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SUMMARY:The Clubhouse Model in Action: Global Perspective and Local Impact
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 4th\, 2025\n\n\n\n10:00 am PT / 11:00 am MT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all! \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL) for a special panel discussion exploring the Clubhouse model—a community-based\, recovery-oriented approach that supports individuals living with mental illness through peer connection\, meaningful work\, and lifelong opportunity. Increasingly recognized worldwide\, the model strengthens local systems of care by offering an evidence-based\, person-centered pathway to engagement and recovery. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour webinar will feature diverse voices from across the Clubhouse International network\, including: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to the Clubhouse model and its global standards\n\n\n\nFirsthand perspectives from Clubhouse members and leaders on the impact of the model\n\n\n\nLived experience perspectives\, including Coalition building and sharing implementation lessons\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive panel will equip attendees with a deeper understanding of how the Clubhouse model can complement behavioral health services and expand access to recovery-oriented care. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is free for CBHL members and $10 for non-members. It is open to all leaders\, providers\, and partners interested in innovative models to strengthen behavioral health systems. A recording will be shared with all registrants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah DeSouza Brown \n\n\n\nProgram Officer\, Clubhouse International \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSarah DeSouza Brown is a Program Officer at Clubhouse International\, with over a decade of experience in the Clubhouse Model of psychosocial rehabilitation. Previously\, she worked at Genesis Club in Massachusetts\, one of the 12 Clubhouse International Training Centers. Sarah is passionate about advancing the mission of ending social and economic isolation for people with mental illness by supporting the growth and quality of Clubhouse programs worldwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTristan Chirico \n\n\n\nTraining Director\, Fountain House \n\n\n\n\n\nTristan Chirico is the Training Director at Fountain House. Fountain House is one of 12 Clubhouse International Training Centers\, providing education on the model to programs from around the world. Before taking on this role\, Tristan worked for over four years as a social practitioner on the Education Unit. Prior to entering the mental health field\, he spent half a decade teaching theater and philosophy to high school students. Tristan earned an MA in Psychology and Education from Columbia University Teachers College\, and received his MSW from The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. He is grateful to be able to spend is days working in a clubhouse and sharing knowledge about this transformative vision of supporting mental health through intentional community.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Hamlin \n\n\n\nClubhouse Ohio Coalition Staff\, Magnolia Clubhouse \n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Hamlin entered the Clubhouse world in 2005 as a member of Fountain House in New York City. Inspired and supported to take advantage of the many opportunities for growth\, he became immersed in the Clubhouse model and its history and has developed and facilitated Clubhouse training discussions all over the world. Michael has also been a member of the Clubhouse International Faculty and Advisory Council since 2015 and recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from CUNY City College with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He is currently working as Technical Assistance staff with Magnolia Clubhouse in Cleveland and the Clubhouse Ohio coalition to develop accredited Clubhouses across the state. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMegan “MC” Williams \n\n\n\nCommunity Trainer\, Fountain House NYC \n\n\n\n\n\nMegan “MC” Williams has been working in the clubhouse world for ten years. She began working for Fountain House in 2015 and currently works as a Community Trainer with Fountain House in NYC. She has 10 years of experience working in the clubhouse world and has worked as a Social Practitioner in several units around the clubhouse. Throughout her time in the units\, she developed a passion for learning more about this holistic approach to mental health and community based treatment. \n\n\n\nMC has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from a Russell Sage college in Troy\, NY and a Masters in Social Work with a specialization in Addictions from Rutgers State University of Newark and is a Licensed Social Worker. MC has a passion for rehabilitation\, therapeutic communities\, and the clubhouse as well teaching\, training\, and helping others tap into their best selves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel Moderator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVictor Armstrong\, MSW \n\n\n\nVice President for Health Equity and Engagement\, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention \n\n\n\nCBHL Board Member \n\n\n\n\n\nVictor Armstrong serves as Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In addition\, he is the National Director of Soul Shop for Black Churches\, a workshop that teaches faith leaders how to minister to congregants that may be dealing with suicidal desperation. Victor previously served as Chief Health Equity Officer for North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services\, with responsibility for leading the overarching strategy and operational goals to promote health equity\, diversity\, and inclusion across all the agency’s health and human services. Victor has also served as ‪Director of the NC Division of Mental Health\, with responsibility and oversight of the public community-based mental health\, intellectual and other developmental disabilities\, substance use\, and traumatic brain injury system in North Carolina. Prior to his NC state government roles\, Victor spent six years as Vice President of Behavioral Health with Atrium Health. ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ \n\n\n\nVictor has over 30 years of experience in human services\, primarily dedicated to building and strengthening community resources to serve individuals who have been historically marginalized. ‬‬‬‬He is a nationally recognized speaker on issues regarding health equity and access to healthcare\, particularly as it relates to individuals living with mental health challenges.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ \n\n\n\nVictor currently serves on the steering committee of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. He also serves on the Board of Directors for RI International as well as the Board of Directors for I2I Center for integrative health. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for East Carolina University School of Social Work and is the host of the “Strong Talk” podcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.leaders4health.org/event/webinar-the-clubhouse-model-in-action/
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SUMMARY:CBHL Leadership Community | Leadership in Recovery and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025Theme: Leadership is About Relationship10:00 am PT / 11:00 am MT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ETThis event is for CBHL members. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a 4-part series kicking off this September for National Recovery Month\, designed especially for leaders and staff working to build more recovery-oriented cultures within their behavioral health organizations. In partnership with Crestwood Recovery Resilient Solutions\, this interactive series titled Leadership in Recovery and Resilience will explore how recovery\, resilience\, and person-centered care can truly shape leadership and organizational practices. \n\n\n\nEach one-hour session will take place on the second Wednesday of the month and offer practical tools\, real-life examples\, and engaging discussions to help bring recovery principles to life—whether through culture change\, leadership strategies\, or integrating peer support into your teams. Each session will focus on a Recovery and Resilience Topic that are important for Leaders to foster as part of their Recovery culture oversight and team inspiration. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Inspiring Hope as a Leader / September 10\n\n\n\nSession 2: Leading by Empowering / October 8\n\n\n\nSession 3: Leadership is About Relationship / November 12\n\n\n\nSession 4: Tapping into the Team’s Meaning and Purpose / December 10\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership Community Host\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames RitchieAdministrator at Crestwood Behavioral Health\, Inc \n\n\n\n\n\nJames Ritchie\, Ph.D.\, CMPSS has leveraged his 40 years of lived recovery experience to actively train\, promote\, and support recovery and peer support in California and beyond. James also led the development of 15 county-run prevention and early intervention projects and programs. He has also been certified as an instructor/trainer in several Behavioral Health areas\, including suicide intervention\, prevention\, crisis response\, and Crisis Intervention Team Training for first responders. James is currently the Director of Operations on the Crestwood Recovery Resilience Solutions team and facilitates and coordinates peer support and related training across the State of California and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a CBHL Leadership Community? \n\n\n\nCBHL Leadership Communities connect leaders\, organizations\, and systems eager to learn and work across sectors in pursuit of a shared goal.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the purpose of a CBHL Leadership Community? \n\n\n\n\nImprove knowledge and skills of behavioral health leaders through collaboration\, the exchange of ideas\, and professional dialogue.  \n\n\n\nFacilitate informed and collaborative leadership for improved individual\, organizational\, and community outcomes. \n\n\n\nEncourage organic connections among CBHL members through ongoing collaboration around a shared interest.  
URL:https://www.leaders4health.org/event/cbhl-leadership-community-leadership-in-recovery-and-resilience-3/
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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions Jam | Resilience in Action 2nd Session: Applied Improvisation and Strengthening Relational Responsiveness
DESCRIPTION:Workforce Solutions Jam | Resilience in Action 2nd Session: Applied Improvisation and Strengthening Relational Responsiveness\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 18\, 2025 | 10:00 am PT / 11:00 am MT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ETEvent Length: One Hour \n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted as a partnership between the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL)\, The National Council for Mental Wellbeing\, and Health Management Associates (HMA).  \n\n\n\nResilience is important at every level in today’s climate. The BH workforce faces clients in need of increasing resilience. At the same time\, the workforce needs organizational culture and supervision attention to their resilience. In October\, we heard multiple strategies for building resilience. In November’s session\, we will focus on the use of applied improvisation techniques to support communication and techniques for the workforce to engage clients and for leaders to engage the workforce. The interactive session will highlight the Attune-Affirm-Advance framework and identify how each component contributes to responsive and human centered communication. We will also hear additional ideas for how leaders build resilient cultures in times of disruptive change. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the November Workforce Solutions Jam to dive into the use of improv techniques\, practice a new skill\, and have some fun in learning skills for building resilience. Our panelists\, who are industry experts\, will engage participants and provide a demonstration of these new skills. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nPrinciples of Applied Improvisation: How applied improvisation including “Yes\, and” can support core communication\, strengthen relationships\, engagement and collaboration in behavioral health.\n\n\n\nExplain and Demonstrate the Attune-Affirm-Advance framework: to enhance communication engagement\n\n\n\nLeadership: Additional ideas on leaders roles in building resilience in the workforce.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuzanne Daub\, LCSW\, is a leading expert and nationally recognized trainer in integrated healthcare who knows how to help clients design\, scale\, and evaluate behavioral integration into primary care and wellness culture. She is a coach who believes building quality integrated systems of care means committing to the people who deliver the work and empowering service users. She is best known for her leadership style\, which inspires those who serve vulnerable populations to embrace responsibility for transforming the way healthcare is delivered. She is passionate about a “no wrong door” approach to integrated care and works across systems to ensure individuals and families get whole-person\, recovery-oriented services regardless of where they seek help.   \n\n\n\nMs. Daub has more than 30 years of experience in direct patient care\, program administration\, and managed care. For 18 years\, she served as director of behavioral health at a multisite federally qualified health center in Philadelphia where she integrated care using the Behavioral Health Consultation model. She co-founded the largest network of primary care behavioral health providers in the country and was recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers with the Innovations Award.    \n\n\n\nRead more\nWhen health disparities among people with serious mental illness were recognized\, Ms. Daub brought her integrated care skills to community mental health organizations across the country as a senior integrated care consultant for the National Council for Behavioral Health.  \n\n\n\nImmediately prior to joining HMA\, she was the senior director of integrated care initiatives for UPMC/Community Care Behavioral Health\, Pennsylvania’s largest Medicaid behavioral health managed care organization. She led the scaling of behavioral health homes to 65 organizations serving adolescents\, adults\, and individuals receiving opioid treatment.   \n\n\n\nMs. Daub earned a master’s degree in social work from Smith College School for Social Work and a postgraduate certification in marriage and family therapy. She is published in the area of integrated care workforce development. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association and has an active clinical practice.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarsha Johnson\, LCSW\, is a coach and consultant who believes that when people are supported in realizing their potential\, everything else—programs\, teams\, and community impact—is strengthened. Her work focuses on the intersection of people\, process\, and structure\, helping organizations bring more empathy and purpose into their work. \n\n\n\nMarsha has held leadership roles across nonprofit and for-profit sectors\, from start-ups to established enterprises. She draws on her background in human behavior\, organizational design\, change management and implementation science to help leaders and teams tackle the real\, thorny challenges of crafting effective organizations where people can make meaningful contributions. \n\n\n\nRead more\nBefore launching her consultancy\, Marsha led top-performing teams in public healthcare consulting and served for many years in healthcare organizations in roles ranging from direct service to executive leadership. Her work spanned workforce and leadership development\, community partnerships\, employee engagement\, and care redesign. At the Urban Health Institute at Cooper Health System\, she led initiatives that transformed employee engagement—from the second lowest to the second highest performance across the health system within two years. As Chief Learning Officer at the Camden Coalition for Healthcare Providers\, she developed the RELATE supervision model\, a nationally recognized framework for fostering high-performing interprofessional teams in complex care. \n\n\n\nMarsha earned her master’s in social work from Smith College and is a Certified Facilitator in DiSC® and Five Behaviors® and completed Prosci change management training. Outside of work\, you’ll likely find her in the garden\, planning her next dinner gathering\, or keeping up with her two teenage daughters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nThe Workforce Solutions Jam is a monthly webinar to build national momentum and encourage collaboration through the Workforce Solutions Partnership. The partnership is leveraging Collective Impact to address the workforce crisis\, and using a cross-sector approach to address the long-standing challenges for expanding and solidifying the behavioral health workforce. \n\n\n\nThe Workforce Solutions Partnership is the new name for the partnership between the National Council for Mental Wellbeing\, Health Management Associates and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership. The Center for Workforce Solutions continues to operate as an initiative of the National Council.
URL:https://www.leaders4health.org/event/workforce-solutions-jam-november-2025/
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