Youth, ages 14-18, can develop a community strategy to educate their peers about fentanyl & fake pills ― & prevent drug overdose deaths! Individual prizes up to $5,000! Due 2.26.24. samhsa.gov/about-us/who-w…

Hot-off-the-Press!! Society for Research in Child Development latest edition of "Social Policy Report" summarizes what we know about youth #SuicidePrevention strategies, including recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, program developers, and researchers. Click below! srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/so…

Hot-off-the-Press!! CDC released a new guide to support schools in their efforts to promote student #mentalhealth. "Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders." Download by clicking below! cdc.gov/healthyyouth/m…

The importance of taking care of yourself and being realistic about New Year’s resolutions. New blog by Anita Everett, M.D. from SAMHSA. Read more! samhsa.gov/blog/new-years…

Mark Your Calendars!! The Innovations Institute UConn has announced that they will be restarting the Training Institutes July 6-10 2025 at the Gaylord National in Washington, DC. Theme is "Building a World Where Young People Thrive." Learn more! innovations.socialwork.uconn.edu/training-insti…

Congrats to @Childrens Health & Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for receiving the Excellence in Community Service Award from Texas Hospital Association 🏥! This recognition is for expanding access to services for over 150,000 families through behavioral health & primary care integration. tha.org/about-tha/awar…