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Links & Reports
Available here are links relevant to the behavioral health workforce and full reports on Collaborative Initiatives and those of our partners.
Highlighted Links
- Allied Health Workforce Policy Board Legislative Report January 2010
This report provides a review of current labor market shortage areas, public and private initiatives to address shortages, and legislative recommendations. The report includes information about the behavioral health field and workforce.
http://www.cwealf.org/files/media/Resource/AHWPB_2010.pdf - Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health Workforce
The Annapolis Coalition is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the recruitment, retention, training, and performance of the prevention and treatment workforce in the mental health and addictions sectors of the behavioral health field.
http://www.annapoliscoalition.org - Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence Website
This New York State Psychiatric Institute website provides information for families, consumers, providers, researchers, and the general public about culturally and linguistically competent mental health care.
http://www.nyspi.org/culturalcompetence/ - State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF)
The website of the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families provides information about services, programs, initiatives and advisory groups.
http://www.ct.gov/dcf - State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education (DHE)
The State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education website offers information about all Connecticut higher education institutions as well as a statistical database for use by interested individuals and groups.
http://www.ctdhe.org - State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website includes information about services, programs, initiatives and advisory groups.
http://www.ct.gov/dmhas - State of Connecticut Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant
This site provides information about the background, development and implementation of the CT Mental Health Transformation Grant, including workforce initiatives.
http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2901&q=335038 - The Caring Network Film Series
The Southwest Regional Mental Health Board website features The Caring Network Film Series, with four 30-minute videos on Women in Recovery; Young Adults and the College Years; Men and Depression; and Recognizing Your Child's Mental Health Needs.
http://www.swrmhb.org/
- Allied Health Workforce Policy Board Legislative Report January 2010
General Links
- Advocacy Unlimited
Advocacy Unlimited offers comprehensive recovery and advocacy education and training for persons with, or in recovery from, psychiatric disabilities or co-occurring disorders.
http://www.mindlink.org - Competencies for Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisors
This publication provides lists of the competencies necessary for effective supervision in substance abuse treatment programs. It also provides administrators with guidelines for implementing supervisory training.
http://store.samhsa.gov/product/TAP-21A-Competencies-for-Substance-Abuse-Treatment-Clinical-Supervisors/SMA08-4243 - Connecticut 211
2-1-1 is Connecticut’s free information and referral service, supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.,
http://www.211ct.org - Connecticut Certification Board
The Connecticut Certification Board, Inc. (CCB) is an independent nonprofit organization that offers certain behavioral health care credentials.
http://www.ctcertboard.org - Connecticut Clearinghouse
Connecticut Clearinghouse, a program of Wheeler Clinic’s Connecticut Center for Prevention, Wellness and Recovery, is a statewide library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention and health promotion, treatment and recovery, wellness and other related topics.
http://www.ctclearinghouse.org - Connecticut Community Colleges' Health Career Academy
The Academy is an online resource for students interested in health care careers. Health career information from all 12 community colleges and partner agencies promotes professional development and helps students make informed educational and training decisions.
http://www.commnet.edu/healthcare/ - Connecticut Network of Care for Behavioral Health
This website is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. It is maintained by state and private partners committed to promoting access to behavioral health care information for all residents of Connecticut.
http://www.connecticut.networkofcare.org/mh/home/index.cfm - Connecticut State Government
This is the online Connecticut State Government portal.
http://www.ct.gov - Continuing Education Webinars: Assessing Quality of Care and Counselor Competency, Part 1
Each of the webinars provided through The Yale Group on Workforce Development may be found in this section. Simply click on the webinar and view it! All trainings are managed by Yale as part of Connecticut’s Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant.
http://vimeo.com/19181973 - Continuing Education Webinars: Assessing Quality of Care and Counselor Competency, Part 2 http://vimeo.com/19224597
- Essential Learning LMS
Essential Learning, based in San Diego, Calif., is among the largest providers of e-learning services to behavioral health, substance abuse, developmental disability, and child welfare organizations nationwide.
http://essentiallearning.com/ - Families United
Families United for Children's Mental Health is a Connecticut support and advocacy group, run by and for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs.
http://www.familiesunited.org, mailto:email@familiesunited.org - Focus on Recovery - United (FOR-U)
Based in Middletown, CT, Focus On Recovery-United, Inc. (FOR-U) offers training and education to promote positive change for adults, families, and communities. FOR-U managed the CT Recovery Employment Consultation Service (C-RECS).
http://www.focusonrecovery.org/site/ - Global Implementation Conference
Information on the July 2011 Washington, DC Global Implementation Conference, "The Science and Practice of Using Science in Practice"
http://www.implementationconference.org - Health Careers in Connecticut - The H.O.T. Guide
H.O.T. - Health Occupations and Technology - Careers in CT, prepared by the Connecticut AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Program, is a comprehensive guide to Connecticut health and biotechnology careers. Links are provided to the 5 CT AHECs.
http://www.healthcareersinct.com/about.php - Health Careers in Connecticut - The H.O.T. Guide
H.O.T. - Health Occupations and Technology - Careers in CT, prepared by the Connecticut AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Program, is a comprehensive guide to Connecticut health and biotechnology careers. Links are also provided to the five CT AHEC programs.
http://www.healthcareersinct.com/about.php - How to Avoid Ethical Mistakes in Supervision - Part 1 (video) http://www.vimeo.com/22910957
- How to Avoid Ethical Mistakes in Supervision - Part 2 (video) http://vimeo.com/23806476
- KidsMentalHealthInfo Website
This site offers mental health resource information for parents, caregivers, providers and policy-makers. It is maintained by the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut and staffed by the Connecticut Center for Effective Practice.
http://www.kidsmentalhealthinfo.com - Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Mental Health First Aid USA is managed, operated, and disseminated by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/program_overview/ - NAMI
NAMI is a national organization offering support, education, advocacy and research.to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
http://www.nami.org - NAMI-CT
NAMI-CT is a statewide member organization which, with its local affiliates, provides support to families and consumers who face the challenges of living with mental illnesses.
http://www.namict.org - National Implementation Research Network
The National Implementation Research Network website offers information and resources on implementation science.
http://nirn.fpg.unc.edu - National Implementation Research Network Publications and Resources
Resources and publications of the National Implementation Research Network
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~nirn/resources/publications - National Wraparound Initiative
The NWI works to promote understanding about the components and benefits of Wraparound, and to provide resources to facilitate high quality and consistent Wraparound implementation.
http://www.nwi.pdx.edu - State of Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
The State Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is a division of the Connecticut Department of Social Services that provides two essential programs to Connecticut citizens: Disability Determination Services and the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.
http://www.brs.state.ct.us/ - State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
The Department of Administrative Services provides state level human resources and personnel services. DAS also contracts with Connecticut community colleges for state employee training.
http://www.das.state.ct.us - State of Connecticut Department of Labor
The Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) seeks to protect and promote the interests of Connecticut workers and helps to develop and maintain the economic health of the state.
http://www.dol.gov/ - State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Office of Multicultural Affairs
The goal of the DMHAS Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is to assure that cultural competence is an integral component of all services that DMHAS provides for people of every ethnic/cultural group.
http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2900&q=334780#training - State of Connecticut DMHAS Co-Occurring Disorders Initiative
This website provides relevant program, guidelines and competencies information for the DMHAS Co-Occurring Disorders Initiative.
http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cosig - Supervision in Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment
This site provides clinicians with information related to Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment and the role of supervision in supporting this evidence-based practice (EBP).
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/communitysupport/toolkits/cooccurring/ - United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA)
USPRA aims to implement state-of-the-art psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practices through education, professional credentialing, research, service outcomes, and networking.
http://www.uspra.org - Wheelerclinic.org
Wheeler Clinic is an independent, not-for-profit, community-based organization that provides a comprehensive continuum of mental health, substance abuse recovery and famiily-related services in Central Connecticut.,
http://Wheelerclinic.org
- Advocacy Unlimited
Highlighted Reports
- Allied Health Workforce Policy Board Annual Legislative Report January 2011
This report provides a review of current allied health labor market shortage areas, public and private initiatives to address shortages, and legislative recommendations. The report includes information about the behavioral health field and workforce.
Download - Collaborative Diversity Action Report 2009
This report suggests strategies for recruitment, retention, and meaningful participation in the Collaborative of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and persons in recovery, youth, and family members.
Download - Connecticut Behavioral Health Career Vignettes
Thirty personal life stories are presented of people either employed in the Connecticut behavioral health workforce or working as advocates for individuals and families served by the Connecticut behavioral health system of care.
Download - Connecticut Career Pathways in Behavioral Health January 2011
This report includes completion data for behavioral health-related programs of study at Connecticut colleges and universities during Academic Year 2007-2008, a Career Pathways Map, and Behavioral Health Career Blueprints for 16 occupations.
Download - Connecticut Parent Leadership Report 2007
This report provides a discussion of Parent Leadership Training, review of Parent Leadership curricula and recommendations regarding Connecticut's Parent Leadership Initiative.
Download - Connecticut Programs of Study in Behavioral Health
This report provides alphabetized, hyperlinked summary information on 204 behavioral health-related programs of study in 34 Connecticut two-year, four-year and graduate educational institutions.
Download - Connecticut Resources for Fostering the Youth and Young Adult Voice in Behavioral Health
This directory presents information on groups and organizations that foster leadership, advocacy development, mentoring and peer support amoung youth and young adults.
Download - Strengthening Connecticut's Youth and Young Adult Voice on Behavioral Health
This report outlines the perspective of key leaders on the optimum roles for youth and young adults in the planning and management of state-funded services. The report also identifies key subgroups within the category of youth and young adults.
Download - Workforce Development: Transformation in Action November 2009
This technical brief, by the federal Transformation Center of the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, highlights Connecticut Transformation-grant funded workforce development initiatives.
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- Allied Health Workforce Policy Board Annual Legislative Report January 2011
General Reports
- Increasing Employment of Persons in Recovery in the Mental Health Workforce: Emerging Practices
To guide the implementation and operation of the CT Recovery Employment and Consultation Service (C-RECS), this 2007 paper identified and defined emerging practices to increase employment of adult consumers in the mental health workforce.
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- Increasing Employment of Persons in Recovery in the Mental Health Workforce: Emerging Practices
