Mental Health Implementation in Action: A Team-Based Approach to Lasting Change
Date: January 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST
Busy leaders, real projects, and practical tools. Implementing change is complex, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This learning community brings behavioral health leaders together to address real-world challenges using proven implementation strategies and collaborative support.
Your team of 2-3 people will bring an identified mental health implementation project to work on during this series. Whether you’re planning, implementing, or sustaining a mental health practice or program, this learning community will contribute new perspectives, actionable tools, peer insights, and a clear roadmap for lasting change.
Each session combines concise frameworks on core implementation topics, peer learning, and hands-on planning time. You’ll work on your own priorities, apply practical strategies, and leave with actionable next steps. Plus, receive two free tailored consultation sessions and access to implementation tools from the Pacific West Hub and CMHIS.
Team and Project Learning Objectives:
- Articulate specific implementation barriers and facilitators.
- Apply evidence-based implementation frameworks and strategies.
- Identify and utilize tools and resources to plan, implement and/or sustain change efforts.
- Problem-solve creatively with your team to address challenges.
- Identify actionable next steps for your current priorities.
Series Schedule (all Thursdays 12-1 PM HI / 2-3 PM PT / 3-4 PM MT)
| Session | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 29, 2026 | Introduction to Implementation Science Principles |
| 2 | February 5, 2026 | Community Engagement & Needs Assessment |
| 3 | February 12, 2026 | Factors that Influence Implementation |
| 4 | February 19, 2026 | Implementation Strategies |
| 5 | March 12, 2026 | Measurement-Based Care |
| 6 | March 19, 2026 | Communications & Social Marketing Solutions |
| 7 | April 2, 2026 | Continuous Quality Improvement |
| 8 | April 9, 2026 | Program Evaluation |
| 9 | April 16, 2026 | Sustaining Service Delivery |
| 10 | April 30, 2026 | Wrap-Up & Planning for the Future |
Eligibility and Expectations
- Leaders working in HHS Regions 9 or 10: AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, MP, FM, GU, MH, PW, AK, ID, OR, or WA
- Project teams of 2-3 people (if possible), but solo participants are welcome.
- Access to reliable internet, camera, and microphone to participate actively.
- Attend at least eight of the ten sessions.
How to Apply
All members of a project team need to apply & be registered individually to attend. While meant for a project team, solo participants are welcome. Interested applicants should complete this application by 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, January 19. Notification of acceptance will be sent out within a week of application or by January 22 at latest.
Questions: Please contact Payton Messersmith at pacificwest@cmhisupport.org. Use the subject line: “CMHIS Learning Community Application.”
Facilitators:
Christina Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Pacific West Hub Co-Director
Denna Vandersloot, MEd, Pacific West Hub Implementation Coach
Akansha Vaswani-Bye, PhD, Pacific West Hub Implementation Consultant
Host:
Pacific West Hub
Event format: Virtual
Target audience(s):
Systems Leaders and Administrators|People Responsible for Leading Implementation Efforts
Duration (hours): 10
Experience(s):
Beginner|Intermediate
Language(s): English