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CMHIS Learning Lab

The CMHIS Learning Lab houses self-paced online courses and recorded learning sessions developed by CMHIS and our five bi-regional Hubs.

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  • Beginner: For people without prior knowledge of the topic
  • Intermediate: For people with some knowledge of the topic
  • Advanced: For people with knowledge of and experience with the topic

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  • Systems Leaders and Administrators: Behavioral health organization directors/CEOs, healthcare organizations, school districts, county/city services
  • People Responsible for Leading Implementation Efforts:​ Managers, clinical or program directors, quality control officers, public health/state officials working with clinics and systems​
  • Policymakers and Funders: State mental health (behavioral health, health, or education) departments, Tribal governments, county governments, city governments
  • Organizations Providing Training and Technical Assistance: Public or private organizations or centers, including those funded by SAMHSA, that provide training and technical assistance on mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery supports
  • Individual Clinicians and Staff: Mental health providers, certified peer specialists, healthcare providers, school staff
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Practice-Informed Conversations: Real World Perspectives on Rural Mental Health

Beginner, Intermediate
1 hour(s)

This learning‑focused discussion with Dr. Lori Raney, a community psychiatrist, explores some of the successes and challenges in working across rural settings. Dr. Raney shares…

Grief and Crisis Management: Building a Grief-Ready Workforce

Beginner, Intermediate
1.5 hour(s)

Workforce conditions and organizational readiness are critical factors influencing the successful implementation and continuity of mental health services. Drawing on national research and field experience…

Advancing Access to Mental Health Services through Single Session Interventions (Overview Sessions)

Beginner, Intermediate
2 hour(s)

What 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…

Beyond the Numbers: Data Storytelling for Continuous Quality Improvement

Beginner, Intermediate
1 hour(s)

Learn more about practical approaches for demonstrating program impact by combining quantitative data, qualitative insights, and partner/community input. Participants will explore how to use data not only…

Navigating Uncertainty: The Importance of Telling the Story of Your Work

Intermediate
1 hour(s)

You know you’re doing great work, but how do others know about the great work you’re doing? Being able to tell the story of your…

Peer Integration for Implementation Readiness: Building and Sustaining Peer Support Roles Across Systems

Beginner, Intermediate
1.5 hour(s)

This learning session describes key implementation considerations for integrating peer support roles within behavioral health systems. Participants will explore factors influencing successful peer integration, including role…

Mental Health Communications and Marketing Workshop

Beginner
3 hour(s)

This two-part workshop was originally offered as a regional event for organizations and practitioners in HHS Regions 5 and 7 (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI,…

De-Implementation and Beyond: Creating Space for Evidence-Based Practices Amid Workforce Burnout

Beginner
1.5 hour(s)

Sometimes implementation fails because the behavioral health workforce is already exhausted and overwhelmed. Asking practitioners to add “one more thing” can feel like adding bricks…

Foundations of Data Storytelling Across the Project Lifespan

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
1 hour(s)

Explore how storytelling with data can help you better understand, communicate, and apply what you’re learning across every phase of your project. This foundational learning…