BH Forum materials - April 2023
/Overview
In 2022, the Behavioral Health Forum allocated $1.2 million dollars of integrated managed care funds to initiatives that support the regional behavioral health workforce. In 2023, the Forum is designing and launching these initiatives. Up-to-date information about initiatives is located on this page.
April Meeting Information
Helpful Information:
Workforce Initiatives Landing Page - updated regularly to reflect status of new small bucket initiatives
If you have additional comments to add to the April meeting record or want to register vote(s) on any of the discussion topics, please send an email to hannah@betterhealthtogether.org before close-of-business on 4/13. For general idea-sharing and discussion, contact Hannah any time. Thank you!
Announcements
The UW Psychiatry Consultation Line is open to any health care provider (both prescribers and non-prescribers) in the state with a question about a mental health and/or substance use condition. Providers can schedule a consult online or by phone or email. More information on this flyer.
The UW CoLab is offering a webinar on April 21 from 12 to 1:30 pm — Supervising Clinical Mental Health Providers: A Discussion with Community Supervisors. Register to attend using this link.
Community Colleges of Spokane is offering a 6-hour Mental Health First Aid class on April 27. Cost is $50 and the last day to register is this Friday, April 7. Link to register: https://www.campusce.net/spokane/course/course.aspx?c=1042
Ron Tussey, Clinical Practice Manager at Pioneer Human Services, is available to give tours and share more about the regional stabilization center. Contact him by emailing Ron.Tussey@P-H-S.com
Contact Hannah@BetterHealthTogether.org to submit additional announcements for this page