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Behavioral health policy momentum only counts when people can reach timely care, which means scaling what works and reducing friction.

#BehavioralHealth #988Lifeline #MentalHealthPolicy
November 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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🏆 It’s the final week to nominate someone for a 2027 BHECN Annual Award!

Help us recognize the people and partnerships strengthening behavioral health across Nebraska. Nominations close Friday, Nov. 6.

go.unmc.edu/bhecnawardno...

#BHECN #BehavioralHealth
Graphic promoting nominations for the 2027 BHECN Annual Awards and the five publicly nominated award categories. Nominations close Friday, Nov. 6.
November 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Hennepin Healthcare is pushing for crucial changes in Medicaid coverage that could transform behavioral health support for families—are you ready for the impact?

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#HennepinCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #HealthcareFunding #BehavioralHealth #MedicaidCoverage
Board hears Hennepin Healthcare funding and Medicaid coverage requests, including removal of MAT prior authorization
Staff presented Hennepin Healthcare system changes to the platform requesting durable state funding, Medicaid coverage for intensive outpatient programs for parents and children, support for collaborative care models, and removal of prior authorization for medication-assisted therapy.
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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Most agencies report clicks, impressions, and traffic. elev8 tracks leads, VOBs, qualified VOBs, and admits, broken down for each channel, from first click to discharge.

#BehavioralHealth #AddictionTreatment
Reporting & Analytics | elev8tech
From first click to discharge: full-funnel visibility for behavioral health centers. Unified marketing, admissions, CRM, and call data.
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October 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Kids often resist meds, feeling it's about identity, not defiance. BrainSteady™ provides support, empowering them and easing family stress, making care a reality.

#Pediatrics #Psychiatry #EmotionalRegulation #FunctionalMedicine #BehavioralHealth #Neurodevelopment
October 30, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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Muscogee County's new Community Care Program is set to revolutionize healthcare access with capped payments and weekly claims processing for eligible residents!

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#ColumbusMuscogeeCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #ColumbusCommunity #BehavioralHealth #HealthcareAccess #CommunitySupport
Council approves Community Care Program contracts with local providers and third‑party administrator
Following a staff presentation, council approved contracts to implement a new Community Care Program (formerly indigent care) with six providers and a third‑party administrator; the program uses provider agreements, participant eligibility verification, a participant card, capped payments and a weekly claims process.
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Got a clawback notice from an insurance company? You're not alone.

NASW is advocating for a fairer, more predictable process for clinical social workers.

Read our Tips &Tricks article here:
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#SocialWork #MentalHealthCare #BehavioralHealth #AdvocacyInAction
October 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Welcome Derionah Abner, LGPC, to Chesapeake Health Care’s Behavioral Health team! 💙

Derionah is passionate about supporting mental & emotional well-being in our lower Eastern Shore community.

📞 Call 410-651-2204 for appointments!

#ChesapeakeHealthCare #BehavioralHealth #WelcomeToTheTeam
Welcome message for Derionah Abner, LGPC, a Mental Health Therapist at Chesapeake Health Care, featuring her professional portrait.
November 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Got a clawback notice from an insurance company? You're not alone.

NASW is advocating for a fairer, more predictable process for clinical social workers.
Read our Tips & Tools for Social Workers article, linked below:
bit.ly/48rc4Tw

#SocialWork #MentalHealthCare #BehavioralHealth #AdvocacyInAction
October 30, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Got a clawback notice from an insurance company? You're not alone.
NASW is advocating for a fairer, more predictable process for clinical social workers.
Read our Tips & Tools for Social Workers article, linked below:
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#SocialWork #MentalHealthCare #BehavioralHealth #AdvocacyInAction
October 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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📣Three videos produced by MCD and the Maine Pediatric Behavioral Health Partnership have been selected for the #APHAFilmFestival2026 on-demand lineup!
Attending #APHA2026?👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/a_3QPo0
#PublicHealth #BehavioralHealth @apha.org
apha film festival 2026 logo. Three screenshots from videos laid out in film strip. Text: featured at apha film festival 2026. 3 videos highlight maine's pediatric mental health care access program. watch on demand at apha 2026
November 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Community volunteers are stepping up in remarkable ways to support flood survivors, with shelters, cleanup kits, and crucial mental health resources now available.

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#PagosaSpringsArchuletaCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #DisasterRelief #BehavioralHealth
Officials describe shelters, volunteer efforts and mental-health resources for flood survivors
Town and county leaders thanked volunteers, described sheltering and distribution plans and highlighted behavioral-health resources for residents coping with the event; churches and nonprofits are organizing cleanup kits and gas cards.
citizenportal.ai
November 1, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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Ritter Center has unveiled a transformative 14,000-square-foot health and wellness hub in San Rafael, revolutionizing access to care for those in need with a $10.44 million boost from the state.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #HomelessnessSupport #BehavioralHealth #SanRafaelHealth
Ritter Center opens 14,000 sq ft health and wellness center with $10.44 million in state funding
Ritter Center in San Rafael opened a 14,000-square-foot health and wellness center funded in part by a $10,440,000 state investment from Proposition 1, consolidating primary care, behavioral health and substance use treatment and increasing the nonprofit’s capacity by about 25%.
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October 31, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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St. Tammany Parish is set to transfer $1.5 million in opioid-abatement funds to enhance the Safe Haven crisis center, aiming to provide vital support for those in behavioral health crises.

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#TammanyParish #LA #CitizenPortal #CrisisIntervention #StTammanyParish #BehavioralHealth
Parish plans $1.5M transfer for Safe Haven crisis center; FTA urban transit award of $3.77M noted
Committee agreed to refer a grants amendment transferring $1.5 million in opioid-abatement obligations to support the Safe Haven crisis receiving center and reviewed a $3,767,485 FTA urban transit award covering 2026–2037 with local matches.
citizenportal.ai
November 3, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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County councilors are demanding transparency on nearly $445 million in subcontracted human-services spending, questioning how state and federal funds are distributed and monitored.

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#NorthamptonCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #BehavioralHealth #HumanServices #FiscalAccountability
County staff defend large human-services subcontract lines as state- and federally funded
Staff said 92% of human-services funding comes from state and federal sources and that subcontracted providers carry most service delivery costs; councilors requested line-item clarity and subcontract breakdowns for a $444.9 million total cited in discussion.
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November 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Western New York Area Health Education Center just secured $1.5 million to revolutionize healthcare planning across Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming counties—could this be the boost our communities need?

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#WyomingCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #BehavioralHealth #HealthcareAccess
WNY A‑HEC to lead $1.5M regional health planning that includes Wyoming County
Western New York Area Health Education Center received $1.5 million to plan regional health improvements covering Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties; Year‑1 work will assess access, behavioral health integration, workforce and potential projects such as pediatric dentistry and paramedicine.
citizenportal.ai
November 3, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Virginia's Secretary of Health and Human Resources reveals a groundbreaking $1.4 billion investment to reshape behavioral health and child welfare before the administration's end.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #VirginiaChildWelfare #MaternalHealth #BehavioralHealth #PublicSafety
HHR secretary outlines $1.4 billion behavioral‑health push and plans to shore up child welfare ahead of session
Secretary Janet Kelly told the Health & Human Services committee that HHR has invested heavily in behavioral health and is preparing legislative priorities and operational steps on nursing homes, child welfare and Medicaid implementation during the administration's remaining months.
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Thriving Mind South's CFO reveals that only 4.2% of a $140 million budget is for administration, highlighting the complex web of funding restrictions that shape behavioral health services in Miami-Dade.

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#County #FL #CitizenPortal #FundingTransparency #BehavioralHealth
Managing entity outlines $140 million behavioral‑health budget and limits on fund flexibility
Thriving Minds South CFO Steve Zuckerman told the Miami‑Dade Behavioral Health Board that the managing entity oversees roughly $140,000,000 in DCF and federal funds, that funds are divided into restricted OCAs and cannot be freely reallocated, and that the entity runs low administrative costs while seeking enhancement plans to request extra resources.
citizenportal.ai
November 1, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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The Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission is set to discuss a crucial stakeholder list for implementing Assembly Bill 384 that could transform Nevada's juvenile justice system.

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#NV #CitizenPortal #YouthEmpowerment #BehavioralHealth #CommunityServices #NevadaJuvenileJustice
Committee forwards AB 384 stakeholder list to full Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission
The JJOC Planning & Development Committee voted to send its draft stakeholder list and working-group materials for AB 384 wraparound services to the full commission on Feb. 9 for further discussion and possible action; the packet will be posted within 24 hours.
citizenportal.ai
October 29, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Advocate David Perry warns that the new Miami Safe Streets grant could criminalize homelessness by tying housing to mandatory treatment, igniting a heated debate on civil rights and care.

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#County #FL #CitizenPortal #MiamiHomelessness #HousingFirst #BehavioralHealth
Advocate David Perry warns Miami Safe Streets grant risks criminalizing people experiencing homelessness
At a Homeless Trust meeting, advocate David Perry said the HHS-funded Miami Safe Streets grant ties housing to treatment and risks criminalizing people experiencing homelessness; board members and Judge Leifman defended the grant as an addition to Housing First focused on a high-need subset.
citizenportal.ai
November 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Street medicine teams are revolutionizing healthcare for the unsheltered in California, proving that compassionate, on-the-ground care can transform lives.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #WorkforceDevelopment #BehavioralHealth
Street medicine presenters urge MHWA investment in integrated mobile care and workforce training
USC and Sacramento street-medicine speakers told the commission that mobile teams delivering primary care, behavioral health and SUD services can meet most street-level needs; they recommended MHWA-funded pilots to integrate street medicine into full-service partnerships and to require Medi-Cal/managed-care contracts to recognize street medicine as a provider type.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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🌱 Know an early-career professional already making an impact on Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce?

Nominate them for the 2027 BHECN Emerging Leader Award by Nov. 6.

go.unmc.edu/bhecnawardno...

#BHECN #BehavioralHealth
2027 BHECN Emerging Leader Award nomination graphic featuring a growing plant icon and the words “Learn, Lead, Make an Impact.” The award recognizes student leadership and commitment to behavioral health in Nebraska. Nominations are due Friday, Nov. 6.
October 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Join me on 11/5 for an innovative webinar #CaseManagement #BehavioralHealth #CareCoordination #InterprofessionalTeams @casemanagementmag.bsky.social @ificinfo.bsky.social
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October 25, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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AI is reshaping behavioral health. More tools don't mean more value. Ritten CEO Noah Whitehead explains why.

🎥 Watch the full episode:
https://elev8.io/knowledge/podcast/ai-automation-future-behavioral-health-ritten

#BehavioralHealth #HealthcareAI #HealthTech #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth
October 26, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Fresno County is making strides with new libraries and a major Behavioral Health remodel, but will they secure the extra management help needed to keep these vital projects on track?

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#FresnoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicLibraries #ConstructionManagement #BehavioralHealth
County outlines sweeping capital projects; supervisors ask for extra construction management support
County staff updated the board on major capital projects — including new Clovis and Reedley libraries, a Behavioral Health remodel and a sheriff headquarters move — and supervisors urged hiring outside construction management help to keep schedules and grant funding on track.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:10 AM