Exciting news! The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently received grant funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish the Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS).
Adopting an effective mental health program or service is not just about the “what” of the program, but also the “how” of practice change. CMHIS focuses on the “how” and creates tools and resources to support organizations in preparing, implementing, and sustaining effective mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery programs and services.
As the Midwest Hub, we serve grantees funded by SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services (service, capacity building, and technical assistance recipients) and community-based organizations that oversee or directly provide mental health services in HHS Regions 5 and 7, which include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
If you are a mental health system leader/administrator, staff member responsible for implementing mental health programs and practices, policymaker/funder, or training and technical assistance provider, please visit our website and create an account to subscribe to our email list, where we will send more information as it becomes available. You will also receive national communications from CMHIS, such as information about upcoming events and the release of new resources.
In the meantime, if you have questions about CMHIS and what to expect in the future, email us at [email protected].
Effective mental health care is foundational to good health. We look forward to helping you map the course and navigate roadblocks to ensure that the people who need it receive excellent mental health care!
Please note: While we do not provide training on specific mental health practices, SAMHSA's Technical Assistance and Training Directory contains contact information for organizations that may be able to provide assistance.
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