Welcome to the latest CMHIS Community Connect newsletter, your bimonthly source for tools, insights, and opportunities to strengthen mental health practices.

In this issue, we focus on sustainment—what it takes to keep effective mental health programs thriving after launch. We’re bringing forward the first story from our new Success Stories From the Field campaign, highlighting how real communities are sustaining mental health programs after grant funding ends. You’ll also find a practical new sustainment resource, details on the upcoming 2026 Project AWARE & TISS learning opportunity, and updates from the field—including where you can find us at upcoming national conferences and new tools from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC). We also break down the Sustainment Measurement System Scale (SMSS) in our Implementation Science Corner and why it matters for long-term impact.

Each edition is designed to bring you practical strategies and real-world examples to support implementation in your setting. As always, remember you’re part of a connected community advancing accessible, effective care. CMHIS is here to help chart the course and keep you moving forward.