Community engagement requires thoughtful planning, an understanding of the community’s context, history, assets, and challenges, and opportunities for people with different perspectives to contribute. When engagement activities involve a large or diverse group, organizations also need a structured process for…

Community engagement is an essential component of successful program implementation. It elevates the assets and challenges of a community to support the creation of responsive programs, policies, and practices. CMHIS identifies community engagement and mental health needs assessment as critical first steps in implementing mental health…

What skills are required to bring implementation plans to fruition? Does the size of large- or small-scale implementation projects dictate the number of people assigned to the project? Is implementation support work a matter of technical skill, knowledge of best…

CMHIS is thrilled to launch Navigating the Now! This set of five thoughtfully planned, national learning events features dynamic speakers who bring timely, relevant mental health topics to life through the lens of implementation science. Each event will explore real-world…

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…

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…