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Leadership Moment: Why Intention is a Crucial Ingredient in Implementation

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…

Intensive TA in Action: How Strategic Communications Support Expanded RMTAC’s Reach and Engagement

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…

Stories That Connect Us: The Impact of Digital Storytelling in Mental Health

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. In this session, participants will examine…

Design with a Purpose: Creating Marketing Materials that Drive Impact

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. March 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) This…

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About the Southwestern Plains Hub

The Southwestern Plains Hub is housed within the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at the University of Texas at Austin.

We serve HHS Regions 6 and 8, which include Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. These regions are home to over 94 federally recognized tribes in the U.S.

We look forward to supporting Regions 6 and 8 in implementing effective programs and practices. Over the next few months, we’ll showcase our work and resources.

Staff

Molly Lopez, PhD headshot photo

Molly Lopez, PhD

Co-Director, Southwestern Plains Hub

Stacey Manser, PhD headshot photo

Stacey Manser, PhD

Co-Director, Southwestern Plains Hub

Jennifer Baran-Prall, LCSW photo headshot

Jennifer Baran-Prall, LCSW

Program Manager, Southwestern Plains Hub

Jessi Davis, Peer Specialist headshot photo

Jessi Davis, Peer Specialist

Implementation Consultant, Southwestern Plains Hub

Mordecai Dixon, MA headshot photo

Mordecai Dixon, MA

Implementation Consultant, Southwestern Plains Hub

Annie Lenoir, PhD headshot photo

Annie Lenoir, PhD

Evaluator, Southwestern Plains Hub

Glenn Dembowski headshot photo

Glenn Dembowski

Administrative Manager, Southwestern Plains Hub

Kendall Jones, MA headshot photo

Kendall Jones, MA

Communication Specialist, Southwestern Plains Hub

Victoria Kelley headshot photo

Victoria Kelley

Communication Specialist, Southwestern Plains Hub

LaVonne Fox, PhD, MOTR/L headshot photo

LaVonne Fox, PhD, MOTR/L

Research Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota

Rachel Navarro PhD Headshot photo

Rachel L. Navarro, PhD

Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, University of North Dakota

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