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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/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Data Storytelling Across the Project Lifespan: Using What You Know to Strengthen What You Do
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to apply new strategies and lead improvements in data use\, storytelling\, and program sustainability within your system\, organization\, or program? \nAre you also interested in learning how data storytelling can drive meaningful change and strengthen community impact? \nIf so\, this learning community is for you! \nThis event is designed to help participants transform the data they already collect into powerful tools for learning\, action\, and impact. Through interactive sessions with subject matter experts and peer exchange\, participants will explore how data can be leveraged across assessment\, continuous quality improvement (CQI)\, and evaluation to strengthen program design\, implementation\, and sustainability. You’ll also examine how data storytelling can support your program in communicating its purpose\, successes\, and needs to funders\, partners\, and participants. \nSeries 1 – all sessions are 90 minutes: 12pm-1:30pm HST | 2pm-3:30pm PT | 3pm-4:30pm MT | 4pm-5:30pm CT\nNovember 6 | December 4 | January 8 | February 5 | March 5 \nSeries 2 – all sessions are 90 minutes:  9:00am-10:30am HST | 11am-12:30pm PT | 12pm-1:30pm MT | 1pm-2:30pm CT\nNovember 13 | December 11 | January 15 | February 12 | March 12 \n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\nLearn techniques to leverage existing program data to inform assessment\, continuous quality improvement (CQI)\, and evaluation efforts. \n\n\nApply inclusive and community-centered data storytelling methods to engage stakeholders\, elevate community voice\, and foster collaborative interpretation and use of data. \n\n\nUnderstand how to develop and communicate compelling data narratives that enhance program effectiveness\, support sustainability\, and drive action. \n\n\n\nImportant Dates \n\n\nSeptember 29\, 2025: Applications open \n\n\nOctober 31\, 2025: Applications due \n\n\nNovember 4\, 2025: Applicants notified of selection status
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/series-1-data-storytelling-across-the-project-lifespan-using-what-you-know-to-strengthen-what-you-do/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Stories That Connect Us: The Impact of Digital Storytelling in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southwestern Plains Hub for a learning session exploring the power of digital storytelling in mental health — and why it has become such an impactful tool across clinical\, community\, and policy settings. \nIn this session\, participants will examine both the art and science of storytelling across different mediums and goals — from building community awareness and reducing stigma to strengthening workforce education and influencing policy change. Through short films and real-world case examples\, we’ll explore creative mental health stories and unpack the design choices\, ethical considerations\, and outcomes behind them. \nParticipants will leave with new ideas and practical inspiration for how storytelling might show up in their own work\, even in nontraditional or resource-limited ways. \nThis event is open to participants from all states and territories. \n\nEvent Details\nMarch 11\, 202611:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT12:00–1:30 p.m. MT1:00–2:30 p.m. CT2:00–3:30 p.m. ET \n\nFeatured Speaker\nAmanda “Kay” Lipp is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and national speaker specializing in digital storytelling for mental health. She has created more than 100 short films used in clinical training\, stigma reduction research\, and policy initiatives nationwide. Her work translates complex topics — including psychosis\, mobile crisis response\, and collective trauma — into stories that are accessible\, ethical\, and deeply human. \nAmanda brings a strong focus on storytelling ethics\, trauma-informed practice\, and thoughtful co-creation with people with lived experience and care teams. At the heart of her approach is the belief that how stories are created matters just as much as the final product. \nAs a peer with lived experience\, Amanda combines empathy with more than a decade of experience collaborating with clients ranging from Fortune 200 companies to community-based nonprofits. She holds a B.S. in Human Development from UC Davis and completed documentary filmmaking training at Trinity University in Dublin\, Ireland. \nWhen she’s not working\, you’ll find her rock climbing or mountain biking. \n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/stories-that-connect-us-the-impact-of-digital-storytelling-in-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Data Storytelling Across the Project Lifespan: Using What You Know to Strengthen What You Do
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to apply new strategies and lead improvements in data use\, storytelling\, and program sustainability within your system\, organization\, or program? \nAre you also interested in learning how data storytelling can drive meaningful change and strengthen community impact? \nIf so\, this learning community is for you! \nThis event is designed to help participants transform the data they already collect into powerful tools for learning\, action\, and impact. Through interactive sessions with subject matter experts and peer exchange\, participants will explore how data can be leveraged across assessment\, continuous quality improvement (CQI)\, and evaluation to strengthen program design\, implementation\, and sustainability. You’ll also examine how data storytelling can support your program in communicating its purpose\, successes\, and needs to funders\, partners\, and participants. \nSeries 1 – all sessions are 90 minutes: 12pm-1:30pm HST | 2pm-3:30pm PT | 3pm-4:30pm MT | 4pm-5:30pm CT\nNovember 6 | December 4 | January 8 | February 5 | March 5 \nSeries 2 – all sessions are 90 minutes:  9:00am-10:30am HST | 11am-12:30pm PT | 12pm-1:30pm MT | 1pm-2:30pm CT\nNovember 13 | December 11 | January 15 | February 12 | March 12 \n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\nLearn techniques to leverage existing program data to inform assessment\, continuous quality improvement (CQI)\, and evaluation efforts. \n\n\nApply inclusive and community-centered data storytelling methods to engage stakeholders\, elevate community voice\, and foster collaborative interpretation and use of data. \n\n\nUnderstand how to develop and communicate compelling data narratives that enhance program effectiveness\, support sustainability\, and drive action. \n\n\n\nImportant Dates \n\n\nSeptember 29\, 2025: Applications open \n\n\nOctober 31\, 2025: Applications due \n\n\nNovember 4\, 2025: Applicants notified of selection status \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/series-2-data-storytelling-across-the-project-lifespan-using-what-you-know-to-strengthen-what-you-do/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Community Engagement Across the Project Lifespan: Deepening Partnerships to Strengthen Impact
DESCRIPTION:The Community Engagement Across the Project Lifespan: Deepening Partnerships to Strengthen Impact Learning Community is designed for individuals and teams who are seeking to work with communities\, not just in them. Participants will explore strategies to make community engagement more meaningful\, reciprocal\, and sustainable across every phase of a program or initiative. Through interactive discussions\, real-world examples\, and shared learning\, they will gain practical strategies for building and nurturing relationships that create lasting impact. \nEach session is grounded in the belief that communities hold the wisdom to shape the programs intended to serve them. Whether participants are just beginning to consider engagement or are working to deepen existing relationships\, this series provides tools to support inclusive\, thoughtful\, and community-grounded approaches. \nAll sessions are 90 minutes: 7:30 –9:00am HST | 9:30am -11am PT | 10:30am-12pm MT | 11:30am-1pm CT | 12:30pm-2pm ET\nDecember 17 | January 21 | February 18 | March 18  | April 15 \n\nImportant Dates\n\n\nApplication open: 9/29 \n\n\nApplications due: 11/05 \n\n\nApplicants notified: 11/10 \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/series-2-community-engagement-across-the-project-lifespan-deepening-partnerships-to-strengthen-impact/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:East Coast,Midwest,Northeast Atlantic & Caribbean,Pacific West,Southwestern Plains
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SUMMARY:Design with a Purpose: Creating Marketing Materials that Drive Impact
DESCRIPTION:Design with a Purpose is a no-cost\, one-part national learning session focused on beginner-friendly strategies for creating clear and effective communication materials. \nMarch 26 | 1:00–2:30 PM CT(2:00–3:30 PM ET | 12:00–1:30 PM MT | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PT) \nThis session is designed for behavioral health providers\, organizational leaders\, peer organizations\, and community partners who want practical design tools they can apply immediately — no formal design training or in-house communications support required. \nParticipants will learn how to create materials that strengthen understanding\, build trust\, and inspire action. \nBehavioral health organizations are often responsible for sharing complex information about programs and services\, yet many teams do not have access to dedicated communications or graphic design staff. As a result\, important messages can become unclear or difficult to access. \nThis learning session helps close that gap by sharing simple\, usable strategies to improve clarity\, accessibility\, and visual engagement.
URL:https://www.cmhisupport.org/event/design-with-a-purpose-creating-marketing-materials-that-drive-impact/
CATEGORIES:Southwestern Plains
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