From the ED’s Corner

Paul Curtis, Executive Director

Welcome to a fresh newsletter feature designed to keep you informed of our association’s activities, including programming and operational updates, general news and events, and items of interest around the state and nationally. I recently introduced "From the ED’s Corner" in the General Newsletter but will include more detailed information in the Members Newsletters.

 

First off, thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural BHCalCon. We sold out the week prior and had a great turnout at the Crowne Plaza in Redondo Beach. The survey results are in and were very positive. If you were able to attend, I hope you found it informative and rewarding. Pictures from the conference are also now up on our website under the BHCalCon tab so be sure to check them out! We hope to hold it again next year, but a final decision has not been made just yet. Stay tuned, as we will... continue reading

So Much Happening:

Advocacy Day 2020, Presidential Forum, CalAIM, and Threats to Independent Contractors!

Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Ph.D., Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs

Greetings Members,

November is a month where we express our gratefulness for the many ways our lives have been enriched. I am grateful for the CBHA family that I have been blessed to work with as we aim to provide our members with excellent service. As I reflect on my past two years as your Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, I am reminded of how far we have come. New leadership, new policy and legislative opportunities, renewed relationships with other behavioral health organizations and the legislative community, and a growth in membership services. None of this could be done without my colleagues in the CBHA office that work tirelessly to ensure our members value the benefits of belonging to CBHA. So, thank you to the CBHA membership for your faith in us to represent your voice, and to design high-value... continue reading

We invite all CBHA member CEOs, executive directors, senior management, Board members, policy and program staff to join us for Advocacy Day scheduled for January 27-28, 2020!



This event is an important part of our overall efforts to build our advocacy, and we hope we can count on your participation to kick off our advocacy season!

New to this? No need to worry! CBHA has done all the work! We schedule the visits and ensure new attendees are paired with experienced advocates for your learning and comfort. Click here to find your representative!

Don’t forget that this event is FUN! We will host a reception for attendees too! Registration Fee: $50

Middle Management Academy - Coming Soon!

Do you want to help your new leaders in middle management start off a New Year energized and set them up for success? The Middle Management Academy is the only program of its kind that prepares new (or burnt out!) behavioral health care leaders. The next MMA is currently being planned, so please let us know of your interest, so we can choose a location that accommodates those most interested. Interested in hosting? You’ll receive a discount, and make it convenient for staff to attend.

"I really loved it. There are many techniques that I am implementing with my staff that I think will be helpful to improve teamwork and productivity." -South Coast Community Services MMA Graduate 2018

Please contact CBHA Director of Programs and Operations, Sara Kahoalii, at skahoalii@cccbha.org or at (916) 557-1166 for more information.

Registration will open once a date and location are set. In the meantime you can also find more information here: Middle Management Academy

Use code CAmember20 to save $200 on your registration for NatCon20. Take advantage of their advance and early-bird pricing and save even more! Registration for NatCon20 is now open. Please register at the conference website . Hotel rooms are filling up fast! Reserve your room today by registering for NatCon20 . *All reserved hotels are close to the Austin Convention Center . You’re welcome, feet.

​California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM): ​​Behavioral Health Workgroups

To fulfill the objectives of the CalAIM initiative, DHCS is considering several independent but complimentary proposals to invest in and improve access to mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Click here to see the list of upcoming workgroup meetings .

BH Information Notice 19-045 Mental Health Consumer Perception Survey Data Collection November 4th-8th, 2019

Counties are required to conduct the survey and submit data per §3530.40 of Title 9 of the CCR. Section 3530.40 of Title 9 of the CCR requires that semi-annual surveys be conducted. Therefore, counties will be required to administer the CPS in May and November of each calendar year.

Read the notice here.

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce: Recovery and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Summit brings together registered and certified SUD counselors and other disciplines of the behavioral health workforce to provide education and resources pertaining to MAT, tools to address and reduce stigma and ways the workforce can join California’s current efforts to address SUD emerging epidemics.

Registration is complimentary and CEUs are available.

Starbucks Expands Support To Veterans’ Mental Health

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Starbucks will donate 25 cents for every cup of brewed coffee sold nationwide to be split equally between non-profits. All veterans, active service members and their spouses will receive a free cup of coffee at participating stores. More details .

InSight Telepsychiatry

Richard K. Field, MBA

Senior Account Executive 

RField@in-sight.net

www.InSightTelepsychiatry.com

 

InSight Telepsychiatry is the leading national telepsychiatry service provider organization with a mission to transform access to quality behavioral health care through innovative applications of technology. Endorsed by the California Hospital Association, InSight has two decades of experience with telepsychiatry and serves hundreds of organizations across the country with its on-demand, scheduled, connected services and Inpathy divisions. InSight is uniquely positioned to offer scalable telepsychiatry services in settings across the continuum of care. InSight has a diverse provider team, a robust internal infrastructure and a history of adapting its programs to fit the needs of a variety of different settings and populations.

CBHA HOUSEKEEPING

We need members on our Membership Committee!

Membership is critical to the sustainability and growth of CBHA, which allows us to advocate on your behalf! Please consider volunteering - commitment is only a one hour call per month, plus minimal time reviewing documents or proposals. Email response@cccbha.org if interested.

Committee Conference Call Schedule

Be an active member and participate on our committee calls! We need your input to help shape our advocacy and programming efforts on your behalf.

The passcode to access the Public Policy Committee, Children's Committee, Adults/Older Adults Committee, and SUDs Committee meetings is now 757-200-610. The conference line remains as (267) 930-4000.  View the Conference Call Schedule (PDF) here.

Added Membership Level for Smaller Nonprofit Behavioral Health Agencies.

 Please consider sharing our membership information with agencies that should join. This level helps those who have a small budget be a part of the conversation.

 E mail  response@cccbha.org for more information.



Volunteering for a CBHA committee is a leadership opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. To apply,  download and fill out the application form  and send it to response@cccbha.org.

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We appreciate our Business Associates for their partnerships that both provide our members exceptional services and sponsor our advocacy efforts.

Genoa Healthcare Rolls Out Its Integrated Pharmacy Model in California

Medication adherence is vital in managing any chronic disease, but it is especially critical in treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. At Genoa Healthcare, we’ve been focusing on ways to improve medication adherence for over a decade. Our more than 400 pharmacies are embedded in community mental health centers across the country – and this year, we opened our first California pharmacy. In fact, our model has proven to help patients stay on their medications at a rate of more than 90 percent, compared to an average rate of about 50 percent with a traditional approach. Learn more about our approach to medication adherence through on-site, integrated pharmacies.

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