BH Catalyst Office Hours
Behavioral Health Catalyst is looking to understand current levels of behavioral health need, including potential increasing demand. Relatedly, we are trying to get a picture of current funding levels and sources so that we can build awareness of the impact that current events are having on communities.
Please join us for office hours to share your thoughts!
BH Catalyst Office Hours
Behavioral Health Catalyst is looking to understand current levels of behavioral health need, including potential increasing demand. Relatedly, we are trying to get a picture of current funding levels and sources so that we can build awareness of the impact that current events are having on communities.
Please join us for office hours to share your thoughts!
2024 NAMI Washington State Conference
Join NAMI for their 2024 Washington State Conference as they celebrate 45 years of going Beyond the Status Quo and taking a look forward at New Horizons in Mental Health. They will be hosting the event at the beautiful Yakima Convention and Event Center starting at noon on September 28th and ending at noon on September 29th. Saturday night will also feature a 1979 themed party to celebrate the year we were founded!
Conference Highlights:
Welcome Keynote Speaker: Congressman Adam Smith - Author of Lost & Broken: My Journey Back from Chronic Pain and Crippling Anxiety
45 Year Anniversary Dinner & Costume Dance Party - theme 1979, the year of our founding!
Art Show and Book Fair!
***Your registration fee includes all meals and snacks, with the exception of breakfast which is provided by your hotel (La Quinta), access to all plenary sessions and workshop breakout sessions, access to the art show and book fair, and sponsor vendor areas***
Early Bird pricing ends on Sept 5th!
Regular pricing is Sept 6th - 18th
Late pricing is Sept 19th - Day of
***Meals & Snacks - Saturday, 9/28 and Sunday 9/29 you will be provided with 1 snack break and a boxed sandwich lunch with your ticket purchase. If you are bringing a guest who is not attending the conference, but would like meals, please select that option in the form. The Hotel provides breakfast.***
Re-Imagining Behavioral Health: Race, Equity & Social Justice Conference
Harborview Behavioral Health Institute is hosting its 5th annual Re-Imagining Behavioral Health: Race, Equity & Social Justice Conference, from September 26-27, 2024. Conference registration opens June 2024.
The conference, which remains virtual and free of cost, serves as a pivotal platform for sharing insights, practices, and policies aimed at advancing equity and social justice within our communities and the behavioral health sphere.
With an expected audience of over 1,000 attendees from both Washington state and across the nation, this conference presents a unique opportunity to share your knowledge, inspire others, and contribute to meaningful discussions surrounding race, equity, and social justice in behavioral health.
Registration Link to Follow.
Community-Led Innovations in Children and Youth Behavioral Health
This event is specific to members of Behavioral Health Catalyst’s philanthropic network. If you are a philanthropist looking to join our network, please sign up here.
This learning session will focus on investing in community-led organizations addressing behavioral health needs, with a special focus on the expansion of our Community Catalyst Fund.
BH Catalyst is designing the next generation of its pooled fund. We aim to raise a minimum of $1M for the Community Catalyst Fund, which will channel investment to community-led organizations. To learn more about this work or ways to get involved, we invite you to join us on June 18th.
If you have any questions about this event, you can contact us via our website or at info@bhcatalyst.org.
Integrated Care Conference: Cultivating Integrated Care within the Behavioral Health Ecosystem
Behavioral Health Catalyst is attending the 2024 Integrated Care Conference. Meet us there!
June 6-7, 2024: Cultivating Integrated Care within the Behavioral Health Ecosystem
About the Conference
Integrated care is a crucial component of the behavioral health ecosystem. Supporting our patients and care teams in integrated care requires critical innovations, rethinking approaches and strengthening systems. In this conference, distinguished keynote speakers, thought leaders, and community voices will lead a variety of sessions and workshops to discuss ideas and generate solutions. Join a community of partners to share ideas, learn about community-level innovations relevant to integrated care, and help improve behavioral healthcare and health equity in the State of Washington and beyond.
The University of Washington Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions (AIMS) Center and the Integrated Care Training Program (ICTP) are sponsoring this opportunity to learn about and discuss community-level innovations relevant to integrated care. More information about the conference.
Conference Breakout Threads
Building Connections Across the Behavioral Health Ecosystem
Integrated Care Skills Workshops
Workforce Strategies in Integrated Care
Pre-Conference Skills Sessions
Keynote Speaker
Virna Little, Psy. D, LCSW-r, MBA, CCM, SAP, will address integrated care within a behavioral health ecosystem
Loretta Christensen, MD, MBA, MSJ, FACS, will address creating community based programs within the Indian Health Service
Registration Now Open!
Please register to the conference here by May 28, 2024 11:59 PM PDT.
Cost to Attend
Non-Student, employed in WA: $139*
Student or trainee in WA: Free*
Non-Student, NOT employed in WA: $239
Student or trainee NOT in WA: $139
Scholarships for registration fee are available: please email uwictp@uw.edu for information.
*The University of Washington School of Medicine gratefully acknowledges receipt of educational grant support for this activity from the Washington State Legislature through the Safety-Net Hospital Assessment, working to expand access to psychiatric services throughout Washington State. This funding allows us to subsidize the cost of attendance for student/trainees and employees in Washington State.
For more information, please email uwictp@uw.edu.
Say It Out Loud (SIOL) Conference
The Say It Out Loud (SIOL) Conference focuses on information sharing and networking to improve behavioral health services and decrease disparities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals. The conference strives to provide space to educate and share knowledge with attendees to better serve and support LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Dialogue is encouraged across all topics that touch and impact individuals including understanding how difference with regards to gender identity and sexuality impact overall behavioral and physical health, self-determination and well-being. All are welcome. Attendees in the past have included professionals from many areas such as behavioral health (mental health and substance use) across all ages and populations, non-profit agencies who serve LGBTQ+ individuals and families, child welfare, education, criminal justice, etc. The conference has had continued success and growth year after year and the goal of the conference is to continue making an impact in the lives of individuals for years to come. The conference is sponsored by the Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR).
If you have questions, reach out to the Conference Planning Team
Phone: (775) 682-9103
Email: contactus@sayingitoutloud.org
Please email with the Subject line, “SIOL Registration” for more information or questions.
Voices for Children 2024
Behavioral Health Catalyst is attending Children’s Alliance’s 2024 Voices for Children celebration. We hope to see you there!
Registration is open now for Voices for Children on Thursday, May 16 with featured speaker, bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo. This fundraising event raises vital support for equity-focused advocacy for kids so that every child grows up with an abundance of opportunities to reach their vast potential.
This year's event will take place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Pioneer Square, 255 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104.
Interested in sponsoring the event? Download the sponsor packet or contact funddevelopment@childrensalliance.org
About the speaker:
Ijeoma Oluo is a New York Times bestselling author whose books include So You Want To Talk About Race, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America, and her latest, Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World - and How You Can Too. She writes extensively on social issues such as race and gender and has earned several recognitions for her groundbreaking work.
Ijeoma and Children’s Alliance Executive Director, Dr. Stephan Blanford, will discuss the transformative ideas in her latest book and explore how we can harness our power to create a better future for every child.
Photo credit: Samuel Engleking
Presentation Submissions Due for Re-Imagining Behavioral Health: Race, Equity & Social Justice Conference
Harborview Behavioral Health Institute's 5th annual Re-Imagining Behavioral Health: Race, Equity & Social Justice Conference, is taking place on September 26-27, 2024. Conference registration opens June 2024.
The conference, which remains virtual and free of cost, serves as a pivotal platform for sharing insights, practices, and policies aimed at advancing equity and social justice within our communities and the behavioral health sphere.
Harboview is actively seeking proposals for presentations that align with our conference's mission of fostering a learning environment, forging partnerships, and advancing equity within behavioral health systems. They invite you to submit your proposal by May 10, 2024, through the online submission form accessible via this link: https://bhinstitute.uw.edu/call-for-presentations.
Please note that all presentations must be educational in nature and should not serve as a platform for marketing products or services.
With an expected audience of over 1,000 attendees from both Washington state and across the nation, this conference presents a unique opportunity to share your knowledge, inspire others, and contribute to meaningful discussions surrounding race, equity, and social justice in behavioral health.
For more information about the conference and the call for presentations, please visit our conference webpage https://bhinstitute.uw.edu/resj and the call for presentations webpage https://bhinstitute.uw.edu/call-for-presentations. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Behavioral Health Institute at bhinstitute@uw.edu.