History of Racism #1: The Origins of Race and Racism (1619-1800s)
Online Only , United StatesThis first seminar in the history of racism series answers the questions "How and why were Black and White races developed?” and "How and why was anti-Black Racism developed?” We trace the historical evolution of the social construction of race from the early colonial period, when the colonies were still a class-based society like in England, through the middle colonial period when the Black-White racial binary and a race-based caste system was constructed through laws. Through primary source evidence, we learn that racism did not lead to slavery, but rather, slavery lead to racism; economic interests led to racial narratives and a racial caste system. We also demonstrate that racism--the myth of Black racial inferiority--was the narrative that white elites/slave owners created (“the story we tell”) to both rationalize slavery (economic interests) and divide poor Whites and Blacks (political interests).
Crisis Response: Peer Leadership to Develop Community Solutions
Online Only , United StatesMental health and substance use disorder crisis response and prevention are critical elements to helping people stabilize and enter a path to recovery and wellbeing. There are proven opportunities to improve outcomes in crisis settings via the use of peers, including reduced trauma, increased trust, and reductions in recidivism. In this webinar, panelists will share best practice examples of peer-led crisis response and prevention. Panelists will also discuss opportunities to engage and promote peers into leadership positions to develop community solutions to community behavioral health challenges.
Intersections Dialogue: Race Matters (Conversations on Equity and Justice)
Online Only , United StatesOn April 6, we held a leadership conversation titled, Courageous Leadership – Stepping Away from Power and Privilege to Build Community Trust. As part of our follow-up survey, there were numerous requests for follow up conversations for participants to open up and share experiences, to explore allyship more fully, and to deeper dive the "how" of courageous leadership.
Follow-Up Discussion | Crisis Response: Peer Leadership to Develop Community Solutions
Online Only , United StatesOn Wednesday June 30, panelists shared best practice examples of peer-led crisis response and prevention via an excellent webinar, found here: Crisis Response - Peer Leadership to Develop Community Solutions. Participants asked for a follow up session to discuss in more detail. This session will be conversational, to dive deeper into your questions.
The Role of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Early Diversion: A Group Discussion
The Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act established Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) to provide a comprehensive collection of services that expand access to treatment, stabilize […]
CBHL Member Leadership Discussion: Developing an Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program
equity-grounded leadership means, barriers encountered, skills and supports needed, and what leaders need to thrive. In this session we will introduce the concept and planning underway to develop an Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow Program, discuss how members can get involved, and seek your input around four key questions.
Crisis Response for Rural Communities—Using Technology and Peer Support to Meet People in Crisis, Where They Are
Presented by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance's Academic Training to Inform Police Responses Initiative, this webinar will feature two programs that have adapted crisis response for use in rural communities. Panelists will present the innovative approaches in crisis response implemented by their programs and discuss the challenges of ensuring the needs of individuals in crisis who live in rural communities are met. Additionally, the Academic Training project team will highlight key resources to support rural communities developing and implementing crisis response in their jurisdiction.
CBHL Member Leadership Discussion: Cross-Generational Leadership
“A leader’s biggest struggle is not the routine of the familiar, but the journey of the unknown. It’s getting from where they are to where they want to be strategically, tactically, organizationally, developmentally, and most importantly relationally.” -Mike Myatt, N2Growth
Many of our ideas about leadership culture come from the leaders of organizations we work for when we first enter the workforce. What was the leadership culture you first encountered? How did this shape your value system as a leader? In behavioral health, how can we better integrate leaders across generations and their respective belief systems?
Join us for an interactive, discussion to explore cross-generational leadership in behavioral health.
Protecting Health Worker Mental Health: A Call-to-Action Webinar
Online Only , United StatesHealth workers face many challenges as part of their work, such as long work hours, rotating and irregular shifts, exposure to human suffering and death, and increased risks for exposure to disease and other harms. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified these challenges and contributed to worsening mental health. Some of the concerns include burnout, distress, compassion fatigue, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation. These can impact the overall health and well-being of workers and may impact job performance, patient care, and safety.
As part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021, CDC NIOSH received Congressional funding to deliver a national awareness and education campaign to protect and improve the mental health of health workers. As we begin this effort, we invite experts from across the nation to this call-to-action forum to discuss this critical topic.
Confronting the Twin Pandemics of COVID-19 and Opioid Overdose
Join this webinar for a dialogue regarding the increased risks to health and wellbeing associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid use disorder, focusing on the value of peer support and public health practice. Speakers will discuss the current status of treatment for individuals affected by opioid use disorder and the value of mental health support systems that include peer networks.
CBHL Membership Meeting | What’s to Come in 2022
Is it really the end of 2021? CBHL has an exciting year planned with expanding member benefits and opportunities to connect, convene, innovate and lead in 2022.
Join us for a meeting of members to recap 2021 and review member benefits planned for 2022.
Intensity, Lived Experience, and Crisis: Activating Peer Support for a Transformed Mental Health Crisis Response System
Online Only , United StatesOffered in partnership with the New York Association for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (NYAPRS)
While much progress has been made to develop a modern array of ‘crisis services’ including mobile crisis units, hospital diversion programs and ‘crisis call centers’ through and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network, the integration of people with lived experience of suicide and crisis as peer support providers, though, has been slow to advance.
Peer support can and should play an active role at many points in the transformation of crisis response systems, including those driven by the national 988 line initiative.