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SUMMARY:The Interconnected Path to Wellness: Exploring the Influences Shaping Indigenous Mental Health and Driving Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous mental health is shaped by historical\, cultural\, relational\, and system-level influences. This learning series supports professionals in understanding how these factors impact trust\, engagement\, and outcomes across healthcare\, education\, and community settings. \nAcross six sessions\, participants will explore the lasting effects of the boarding school era\, historical and ongoing trauma\, barriers within care systems\, cultural protocols\, and the essential role of community and culture in healing. The series equips learners with practical ways to adapt and sustain culturally grounded practices that are respectful\, effective\, and responsive within Indigenous contexts. \nSession detailsSessions are 90 minutes and held on the first Thursday of each month:March 5 | April 2 | May 7 | June 4 | July 2 | August 6 \nTime options:11:00–12:30 PT | 12:00–1:30 MT | 1:00–2:30 CT | 2:00–3:30 ET \nParticipants may earn up to 9 CEUs for attending. \nApplication timelineApplication opens: December 16Application closes: January 30Acceptance notifications: February 5 \nThis series is open nationally and designed for professionals and leaders working with Indigenous individuals\, families\, and communities in healthcare\, education\, behavioral health\, and social services. It is especially relevant for teams serving rural\, Tribal\, or underserved populations who want to strengthen culturally grounded\, trauma-informed practices and improve trust\, engagement\, and outcomes.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/the-interconnected-path-to-wellness-exploring-the-influences-shaping-indigenous-mental-health-and-driving-implementation/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:How to Use AI in Communications: Tools\, Ethics\, and Real-World Applications
DESCRIPTION:Behavioral health organizations often operate with limited staffing and resources for communication efforts. When used thoughtfully\, AI tools can help increase efficiency\, support content development\, and strengthen audience engagement. \nThis 1.5-hour interactive learning session is designed to help participants build practical skills for integrating AI into their communication workflows. Participants will explore how AI can support communication planning\, content creation\, and engagement while maintaining ethical and human-centered approaches. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nLearn safe and ethical ways to use AI in public mental health communication.\nExplore AI tools that save time in communication planning\, content development\, and evaluation.\nIdentify opportunities to use AI for message analysis and engagement insights.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/how-to-use-ai-in-communications-tools-ethics-and-real-world-applications/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Advancing Access to Mental Health Services through Single Session Interventions
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This series is open to all states and territories.  \n\nWhat if therapy worked in one visit? Most evidence-based mental health treatments include 8–20 sessions\, yet the average number of visits people receive is one. This mismatch has sparked interest in single-session interventions (SSIs)—structured\, evidence-based programs designed to deliver meaningful benefit in one encounter.  \nJoin the Pacific West Hub for a three-part series that will help leaders of behavioral health organizations and systems understand the potential impact of single-session interventions (SSIs) as an efficient\, evidence-based approach to increasing access to mental health services and improving clinical outcomes. Each 1-hour session focuses on key issues related to selecting\, implementing\, and sustaining SSIs\, with particular attention to fit within community mental health and public-sector settings.  \n\nSession 1: Foundations of SSIs (May 21 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\nSession 2: Implementation Lessons from the Field (May 28 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\nSession 3 Workshop: Apply here by June 8 (June 18 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\n\nParticipants will gain a clear understanding of what SSIs are\, where and when they can be most effective\, identify implementation challenges\, explore methods to encourage real-world use\, and reflect on how local context shapes SSI design\, delivery\, and sustainability. An applied workshop in session three will support participants in moving from conceptual interest to concrete action through a structured implementation planning process.  \nLearning Objectives  \n\nUnderstand the current evidence base supporting SSIs\, including outcomes and settings. \nIdentify common barriers to implementing single-session approaches in community mental health settings. \nLearn practical strategies and implementation tactics that have facilitated successful uptake. \n\n\nMeet the Presenter  \n \nDr. Jessica L. Schleider (she/her) is the Founding Director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health and Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences\, Pediatrics\, and Psychology at Northwestern University. She also serves as Director of Digital Services at Northwestern’s Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies.   Dr. Schleider’s professional mission is to build\, test\, and disseminate scalable mental health solutions that bridge gaps in mental health ecosystems\, with a focus on single-session interventions (SSIs) for youth. In support of her research\, she has secured >$13 million in federal\, foundation\, and industry funding. She has been recognized via numerous national awards for research excellence and innovation\, including the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award. Her work has been featured in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times\, and she was previously chosen as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Healthcare.  To support SSI scale-up efforts\, Dr. Schleider regularly consults for national and state-level health care organizations\, digital health and social media companies\, and providers across the globe.  \n\nIndividuals with disabilities who need sign language interpreting\, CART\, or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event can contact the organizer at pacificwest@cmhisupport.org. Please make requests at least 14 business days before the event. \nThe information gathered in this registration form will not be used for any marketing purposes outside of this event.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/advancing-access-through-single-session-interventions/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Advancing Access to Mental Health Services through Single Session Interventions
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This series is open to all states and territories.  \n\nWhat if therapy worked in one visit? Most evidence-based mental health treatments include 8–20 sessions\, yet the average number of visits people receive is one. This mismatch has sparked interest in single-session interventions (SSIs)—structured\, evidence-based programs designed to deliver meaningful benefit in one encounter.  \nJoin the Pacific West Hub for a three-part series that will help leaders of behavioral health organizations and systems understand the potential impact of single-session interventions (SSIs) as an efficient\, evidence-based approach to increasing access to mental health services and improving clinical outcomes. Each 1-hour session focuses on key issues related to selecting\, implementing\, and sustaining SSIs\, with particular attention to fit within community mental health and public-sector settings.  \n\nSession 1: Foundations of SSIs (May 21 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\nSession 2: Implementation Lessons from the Field (May 28 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\nSession 3 Workshop: Apply here by June 8 (June 18 ~ 9-10 am Pacific)\n\nParticipants will gain a clear understanding of what SSIs are\, where and when they can be most effective\, identify implementation challenges\, explore methods to encourage real-world use\, and reflect on how local context shapes SSI design\, delivery\, and sustainability. An applied workshop in session three will support participants in moving from conceptual interest to concrete action through a structured implementation planning process.  \nLearning Objectives  \n\nUnderstand the current evidence base supporting SSIs\, including outcomes and settings. \nIdentify common barriers to implementing single-session approaches in community mental health settings. \nLearn practical strategies and implementation tactics that have facilitated successful uptake. \n\n\nMeet the Presenter  \n \nDr. Jessica L. Schleider (she/her) is the Founding Director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health and Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences\, Pediatrics\, and Psychology at Northwestern University. She also serves as Director of Digital Services at Northwestern’s Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies.   Dr. Schleider’s professional mission is to build\, test\, and disseminate scalable mental health solutions that bridge gaps in mental health ecosystems\, with a focus on single-session interventions (SSIs) for youth. In support of her research\, she has secured >$13 million in federal\, foundation\, and industry funding. She has been recognized via numerous national awards for research excellence and innovation\, including the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award. Her work has been featured in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times\, and she was previously chosen as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Healthcare.  To support SSI scale-up efforts\, Dr. Schleider regularly consults for national and state-level health care organizations\, digital health and social media companies\, and providers across the globe.  \n\nIndividuals with disabilities who need sign language interpreting\, CART\, or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event can contact the organizer at pacificwest@cmhisupport.org. Please make requests at least 14 business days before the event. \nThe information gathered in this registration form will not be used for any marketing purposes outside of this event.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/advancing-access-through-single-session-interventions/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Fidelity in Peer Support Programming
DESCRIPTION:The Fidelity in Peer Support Programming Learning Community is designed for organizations that employ or collaborate with peer supporters to provide Peer Services. Please fill out all the answers as best as you can\, even if you are unsure if your response would qualify you for the cohort. \nThrough guided discussions\, scenario analysis\, and collaborative planning\, participants will explore the unique role of peer support in contrast to other support roles\, examine internal dynamics\, and develop strategies to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of peer support services. \nParticipants will reflect on their organizational practices\, share real-world experiences\, and co-create action plans to support peer supporters while avoiding role drift. The series will also include breakout sessions for deeper dialogue and policy planning\, ensuring that peer support remains true to its values while aligning with organizational goals. \nApplications due by May 18th \n  \nThis cohort has three sessions and a workbook to complete. \n\nSession 1:  What Makes Peer Support Unique?\nJune 2 at 10:30 am Central Time\nSession 2:  Keeping Peer Roles on Track\nJune 16 at 10:30 am Central Time\nSession 3:  Building a Plan for Organizational Success\nJune 30 at 10:30 am Central Time\n\n  \nMultiple people from each organization will be able to join the cohort\, though at least one must be in a leadership/supervisory position. \nIf accepted into the cohort\, you will be assigned work to complete before the first session. This will be utilized during the first session.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/fidelity-in-peer-support-programming/2026-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Meaningfully Co-Creating with Everyone: Participatory Methods for Mental Health Community Partners\, Teams\, and Organizations
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on\, interactive three-part learning series introduces participatory approaches that help mental health teams and community partners move beyond transactional engagement toward collaboration\, shared understanding\, and co-creation.  Participants will experience practical tools for facilitating inclusive conversations\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting shared sensemaking\, decision-making\, and action in complex environments.  Designed for people working in mental health systems and community partnerships\, the series offers methods that can be applied immediately to meetings\, planning efforts\, and collaborative initiatives.  \nEach session builds on the last while also offering standalone tools participants can use right away.  \nSession 1:\nFacilitating for Partnership: Foundations of Participatory Approaches\nParticipants will explore practical methods for inviting meaningful participation\, promoting quality interactions among people working together\, and building on the knowledge and experience of everyone touched by a challenge.  \nSession 2:\nWorking Better Together: Strengthening Team Effectiveness\nThis session focuses on participatory approaches that help teams build shared understanding\, work through challenges together\, and collaborate more meaningfully.  \nSession 3:\nTaking Strategic Action Together: Participatory Approaches for Direction and Action\nParticipants will explore ways participatory methods can support strategic analysis\, shared decision-making\, and coordinated action in complex initiatives.  \n  \nFacilitators:\nAnna Jackson\, MSSW\nAnna is a consultant who specializes in strategy development\, program design and evaluation\, implementation\, complex systems change\, capacity building\, and designing and facilitating collaborative learning experiences. She has consulted in many domains and contexts\, including healthcare\, the nonprofit sector\, philanthropy\, the private sector\, higher ed\, and research. Her primary facilitation modality is Liberating Structures\, which is based on complexity theory and aimed at promoting quality conversations\, deep participation\, and co-development within groups. She has been working in behavioral health systems change since 2009 and has particular experience with recovery-oriented and person-centered behavioral health approaches and facilitative capacity building. Her engagement and co-creation experience is extensive\, including facilitating advisory boards\, workgroups\, curriculum development\, program evaluation and development\, and user-centered design processes to help partners make sense of challenges and design what comes next.  \n\nAmanda Bowman\, LCSW\, PSS\nUsing participatory facilitation methods as the foundation of her work\, Amanda enjoys supporting human systems to more easily identify and realize their potential. She provides training\, consulting\, and other facilitative experiences as the owner of Sidecar Consulting. Amanda’s work has focused on systems change in behavioral health and the recovery movement in Texas for the last fifteen years. Amanda is recognized as an expert in human-centered service planning\, the implementation of peer support services\, learning collaborative program design\, and implementation in human service agencies. As a WRAPⓇ facilitator\, Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor\, Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, and person in recovery who brings her own lived experience with mental health challenges to her work\, Amanda envisions a more recovery-oriented culture in behavioral health service delivery and promotes a community-based system of wellness support that equally values both clinical and non-clinical options and honors true choice for those it aims to help. 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/meaningfully-co-creating-with-everyone-participatory-methods-for-mental-health-community-partners-teams-and-organizations/2026-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:The Interconnected Path to Wellness: Exploring the Influences Shaping Indigenous Mental Health and Driving Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous mental health is shaped by historical\, cultural\, relational\, and system-level influences. This learning series supports professionals in understanding how these factors impact trust\, engagement\, and outcomes across healthcare\, education\, and community settings. \nAcross six sessions\, participants will explore the lasting effects of the boarding school era\, historical and ongoing trauma\, barriers within care systems\, cultural protocols\, and the essential role of community and culture in healing. The series equips learners with practical ways to adapt and sustain culturally grounded practices that are respectful\, effective\, and responsive within Indigenous contexts. \nSession detailsSessions are 90 minutes and held on the first Thursday of each month:March 5 | April 2 | May 7 | June 4 | July 2 | August 6 \nTime options:11:00–12:30 PT | 12:00–1:30 MT | 1:00–2:30 CT | 2:00–3:30 ET \nParticipants may earn up to 9 CEUs for attending. \nApplication timelineApplication opens: December 16Application closes: January 30Acceptance notifications: February 5 \nThis series is open nationally and designed for professionals and leaders working with Indigenous individuals\, families\, and communities in healthcare\, education\, behavioral health\, and social services. It is especially relevant for teams serving rural\, Tribal\, or underserved populations who want to strengthen culturally grounded\, trauma-informed practices and improve trust\, engagement\, and outcomes.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/the-interconnected-path-to-wellness-exploring-the-influences-shaping-indigenous-mental-health-and-driving-implementation/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
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SUMMARY:Meaningfully Co-Creating with Everyone: Participatory Methods for Mental Health Community Partners\, Teams\, and Organizations
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on\, interactive three-part learning series introduces participatory approaches that help mental health teams and community partners move beyond transactional engagement toward collaboration\, shared understanding\, and co-creation.  Participants will experience practical tools for facilitating inclusive conversations\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting shared sensemaking\, decision-making\, and action in complex environments.  Designed for people working in mental health systems and community partnerships\, the series offers methods that can be applied immediately to meetings\, planning efforts\, and collaborative initiatives.  \nEach session builds on the last while also offering standalone tools participants can use right away.  \nSession 1:\nFacilitating for Partnership: Foundations of Participatory Approaches\nParticipants will explore practical methods for inviting meaningful participation\, promoting quality interactions among people working together\, and building on the knowledge and experience of everyone touched by a challenge.  \nSession 2:\nWorking Better Together: Strengthening Team Effectiveness\nThis session focuses on participatory approaches that help teams build shared understanding\, work through challenges together\, and collaborate more meaningfully.  \nSession 3:\nTaking Strategic Action Together: Participatory Approaches for Direction and Action\nParticipants will explore ways participatory methods can support strategic analysis\, shared decision-making\, and coordinated action in complex initiatives.  \n  \nFacilitators:\nAnna Jackson\, MSSW\nAnna is a consultant who specializes in strategy development\, program design and evaluation\, implementation\, complex systems change\, capacity building\, and designing and facilitating collaborative learning experiences. She has consulted in many domains and contexts\, including healthcare\, the nonprofit sector\, philanthropy\, the private sector\, higher ed\, and research. Her primary facilitation modality is Liberating Structures\, which is based on complexity theory and aimed at promoting quality conversations\, deep participation\, and co-development within groups. She has been working in behavioral health systems change since 2009 and has particular experience with recovery-oriented and person-centered behavioral health approaches and facilitative capacity building. Her engagement and co-creation experience is extensive\, including facilitating advisory boards\, workgroups\, curriculum development\, program evaluation and development\, and user-centered design processes to help partners make sense of challenges and design what comes next.  \n\nAmanda Bowman\, LCSW\, PSS\nUsing participatory facilitation methods as the foundation of her work\, Amanda enjoys supporting human systems to more easily identify and realize their potential. She provides training\, consulting\, and other facilitative experiences as the owner of Sidecar Consulting. Amanda’s work has focused on systems change in behavioral health and the recovery movement in Texas for the last fifteen years. Amanda is recognized as an expert in human-centered service planning\, the implementation of peer support services\, learning collaborative program design\, and implementation in human service agencies. As a WRAPⓇ facilitator\, Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor\, Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, and person in recovery who brings her own lived experience with mental health challenges to her work\, Amanda envisions a more recovery-oriented culture in behavioral health service delivery and promotes a community-based system of wellness support that equally values both clinical and non-clinical options and honors true choice for those it aims to help. 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/meaningfully-co-creating-with-everyone-participatory-methods-for-mental-health-community-partners-teams-and-organizations/2026-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260415T173558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201652Z
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SUMMARY:Fidelity in Peer Support Programming
DESCRIPTION:The Fidelity in Peer Support Programming Learning Community is designed for organizations that employ or collaborate with peer supporters to provide Peer Services. Please fill out all the answers as best as you can\, even if you are unsure if your response would qualify you for the cohort. \nThrough guided discussions\, scenario analysis\, and collaborative planning\, participants will explore the unique role of peer support in contrast to other support roles\, examine internal dynamics\, and develop strategies to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of peer support services. \nParticipants will reflect on their organizational practices\, share real-world experiences\, and co-create action plans to support peer supporters while avoiding role drift. The series will also include breakout sessions for deeper dialogue and policy planning\, ensuring that peer support remains true to its values while aligning with organizational goals. \nApplications due by May 18th \n  \nThis cohort has three sessions and a workbook to complete. \n\nSession 1:  What Makes Peer Support Unique?\nJune 2 at 10:30 am Central Time\nSession 2:  Keeping Peer Roles on Track\nJune 16 at 10:30 am Central Time\nSession 3:  Building a Plan for Organizational Success\nJune 30 at 10:30 am Central Time\n\n  \nMultiple people from each organization will be able to join the cohort\, though at least one must be in a leadership/supervisory position. \nIf accepted into the cohort\, you will be assigned work to complete before the first session. This will be utilized during the first session.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/fidelity-in-peer-support-programming/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Meaningfully Co-Creating with Everyone: Participatory Methods for Mental Health Community Partners\, Teams\, and Organizations
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on\, interactive three-part learning series introduces participatory approaches that help mental health teams and community partners move beyond transactional engagement toward collaboration\, shared understanding\, and co-creation.  Participants will experience practical tools for facilitating inclusive conversations\, strengthening collaboration\, and supporting shared sensemaking\, decision-making\, and action in complex environments.  Designed for people working in mental health systems and community partnerships\, the series offers methods that can be applied immediately to meetings\, planning efforts\, and collaborative initiatives.  \nEach session builds on the last while also offering standalone tools participants can use right away.  \nSession 1:\nFacilitating for Partnership: Foundations of Participatory Approaches\nParticipants will explore practical methods for inviting meaningful participation\, promoting quality interactions among people working together\, and building on the knowledge and experience of everyone touched by a challenge.  \nSession 2:\nWorking Better Together: Strengthening Team Effectiveness\nThis session focuses on participatory approaches that help teams build shared understanding\, work through challenges together\, and collaborate more meaningfully.  \nSession 3:\nTaking Strategic Action Together: Participatory Approaches for Direction and Action\nParticipants will explore ways participatory methods can support strategic analysis\, shared decision-making\, and coordinated action in complex initiatives.  \n  \nFacilitators:\nAnna Jackson\, MSSW\nAnna is a consultant who specializes in strategy development\, program design and evaluation\, implementation\, complex systems change\, capacity building\, and designing and facilitating collaborative learning experiences. She has consulted in many domains and contexts\, including healthcare\, the nonprofit sector\, philanthropy\, the private sector\, higher ed\, and research. Her primary facilitation modality is Liberating Structures\, which is based on complexity theory and aimed at promoting quality conversations\, deep participation\, and co-development within groups. She has been working in behavioral health systems change since 2009 and has particular experience with recovery-oriented and person-centered behavioral health approaches and facilitative capacity building. Her engagement and co-creation experience is extensive\, including facilitating advisory boards\, workgroups\, curriculum development\, program evaluation and development\, and user-centered design processes to help partners make sense of challenges and design what comes next.  \n\nAmanda Bowman\, LCSW\, PSS\nUsing participatory facilitation methods as the foundation of her work\, Amanda enjoys supporting human systems to more easily identify and realize their potential. She provides training\, consulting\, and other facilitative experiences as the owner of Sidecar Consulting. Amanda’s work has focused on systems change in behavioral health and the recovery movement in Texas for the last fifteen years. Amanda is recognized as an expert in human-centered service planning\, the implementation of peer support services\, learning collaborative program design\, and implementation in human service agencies. As a WRAPⓇ facilitator\, Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor\, Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, and person in recovery who brings her own lived experience with mental health challenges to her work\, Amanda envisions a more recovery-oriented culture in behavioral health service delivery and promotes a community-based system of wellness support that equally values both clinical and non-clinical options and honors true choice for those it aims to help. 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/meaningfully-co-creating-with-everyone-participatory-methods-for-mental-health-community-partners-teams-and-organizations/2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T100000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260324T160951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201556Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Access to Mental Health Services through Single Session Interventions (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This workshop is open to all states and territories. Please apply by Monday\, June 8. \n\nThis applied workshop is designed for participants who want to move from conceptual interest to concrete action. Building on content from Sessions 1 and 2\, this session will guide participants through a structured implementation planning process\, helping them assess readiness\, clarify goals\, and identify next steps for launching or strengthening single-session interventions within their organizations. The session will include a mix of brief didactic content and interactive planning exercises. A subset of participants may receive targeted\, hands-on feedback on their implementation plans\, while other attendees observe and learn from real-time implementation support.  \nAttendance at Sessions 1 and 2 (or watching the recordings) is required to participate in Session 3. Please email pacificwest@cmhisupport.org if you would like to receive the recordings. Apply by Monday\, June 8. \nLearning Objectives  \n\nAssess organizational readiness for implementing single-session interventions \nDevelop an initial\, context-specific implementation action plan \nIdentify concrete next steps\, resource needs\, and potential implementation risks in your context \n\n\nMeet the Presenter  \n \nDr. Jessica L. Schleider (she/her) is the Founding Director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health and Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences\, Pediatrics\, and Psychology at Northwestern University. She also serves as Director of Digital Services at Northwestern’s Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies.   Dr. Schleider’s professional mission is to build\, test\, and disseminate scalable mental health solutions that bridge gaps in mental health ecosystems\, with a focus on single-session interventions (SSIs) for youth. In support of her research\, she has secured >$13 million in federal\, foundation\, and industry funding. She has been recognized via numerous national awards for research excellence and innovation\, including the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award. Her work has been featured in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times\, and she was previously chosen as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Healthcare.  To support SSI scale-up efforts\, Dr. Schleider regularly consults for national and state-level health care organizations\, digital health and social media companies\, and providers across the globe. 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/advancing-access-through-single-session-interventions-workshop/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260501T152102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T154347Z
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SUMMARY:How Leaders Can Improve Workplace Climate for Successful Implementation of Mental Health Practices
DESCRIPTION:Implementation of mental health practices and programs occurs within complex\, multilevel systems with many factors that can impede or enhance implementation efforts. For example\, clinical providers who deliver the mental health practice often face direct costs\, time demands\, and limited expertise that hinders implementation. Organizational factors such as resource allocation\, staffing\, and performance monitoring and feedback can also impact implementation. Strong and effective leadership can address these factors and result in the successful implementation and sustainment of mental health programs within and across service systems.  \nJoin the Pacific West Hub for a two-part learning series led by international implementation science experts Mark Ehrhart\, PhD\, Marisa Sklar\, PhD\, and Greg Aarons\, PhD. This series will help leaders in behavioral health organizations and systems understand how effective and aligned leadership at multiple organizational levels and an organizational climate that emphasizes implementation directly influence successful and sustained implementation efforts.    \nEach 1-hour session focuses on key leadership and organizational factors that promote the successful implementation of effective mental health practices or programs. Participants will examine how intentional leadership strategies can address common implementation barriers—such as time limitations\, staffing challenges\, and resource constraints—while fostering an organizational climate that supports learning\, accountability\, and sustainment.  \nThis event is open nationally to all states and territories. \nSession 1: Leadership for Implementing Mental Health Practices\nMonday\, June 22\, 2026 ~ 12:30–1:30 pm Pacific  \nSession 2: Building and Sustaining an Implementation Climate that Supports Mental Health Practices and Programs\nMonday\, June 29\, 2026 ~ 12:30–1:30 pm Pacific  \nLearning objectives: \n\nDistinguish general approaches to leadership and climate from those focused specifically on implementation.\nUnderstand the relationship between leadership and climate in enhancing mental health practice implementation.\nIdentify specific actions that improve implementation leadership. \n\n\nPresenters\n \nMark Ehrhart\, PhD\, Marisa Sklar\, PhD\, and Greg Aarons\, PhD
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/how-leaders-can-improve-workplace-climate-for-successful-implementation-of-mental-health-practices/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260424T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201521Z
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SUMMARY:What Is Adaptation and Why Does It Matter? Guidance for Adapting Mental Health Practices and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Implementing mental health practices in real-world settings rarely goes exactly as planned. Adaptation is a necessary and powerful part of successful implementation. This series brings together nationally recognized implementation science experts to help behavioral health leaders\, practitioners\, and program developers understand how to thoughtfully adapt mental health practices while maintaining fidelity to what works.  \nAcross three interactive\, one‑hour sessions\, participants will explore why adaptation matters\, how it unfolds across different phases of implementation\, and how to track and evaluate adaptations to strengthen impact over time. If you’re launching a new practice\, refining an existing program\, or supporting system-level implementation\, this series offers practical guidance to help programs adapt to their context and more effectively meet the needs of the people they serve.  \nThis series is open to all states and territories. \nSession Dates:\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, June 24 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\nSession 2: Wednesday\, July 8 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\nSession 3: Wednesday\, July 22 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the concept of adaptation and its importance in the implementation of mental health practices and programs. \nIdentify key principles of approaches to adapting evidence-based mental health practices. \nLearn about practical methods to facilitate the evaluation and analysis process.\n\n\n\nPresenters:\n \nAna Baumann\, PhD\, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman\, PhD\, and JD Smith\, PhD
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/what-is-adaptation-and-why-does-it-matter-guidance-for-adapting-mental-health-practice-and-programs/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260427T150408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T141730Z
UID:10000439-1782392400-1782397800@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Leading through Change: Strengthening Leadership for an Evolving Mental and Behavioral Health Environment 
DESCRIPTION:This six-session Leadership Academy is a dynamic\, practice-oriented learning experience designed to help current and emerging leaders navigate complexity and drive meaningful change in mental and behavioral health systems. \nGrounded in adaptive leadership principles\, the Academy supports participants in identifying the difference between technical and adaptive challenges\, applying leadership strategies in real-world settings\, and strengthening their ability to lead through uncertainty. \nThrough a blend of group learning\, reflection\, discussion\, and practical application\, participants will deepen self-awareness\, assess their current leadership approach\, and develop actionable plans to advance change within their organizations and communities. \nSessions are 90 minutes:  11am-12:30pm PT | 12pm-1:30pm MT | 1pm-2:30pm CT | 2pm – 3:30pm ET Dates:  June 25 | July 9 & 23 | August 6 & 20 | September 3 \n\nMay 1\, 2026: Applications OPEN  \n\n\nMay 22\, 2026: Applications DUE \n\n\nMay 26\, 2026: Applicants NOTIFIED OF SELECTION STATUS  \n\nAcademy Structure\nThe Leadership Academy includes six biweekly\, 90-minute sessions developed and facilitated by Change Matrix staff with demonstrated expertise in adaptive leadership. \nSessions will include: \n\nPre-work\nBrief presentations\nLarge- and small-group discussions\nReflective prompts\nInteractive activities\nPractical tools participants can apply in their own roles\n\nParticipant feedback will be collected after each session to help refine the content\, format\, and facilitation approach. Feedback from this cohort will also inform future updates to the Academy and the development of additional leadership cohorts. \nAttendees can earn up to 9 CEUs. \nOptional Individual Coaching\nTo support participants in applying adaptive leadership concepts to their own roles and systems\, the Leadership Academy will also offer optional individual coaching. \nCoaching sessions provide a confidential space for participants to reflect on leadership challenges\, deepen self-awareness\, and receive tailored guidance as they navigate complex dynamics in their work. \nCoaching will be available from July through September and delivered by experienced Change Matrix coaches. Participants will be able to sign up for available coaching slots based on their interest and availability.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/leading-through-change-strengthening-leadership-for-an-evolving-mental-and-behavioral-health-environment/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260501T152102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T154347Z
UID:10000514-1782736200-1782739800@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:How Leaders Can Improve Workplace Climate for Successful Implementation of Mental Health Practices
DESCRIPTION:Implementation of mental health practices and programs occurs within complex\, multilevel systems with many factors that can impede or enhance implementation efforts. For example\, clinical providers who deliver the mental health practice often face direct costs\, time demands\, and limited expertise that hinders implementation. Organizational factors such as resource allocation\, staffing\, and performance monitoring and feedback can also impact implementation. Strong and effective leadership can address these factors and result in the successful implementation and sustainment of mental health programs within and across service systems.  \nJoin the Pacific West Hub for a two-part learning series led by international implementation science experts Mark Ehrhart\, PhD\, Marisa Sklar\, PhD\, and Greg Aarons\, PhD. This series will help leaders in behavioral health organizations and systems understand how effective and aligned leadership at multiple organizational levels and an organizational climate that emphasizes implementation directly influence successful and sustained implementation efforts.    \nEach 1-hour session focuses on key leadership and organizational factors that promote the successful implementation of effective mental health practices or programs. Participants will examine how intentional leadership strategies can address common implementation barriers—such as time limitations\, staffing challenges\, and resource constraints—while fostering an organizational climate that supports learning\, accountability\, and sustainment.  \nThis event is open nationally to all states and territories. \nSession 1: Leadership for Implementing Mental Health Practices\nMonday\, June 22\, 2026 ~ 12:30–1:30 pm Pacific  \nSession 2: Building and Sustaining an Implementation Climate that Supports Mental Health Practices and Programs\nMonday\, June 29\, 2026 ~ 12:30–1:30 pm Pacific  \nLearning objectives: \n\nDistinguish general approaches to leadership and climate from those focused specifically on implementation.\nUnderstand the relationship between leadership and climate in enhancing mental health practice implementation.\nIdentify specific actions that improve implementation leadership. \n\n\nPresenters\n \nMark Ehrhart\, PhD\, Marisa Sklar\, PhD\, and Greg Aarons\, PhD
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/how-leaders-can-improve-workplace-climate-for-successful-implementation-of-mental-health-practices/2026-06-29/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260415T173558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201652Z
UID:10000431-1782815400-1782820800@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Fidelity in Peer Support Programming
DESCRIPTION:The Fidelity in Peer Support Programming Learning Community is designed for organizations that employ or collaborate with peer supporters to provide Peer Services. Please fill out all the answers as best as you can\, even if you are unsure if your response would qualify you for the cohort. \nThrough guided discussions\, scenario analysis\, and collaborative planning\, participants will explore the unique role of peer support in contrast to other support roles\, examine internal dynamics\, and develop strategies to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of peer support services. \nParticipants will reflect on their organizational practices\, share real-world experiences\, and co-create action plans to support peer supporters while avoiding role drift. The series will also include breakout sessions for deeper dialogue and policy planning\, ensuring that peer support remains true to its values while aligning with organizational goals. \nApplications due by May 18th \n  \nThis cohort has three sessions and a workbook to complete. \n\nSession 1:  What Makes Peer Support Unique?\nJune 2 at 10:30 am Central Time\nSession 2:  Keeping Peer Roles on Track\nJune 16 at 10:30 am Central Time\nSession 3:  Building a Plan for Organizational Success\nJune 30 at 10:30 am Central Time\n\n  \nMultiple people from each organization will be able to join the cohort\, though at least one must be in a leadership/supervisory position. \nIf accepted into the cohort\, you will be assigned work to complete before the first session. This will be utilized during the first session.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/fidelity-in-peer-support-programming/2026-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260501T195313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T201419Z
UID:10000515-1782824400-1782829800@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Evaluations that Matter: Turning Program Evaluation into Insight and Action
DESCRIPTION:Evaluations that Matter is a no-cost\, one-part national learning session designed to introduce practical\, beginner-level strategies for building and using program evaluations within community and behavioral health settings. This session is open to all states and territories. \nJune 30 | 1:00–2:30* PM ET \n(10:00–11:30 AM PT | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM MT | 12:00–1:30 PM CT) \nEvent Description \nProgram evaluation can help organizations understand how programs work and whether programs are effective and making an impact. But its value depends on whether the findings are understood and used. Join the East Coast Hub for this introductory session that will explore why program evaluation matters and how individuals can move beyond data collection to translate evaluation results into meaningful insight and action. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies to support the use of evaluation findings and examine common barriers that can limit their impact. This session is well suited for individuals who are new to program evaluation or those seeking to strengthen how evaluation informs their programs\, initiatives\, or organizations. \n*An optional 25-minute facilitated breakout session will follow the main presentation for participants interested in deeper discussion and applied learning with peers. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe why evaluation matters for program improvement and decision-making\nList at least three strategies to enhance the use of evaluation findings\nIdentify common barriers to using evaluation findings in practice\n\nFormat and Engagement \nThis live\, virtual session will combine brief didactic instruction with opportunities for participant engagement. An optional 25-minute structured breakout session will be offered immediately following the presentation for attendees who wish to participate in small-group discussion and application.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/evaluations-that-matter-turning-program-evaluation-into-insight-and-action/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20251212T211517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T202427Z
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SUMMARY:The Interconnected Path to Wellness: Exploring the Influences Shaping Indigenous Mental Health and Driving Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous mental health is shaped by historical\, cultural\, relational\, and system-level influences. This learning series supports professionals in understanding how these factors impact trust\, engagement\, and outcomes across healthcare\, education\, and community settings. \nAcross six sessions\, participants will explore the lasting effects of the boarding school era\, historical and ongoing trauma\, barriers within care systems\, cultural protocols\, and the essential role of community and culture in healing. The series equips learners with practical ways to adapt and sustain culturally grounded practices that are respectful\, effective\, and responsive within Indigenous contexts. \nSession detailsSessions are 90 minutes and held on the first Thursday of each month:March 5 | April 2 | May 7 | June 4 | July 2 | August 6 \nTime options:11:00–12:30 PT | 12:00–1:30 MT | 1:00–2:30 CT | 2:00–3:30 ET \nParticipants may earn up to 9 CEUs for attending. \nApplication timelineApplication opens: December 16Application closes: January 30Acceptance notifications: February 5 \nThis series is open nationally and designed for professionals and leaders working with Indigenous individuals\, families\, and communities in healthcare\, education\, behavioral health\, and social services. It is especially relevant for teams serving rural\, Tribal\, or underserved populations who want to strengthen culturally grounded\, trauma-informed practices and improve trust\, engagement\, and outcomes.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/the-interconnected-path-to-wellness-exploring-the-influences-shaping-indigenous-mental-health-and-driving-implementation/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260424T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201521Z
UID:10000437-1783515600-1783519200@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:What Is Adaptation and Why Does It Matter? Guidance for Adapting Mental Health Practices and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Implementing mental health practices in real-world settings rarely goes exactly as planned. Adaptation is a necessary and powerful part of successful implementation. This series brings together nationally recognized implementation science experts to help behavioral health leaders\, practitioners\, and program developers understand how to thoughtfully adapt mental health practices while maintaining fidelity to what works.  \nAcross three interactive\, one‑hour sessions\, participants will explore why adaptation matters\, how it unfolds across different phases of implementation\, and how to track and evaluate adaptations to strengthen impact over time. If you’re launching a new practice\, refining an existing program\, or supporting system-level implementation\, this series offers practical guidance to help programs adapt to their context and more effectively meet the needs of the people they serve.  \nThis series is open to all states and territories. \nSession Dates:\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, June 24 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\nSession 2: Wednesday\, July 8 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\nSession 3: Wednesday\, July 22 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the concept of adaptation and its importance in the implementation of mental health practices and programs. \nIdentify key principles of approaches to adapting evidence-based mental health practices. \nLearn about practical methods to facilitate the evaluation and analysis process.\n\n\n\nPresenters:\n \nAna Baumann\, PhD\, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman\, PhD\, and JD Smith\, PhD
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/what-is-adaptation-and-why-does-it-matter-guidance-for-adapting-mental-health-practice-and-programs/2026-07-08/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260427T150408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T141730Z
UID:10000440-1783602000-1783607400@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:Leading through Change: Strengthening Leadership for an Evolving Mental and Behavioral Health Environment 
DESCRIPTION:This six-session Leadership Academy is a dynamic\, practice-oriented learning experience designed to help current and emerging leaders navigate complexity and drive meaningful change in mental and behavioral health systems. \nGrounded in adaptive leadership principles\, the Academy supports participants in identifying the difference between technical and adaptive challenges\, applying leadership strategies in real-world settings\, and strengthening their ability to lead through uncertainty. \nThrough a blend of group learning\, reflection\, discussion\, and practical application\, participants will deepen self-awareness\, assess their current leadership approach\, and develop actionable plans to advance change within their organizations and communities. \nSessions are 90 minutes:  11am-12:30pm PT | 12pm-1:30pm MT | 1pm-2:30pm CT | 2pm – 3:30pm ET Dates:  June 25 | July 9 & 23 | August 6 & 20 | September 3 \n\nMay 1\, 2026: Applications OPEN  \n\n\nMay 22\, 2026: Applications DUE \n\n\nMay 26\, 2026: Applicants NOTIFIED OF SELECTION STATUS  \n\nAcademy Structure\nThe Leadership Academy includes six biweekly\, 90-minute sessions developed and facilitated by Change Matrix staff with demonstrated expertise in adaptive leadership. \nSessions will include: \n\nPre-work\nBrief presentations\nLarge- and small-group discussions\nReflective prompts\nInteractive activities\nPractical tools participants can apply in their own roles\n\nParticipant feedback will be collected after each session to help refine the content\, format\, and facilitation approach. Feedback from this cohort will also inform future updates to the Academy and the development of additional leadership cohorts. \nAttendees can earn up to 9 CEUs. \nOptional Individual Coaching\nTo support participants in applying adaptive leadership concepts to their own roles and systems\, the Leadership Academy will also offer optional individual coaching. \nCoaching sessions provide a confidential space for participants to reflect on leadership challenges\, deepen self-awareness\, and receive tailored guidance as they navigate complex dynamics in their work. \nCoaching will be available from July through September and delivered by experienced Change Matrix coaches. Participants will be able to sign up for available coaching slots based on their interest and availability.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/leading-through-change-strengthening-leadership-for-an-evolving-mental-and-behavioral-health-environment/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260424T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201521Z
UID:10000438-1784725200-1784728800@www.cmhisupport.org
SUMMARY:What Is Adaptation and Why Does It Matter? Guidance for Adapting Mental Health Practices and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Implementing mental health practices in real-world settings rarely goes exactly as planned. Adaptation is a necessary and powerful part of successful implementation. This series brings together nationally recognized implementation science experts to help behavioral health leaders\, practitioners\, and program developers understand how to thoughtfully adapt mental health practices while maintaining fidelity to what works.  \nAcross three interactive\, one‑hour sessions\, participants will explore why adaptation matters\, how it unfolds across different phases of implementation\, and how to track and evaluate adaptations to strengthen impact over time. If you’re launching a new practice\, refining an existing program\, or supporting system-level implementation\, this series offers practical guidance to help programs adapt to their context and more effectively meet the needs of the people they serve.  \nThis series is open to all states and territories. \nSession Dates:\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, June 24 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\nSession 2: Wednesday\, July 8 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\nSession 3: Wednesday\, July 22 ~ 1-2:00 pm Pacific\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the concept of adaptation and its importance in the implementation of mental health practices and programs. \nIdentify key principles of approaches to adapting evidence-based mental health practices. \nLearn about practical methods to facilitate the evaluation and analysis process.\n\n\n\nPresenters:\n \nAna Baumann\, PhD\, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman\, PhD\, and JD Smith\, PhD
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/what-is-adaptation-and-why-does-it-matter-guidance-for-adapting-mental-health-practice-and-programs/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260427T150408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T141730Z
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SUMMARY:Leading through Change: Strengthening Leadership for an Evolving Mental and Behavioral Health Environment 
DESCRIPTION:This six-session Leadership Academy is a dynamic\, practice-oriented learning experience designed to help current and emerging leaders navigate complexity and drive meaningful change in mental and behavioral health systems. \nGrounded in adaptive leadership principles\, the Academy supports participants in identifying the difference between technical and adaptive challenges\, applying leadership strategies in real-world settings\, and strengthening their ability to lead through uncertainty. \nThrough a blend of group learning\, reflection\, discussion\, and practical application\, participants will deepen self-awareness\, assess their current leadership approach\, and develop actionable plans to advance change within their organizations and communities. \nSessions are 90 minutes:  11am-12:30pm PT | 12pm-1:30pm MT | 1pm-2:30pm CT | 2pm – 3:30pm ET Dates:  June 25 | July 9 & 23 | August 6 & 20 | September 3 \n\nMay 1\, 2026: Applications OPEN  \n\n\nMay 22\, 2026: Applications DUE \n\n\nMay 26\, 2026: Applicants NOTIFIED OF SELECTION STATUS  \n\nAcademy Structure\nThe Leadership Academy includes six biweekly\, 90-minute sessions developed and facilitated by Change Matrix staff with demonstrated expertise in adaptive leadership. \nSessions will include: \n\nPre-work\nBrief presentations\nLarge- and small-group discussions\nReflective prompts\nInteractive activities\nPractical tools participants can apply in their own roles\n\nParticipant feedback will be collected after each session to help refine the content\, format\, and facilitation approach. Feedback from this cohort will also inform future updates to the Academy and the development of additional leadership cohorts. \nAttendees can earn up to 9 CEUs. \nOptional Individual Coaching\nTo support participants in applying adaptive leadership concepts to their own roles and systems\, the Leadership Academy will also offer optional individual coaching. \nCoaching sessions provide a confidential space for participants to reflect on leadership challenges\, deepen self-awareness\, and receive tailored guidance as they navigate complex dynamics in their work. \nCoaching will be available from July through September and delivered by experienced Change Matrix coaches. Participants will be able to sign up for available coaching slots based on their interest and availability.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/leading-through-change-strengthening-leadership-for-an-evolving-mental-and-behavioral-health-environment/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20251212T211517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T202427Z
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SUMMARY:The Interconnected Path to Wellness: Exploring the Influences Shaping Indigenous Mental Health and Driving Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous mental health is shaped by historical\, cultural\, relational\, and system-level influences. This learning series supports professionals in understanding how these factors impact trust\, engagement\, and outcomes across healthcare\, education\, and community settings. \nAcross six sessions\, participants will explore the lasting effects of the boarding school era\, historical and ongoing trauma\, barriers within care systems\, cultural protocols\, and the essential role of community and culture in healing. The series equips learners with practical ways to adapt and sustain culturally grounded practices that are respectful\, effective\, and responsive within Indigenous contexts. \nSession detailsSessions are 90 minutes and held on the first Thursday of each month:March 5 | April 2 | May 7 | June 4 | July 2 | August 6 \nTime options:11:00–12:30 PT | 12:00–1:30 MT | 1:00–2:30 CT | 2:00–3:30 ET \nParticipants may earn up to 9 CEUs for attending. \nApplication timelineApplication opens: December 16Application closes: January 30Acceptance notifications: February 5 \nThis series is open nationally and designed for professionals and leaders working with Indigenous individuals\, families\, and communities in healthcare\, education\, behavioral health\, and social services. It is especially relevant for teams serving rural\, Tribal\, or underserved populations who want to strengthen culturally grounded\, trauma-informed practices and improve trust\, engagement\, and outcomes.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/the-interconnected-path-to-wellness-exploring-the-influences-shaping-indigenous-mental-health-and-driving-implementation/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Leading through Change: Strengthening Leadership for an Evolving Mental and Behavioral Health Environment 
DESCRIPTION:This six-session Leadership Academy is a dynamic\, practice-oriented learning experience designed to help current and emerging leaders navigate complexity and drive meaningful change in mental and behavioral health systems. \nGrounded in adaptive leadership principles\, the Academy supports participants in identifying the difference between technical and adaptive challenges\, applying leadership strategies in real-world settings\, and strengthening their ability to lead through uncertainty. \nThrough a blend of group learning\, reflection\, discussion\, and practical application\, participants will deepen self-awareness\, assess their current leadership approach\, and develop actionable plans to advance change within their organizations and communities. \nSessions are 90 minutes:  11am-12:30pm PT | 12pm-1:30pm MT | 1pm-2:30pm CT | 2pm – 3:30pm ET Dates:  June 25 | July 9 & 23 | August 6 & 20 | September 3 \n\nMay 1\, 2026: Applications OPEN  \n\n\nMay 22\, 2026: Applications DUE \n\n\nMay 26\, 2026: Applicants NOTIFIED OF SELECTION STATUS  \n\nAcademy Structure\nThe Leadership Academy includes six biweekly\, 90-minute sessions developed and facilitated by Change Matrix staff with demonstrated expertise in adaptive leadership. \nSessions will include: \n\nPre-work\nBrief presentations\nLarge- and small-group discussions\nReflective prompts\nInteractive activities\nPractical tools participants can apply in their own roles\n\nParticipant feedback will be collected after each session to help refine the content\, format\, and facilitation approach. Feedback from this cohort will also inform future updates to the Academy and the development of additional leadership cohorts. \nAttendees can earn up to 9 CEUs. \nOptional Individual Coaching\nTo support participants in applying adaptive leadership concepts to their own roles and systems\, the Leadership Academy will also offer optional individual coaching. \nCoaching sessions provide a confidential space for participants to reflect on leadership challenges\, deepen self-awareness\, and receive tailored guidance as they navigate complex dynamics in their work. \nCoaching will be available from July through September and delivered by experienced Change Matrix coaches. Participants will be able to sign up for available coaching slots based on their interest and availability.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/leading-through-change-strengthening-leadership-for-an-evolving-mental-and-behavioral-health-environment/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
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SUMMARY:Leading through Change: Strengthening Leadership for an Evolving Mental and Behavioral Health Environment 
DESCRIPTION:This six-session Leadership Academy is a dynamic\, practice-oriented learning experience designed to help current and emerging leaders navigate complexity and drive meaningful change in mental and behavioral health systems. \nGrounded in adaptive leadership principles\, the Academy supports participants in identifying the difference between technical and adaptive challenges\, applying leadership strategies in real-world settings\, and strengthening their ability to lead through uncertainty. \nThrough a blend of group learning\, reflection\, discussion\, and practical application\, participants will deepen self-awareness\, assess their current leadership approach\, and develop actionable plans to advance change within their organizations and communities. \nSessions are 90 minutes:  11am-12:30pm PT | 12pm-1:30pm MT | 1pm-2:30pm CT | 2pm – 3:30pm ET Dates:  June 25 | July 9 & 23 | August 6 & 20 | September 3 \n\nMay 1\, 2026: Applications OPEN  \n\n\nMay 22\, 2026: Applications DUE \n\n\nMay 26\, 2026: Applicants NOTIFIED OF SELECTION STATUS  \n\nAcademy Structure\nThe Leadership Academy includes six biweekly\, 90-minute sessions developed and facilitated by Change Matrix staff with demonstrated expertise in adaptive leadership. \nSessions will include: \n\nPre-work\nBrief presentations\nLarge- and small-group discussions\nReflective prompts\nInteractive activities\nPractical tools participants can apply in their own roles\n\nParticipant feedback will be collected after each session to help refine the content\, format\, and facilitation approach. Feedback from this cohort will also inform future updates to the Academy and the development of additional leadership cohorts. \nAttendees can earn up to 9 CEUs. \nOptional Individual Coaching\nTo support participants in applying adaptive leadership concepts to their own roles and systems\, the Leadership Academy will also offer optional individual coaching. \nCoaching sessions provide a confidential space for participants to reflect on leadership challenges\, deepen self-awareness\, and receive tailored guidance as they navigate complex dynamics in their work. \nCoaching will be available from July through September and delivered by experienced Change Matrix coaches. Participants will be able to sign up for available coaching slots based on their interest and availability.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/leading-through-change-strengthening-leadership-for-an-evolving-mental-and-behavioral-health-environment/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T123527
CREATED:20260427T150408Z
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SUMMARY:Leading through Change: Strengthening Leadership for an Evolving Mental and Behavioral Health Environment 
DESCRIPTION:This six-session Leadership Academy is a dynamic\, practice-oriented learning experience designed to help current and emerging leaders navigate complexity and drive meaningful change in mental and behavioral health systems. \nGrounded in adaptive leadership principles\, the Academy supports participants in identifying the difference between technical and adaptive challenges\, applying leadership strategies in real-world settings\, and strengthening their ability to lead through uncertainty. \nThrough a blend of group learning\, reflection\, discussion\, and practical application\, participants will deepen self-awareness\, assess their current leadership approach\, and develop actionable plans to advance change within their organizations and communities. \nSessions are 90 minutes:  11am-12:30pm PT | 12pm-1:30pm MT | 1pm-2:30pm CT | 2pm – 3:30pm ET Dates:  June 25 | July 9 & 23 | August 6 & 20 | September 3 \n\nMay 1\, 2026: Applications OPEN  \n\n\nMay 22\, 2026: Applications DUE \n\n\nMay 26\, 2026: Applicants NOTIFIED OF SELECTION STATUS  \n\nAcademy Structure\nThe Leadership Academy includes six biweekly\, 90-minute sessions developed and facilitated by Change Matrix staff with demonstrated expertise in adaptive leadership. \nSessions will include: \n\nPre-work\nBrief presentations\nLarge- and small-group discussions\nReflective prompts\nInteractive activities\nPractical tools participants can apply in their own roles\n\nParticipant feedback will be collected after each session to help refine the content\, format\, and facilitation approach. Feedback from this cohort will also inform future updates to the Academy and the development of additional leadership cohorts. \nAttendees can earn up to 9 CEUs. \nOptional Individual Coaching\nTo support participants in applying adaptive leadership concepts to their own roles and systems\, the Leadership Academy will also offer optional individual coaching. \nCoaching sessions provide a confidential space for participants to reflect on leadership challenges\, deepen self-awareness\, and receive tailored guidance as they navigate complex dynamics in their work. \nCoaching will be available from July through September and delivered by experienced Change Matrix coaches. Participants will be able to sign up for available coaching slots based on their interest and availability.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/leading-through-change-strengthening-leadership-for-an-evolving-mental-and-behavioral-health-environment/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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