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ICYMI: Fourfront Contributor leaders, Tom Sebastian of Compass Health and Katrina Egner of Sound, discussed the solution that the CCBHC model represents for advancing community behavioral health in Washington state at this month’s State of Reform health policy conference in Seattle. During the discussion, Tom, Katrina and Joan Miller from the Washington Council for Behavioral Health touched on how the CCBHC model would modernize our community behavioral health system to expand access to much-needed care. You can learn more about the CCBHC model, where WA state is at in the process of statewide adoption, and what comes next here: https://bit.ly/42rSdOM

Watch the replay - or better yet - join Russell Gagnon at Strategic Solutions Network MA Leadership Innovations today & tomorrow as he picks up this conversation about #behavioralscience and #starratings improvement.

CEACR brought public health and community leaders together to discuss how community partners in community-engaged research can be meaningfully supported beyond the provision of resources and equitable compensation. Portia Jackson Preston, Associate Professor at California State University's Department of Public Health, described self-care as critical for community public health workers to sustain the energy to do the important work they do. Listen to the full discussion: https://bit.ly/3rAKUr2

This report is a must read! Finding strategies that support early relational health is critical if we want to make gains for children down the road!

🔍 Seeking Solutions: Join us at the International Conference on Violence Against Men and Boys, June 11-13, 2024, in Miami, Florida! 🌎 This event brings together experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore effective strategies for tackling violence. With engaging sessions led by experts in the field, interactive workshops, and opportunities for networking and collaboration, attendees will gain practical insights and tools to make a difference in their communities. Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, educator, or advocate, your participation is crucial in shaping the future of violence prevention efforts. But beyond the conference halls, the impact of this event extends far and wide. It's a catalyst for action—a reminder that each of us has a role to play in creating safer, more supportive environments for males of all ages. Together, let's turn insights into action and pave the way for a future free from violence. As we enter the final stretch, I encourage you to mark your calendars and make plans to join us in Miami. Together, let's make our voices heard, ignite change, and build a world where every male can thrive without fear of violence or discrimination. 📍 Location: Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami, Florida 📆 Date: June 11-13, 2024 ⭐ What to Expect ⭐ 🌟 Engaging sessions with experts 🌟 Insights on tackling violence 🌟 Networking opportunities 🌟 Inspiring discussions 🌟 Collaborative solutions Don't miss out on this important conference! Tickets are selling fast, so get your tickets and mark your calendars. 🔗 Register and learn more at www.conferencevamb.com https://lnkd.in/efQWUkqq #ViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #VAMB24 #conference #survivors #change #GlobalConference #ChangeMakers #VAMB24 #InsightToAction

🎙️ Just in! Dr. Mary Ackenbom, Magee-Womens investigator, discusses her work on health care disparities, including a recent systematic literature review on pelvic floor disorders. Some takeaways: 💜 Most work focuses on detecting and understanding disparities, but we need to focus on reducing disparities. 💜 Community partnership, research, and awareness is key to bridge the gap. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUcJjdYk

The January issue of the Great Lakes Current is now available! Discover what's happening in the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC, and explore new content, upcoming training, and valuable resources! https://lnkd.in/dCMFep8R This issue features: -"Integrating Spirituality and Counseling with African American Clients" by Kisha Freed & Mark Sanders -The Opioid Response Network's 2022-2023 regional summits on public health priorities -Announcement of the "HHS Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls" sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office on Women’s Health (OWH). -As always, you will also find links to all upcoming events and trainings hosted by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC! Read the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dCMFep8R Subscribe so you never miss out on our latest news, products, and trainings! https://lnkd.in/d-Zk752r #newsletter #addictionrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #prevention #behavioralhealth #selfcarematters #recoveryispossible #SAMHSA

CEAL Regional Teams from Alabama (AL), Mississippi (MS), and Louisiana (LA) combined community-based participatory research with existing emergency risk communication principles to build the Bidirectional Collaborative Community Engagement Alliance Response Model (BCRM). The BCRM was used in focus groups to: ◾ identify barriers to protective behavior, ◾ create culturally relevant messaging, and ◾ engage community leaders in disseminating health communication Check out the full article coauthored by MS CEAL’s Principal Investigator, Dr. Caroline E. Compretta from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, to learn more about how BCRM was used in AL, MS, and LA and how the model’s continuous community engagement design could be adapted for future health crises: https://bit.ly/3xxEJXU

ICYMI: A new toolkit from Mallory O'Brien and Cassandra Crifasi, supported by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative and titled “Violence Reduction Councils: A Community Approach to Saving Lives,” provides a step-by-step guide on how communities can structure councils, leverage data, and develop community-specific solutions to prevent violence. Learn more about how you can enact change in your community: americanhealth.jhu.edu/VRC

Two critical keys to achieving better outcomes for ABA services: family engagement and their vision for life after treatment. There are a lot of interesting parallels to ABA services that can be drawn from this article - as well as opportunities for our profession to learn. This publication's focus is on how better public health outcomes can be achieved through understanding how the family unit can be a powerful player in their own care. While ABA services are specific to individualized needs and circumstances, it’s necessary to be aware of the collective impact outcomes will have on the community. Don't be overwhelmed with the thought of impacting public health through increasing family engagement. Change can begin with incremental modifications to how behavior analysts approach prioritizing the family's vision for services, and their engagement throughout the course of care. Start the very first conversation with the end of services in mind - and then let that be your anchor as you tailor the trajectory of treatment. Clinically excellent services should be carried out with humble acknowledgement of the family’s capacity to powerfully impact their own progress. And the result will not only include better outcomes, but more importantly lives poised for maximal independence. https://lnkd.in/gxgCAC5K #science #aba #familyfirst