Forrester Behavioral Health Homes’ Post

https://lnkd.in/guqEXxe4 Eventually I am going to get through this 80 page strategic plan from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). There is good stuff in here and their five priority areas are well oriented with what we need to focus on in behavioral health. -Preventing Substance Use and Overdose -Enhancing Access to Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Services -Promoting Resilience and Emotional Health for Children, Youth and Families -Integrating Behavioral and Physical Health Care -Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce The good news here is that Community Mental Health Centers in Kansas are working on initiatives in across these five areas as well -ping me for details or you can wait until I write about it down the road. Plus, these priorities all tie into the ongoing transition towards becoming Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics..not just for Kansas, but nationwide. What you'll notice is that none of these priorities can be solved for in a vacuum. They all take work and partnerships.

CCBHCs provide coordinated, comprehensive access to behavioral health services in accordance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) criteria. To better support and guide organizations, The Joint Commission now has new standards specific to CCBHCs available for behavioral health and human services organizations. #TJC #thejointcommission #collaboration #standardofcare #regulatoryupdate #evidenceofperformance #qualityassurance #integratedcare #valuebasedcare #evidencebasedpractice

As youth experience unprecedented behavioral health needs, our latest resources explore how states are taking action to connect youth with needed crisis services. Behavioral health systems are strained by provider shortages, limited residential treatment options, and few early intervention options—which means youth in crisis are increasingly seeking treatment in emergency departments or other high-acuity settings. Check out our brief to explore leading state priorities and considerations for youth crisis receiving and stabilization facilities: https://loom.ly/wcyjr7M

What do progressive prosecutors do differently? A video collection by The Council of State Governments' Justice Center shows how prosecutors in different jurisdictions opt for community-based and behavioral health diversion programs.

Couldn’t join us for our recent conversation on behavioral health in San Francisco? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the most important takeaways from PRC leaders and the statewide coalition of social rehab agencies: ✅ There’s more energy and political will around behavioral health in halls of power across California than ever before. Just last year, there were more than 300 bills introduced on behavioral health, shattering levels from previous legislative sessions. That enthusiasm for solutions is in and of itself, a good thing.  ✅ It’s important to keep conversations around public health and criminality separate. Unfortunately, we’re seeing these conversations conflated. People who use drugs aren’t universally experiencing homelessness. People without homes aren’t universally using drugs or living with mental illness. We should reject language that says otherwise. We need to prioritize getting people into treatment, because it’s proven to work.  ✅ Ensuring that everyone has the behavioral healthcare they deserve isn’t the responsibility of the government or one stakeholder. It will take all of us, government leaders, public and private health sector, nonprofits and philanthropy, and the community, working together to get more people housed and more people in treatment. Ready to be a part of the solution? Share this post and video with your community. Sign up for our newsletter in our bio to stay up to date on the latest developments in the PRC community.

RMHC is a CCBHC! Learn more by watching the video below!

Redefining Success in Behavioral Health: From Global to Local, With a Digital Twist In behavioral health care today, the chase for national fame is losing its luster. Real value is found in forming deep, meaningful connections right in your own backyard. It's about building strong relationships with the local folks and staying actively involved with your community. True influence in this field comes from maintaining a noticeable local presence paired with a strong online visibility. The old belief that a national brand is a ticket to success is outdated; today, it's all about being local and online. Furthermore, it's critical for your outreach and admissions teams to work closely together, building a foundation of mutual trust. This blend of local engagement, digital presence, and internal team unity represents the new wave in behavioral health care.

Learn about effective treatment planning within behavioral health and human services programs and settings with the Treatment Planning in Behavioral Health Care and Human Services book. Up your compliance game and enhance your knowledge of treatment planning with this valuable resource on an often-cited area during surveys. https://lnkd.in/gn6G8V9M

According to Mount Nittany Health’s 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment, behavioral health was identified as the most pressing concern for residents and the top missing community resource. In the Emergency Department at Mount Nittany Medical Center, case managers work alongside providers and staff to ensure patients receive the most timely, equitable, patient-centered care possible. This team of 10 case managers cares for roughly 1,800 behavioral health patients each year, including approximately 225 children and adolescents, with the goal of improving access to screening, support, education, and treatment for individuals struggling with behavioral health problems. Addressing behavioral health needs in the community: https://ow.ly/ka5f50QYGoQ