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National Council's Hill Day
Sept. 17-18, 2019
Washington, D.C.
CBHA is this State Captain! Join Us!

BHCalCon™
CBHA Behavioral Health Conference
Oct. 2-3, 2019
Redondo Beach, CA
Oct. 1 Members Policy Forum: 1-5 PM,
Members Reception: 5 PM

CBHA Advocacy Day 2020
January 27-28, 2020
Citizen Hotel
Sacramento, CA
Registration will open soon!

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NatCon20
April 5 – 7, 2020
Austin, TX
Registration now open!

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MEMBERS NEWSLETTER
September 5, 2019
Remembering Rusty, and Honoring His Legacy Through Advocacy
Greetings Members,
 
I begin this entry reflecting on the recent passing of Rusty Selix, CBHA’s former Executive Director and Policy Director for decades. Rusty passed last week and was surrounded by family. Rusty succumbed to complications related to his ALS diagnosis.
 
Rusty contributed to the fabric of California’s mental health system - most notably, he was the lead author of Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act, and founded the California Access Coalition which advocated to add psychotropic medications to the state’s drug formulary.
 
Consistent with his bold and strategic approach to making change in California’s behavioral health system, Rusty fought until the end. Shortly after his ALS diagnosis, he began advocating for a cure. In fact, the last legislative hearing Rusty testified at highlighted the need to find a cure for ALS. Rusty readily engaged in clinical trials and treatments to fight the disease. Despite his suffering, he kept in contact with his Sacramento colleagues, sending periodic emails that outlined his vision for the behavioral health system, and encouraging other seasoned and emerging leaders to pursue opportunities to strengthen the system. 
 
Indeed, Rusty will be remembered and honored for all his contributions. CBHA commissioned resolutions from the Senate and Assembly that will be presented to Rusty’s family. We also arranged for each house of the Legislature to conduct an “Adjourn in Memory” statement at the close of one of the remaining days of Legislative Session. Here is a copy of the Senate’s statement made by Senator Jim Beall last Friday, the day of Rusty’s funeral. Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula will be making a statement at the close of today’s Assembly Session. Click here to view the Assembly Session where the statement will be made.
 
Rusty’s family has asked that in lieu of flowers or other tokens, donations be directed to Mental Health America (national, not local chapters) or the ALS Association (Golden West Chapter)... click here to continue reading
Our Hotel Block is SOLD OUT!

Please check the list of hotels we compiled on our conference page that is nearby Crowne Plaza (3-17 minute walking time to Crowne Plaza Hotel or 2-8 minute drive time).
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We invite you to these receptions hosted by CBHA.
The Welcome Reception is sponsored by Genoa Healthcare. Visit them at Booth 1901.
CBHA Members Reception
October 1, 5 PM, Members Only
BHCalCon Welcome Reception
October 2, 5 PM, Open to Everyone
At Hill Day 2019, we have a dynamic panel of sessions to help you maximize your impact as advocates on behalf of those living with mental illnesses and addictions. Before you head to the Hill, prepare for conversations with your legislators by attending one of our advocacy and policy breakout sessions on Tuesday, September 17.
Great news CBHA members!

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 .
Nonstop Wellness Webinar
September 12, 8:30 am


If you haven’t considered financial industry practices as part of a strategy to optimize health benefits purchasing for your nonprofit, you can’t afford to miss this upcoming webinar. Discover which three key best practices from the highly-regulated retirement planning world can be leveraged to improve the outcomes and return on investment of your healthcare benefits purchasing decisions.
Join innovative health insurance broker Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc. and retirement planning consulting firm The Multnomah Group on Thursday, September 12th at 8:30 AM or 12:00 PM PST to learn how these best practices can lead to lower organizational and employee out of pocket costs, improved recruitment and retention, and better purchasing decisions. Register here
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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