Behavioral health organizations are often asked to demonstrate impact, communicate progress, and make data-informed decisions. They face common challenges, including determining what information matters most, how to evaluate their work, and how to communicate findings in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This profile highlights how the Pacific West and Southwestern Plains Hubs of CMHIS partnered with Change Matrix to co-design a practical, multisession learning experience that explored how data, evaluation, and storytelling can work together to support behavioral health initiatives.
Project Profile: Data Storytelling Learning Community
Author(s): Pacific West and Southwestern Plains Hubs
Contributed by: Pacific West Hub, Southwestern Plains Hub
Publication year: 2026
Type: Case Study
Target audience: Systems Leaders and Administrators, People Responsible for Leading Implementation Efforts
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate
Language: English