In this issue, you’ll find an invitation to the newly released CMHIS Learning Lab, featured resources, new learning opportunities, the Midwest Hub staff spotlight, and additional content supporting our core topics and the intensive technical assistance we can provide for your organization. Read on to…

CMHIS is thrilled to launch Navigating the Now! This set of five thoughtfully planned, national learning events features dynamic speakers who bring timely, relevant mental health topics to life through the lens of implementation science. Each event will explore real-world…

By Mordecai Dixon, MA  In implementation work, technical expertise and innovative solutions are often front and center. But without a clear intention guiding the work, even well-designed initiatives can struggle to achieve meaningful and sustainable change.  I was reminded of…

The Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) partners with organizations and systems to plan, launch, and strengthen programs from start to finish. Through our regional hubs, we provide tailored technical assistance across eight core implementation topics, including communication strategy…

Between April and June 2025, CMHIS assessed the needs and preferences of staff and leaders implementing mental health practices in state and local agencies, community mental health centers, or related settings. Our goal was to better understand Implementers’ needs and…

The term “implementation science” can seem vague to those outside the field. However, there has been thorough peer-reviewed research on the efficacy of this method, especially within healthcare settings. You can learn more about how implementation science can improve organizational…