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Texas mental health center employees move toward unionization
Employees at the Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Houston have taken steps to unionize with the Communications Workers of America, according to a June 27 report from Houston Public Media. -
Mental health platform raises $9M in series A funding round
Blueprint, a technology platform for mental health providers, recently underwent a series A funding round. Here are five things to know: -
4 steps to see measurable outcomes in a behavioral health system
While the pervasiveness of behavioral health conditions continues to rise on a national level, the urgency to seek care, delay of care, cost of care and shortage of behavioral health professionals prohibits individuals from receiving the help they need, according to a June 26 report from the Advisory Board.
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NYC Health + Hospitals' $1M plan to retain behavioral health staff
NYC Health + Hospitals is distributing $1 million in student loan repayments among members of its behavioral health staff as part of its Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program, according to a June 28 news release shared with Becker's. -
HHS awards $31.5M in grants for child, teen, young adult behavioral health
The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $31.5 million in grants dedicated to expanding behavioral health services for children, teenagers and young adults through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. -
2 charged with conspiracy to breach mental healthcare record system
Two men have been charged with conspiring to access a computer from their former employer, a nonprofit mental healthcare provider operating recovery centers across Massachusetts. -
Magellan lands $1.2B Idaho behavioral health contract
Magellan Healthcare has been awarded the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan contract, according to a June 27 report from ABC affiliate KIFI.
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Forge Health welcomes new clinical chief
Guy Maytal, MD, has been appointed chief of integrated care and head of psycho-oncology for value-based mental health and substance use care provider Forge Health, based in New York City. -
Texas behavioral health network receives $750K grant
The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, based in Waco, Texas, received a $750,000 two-year grant from the Episcopal Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Houston, according to a June 26 report from the Waco Tribune-Herald. -
New behavioral health facility opens in West Virginia
Community Care of West Virginia held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of a new behavioral health facility in Weston, W.Va., CBS affiliate WDTV reported June 26. -
5 reasons behavioral health patients aren't getting the care they need
The pervasiveness of behavioral health conditions continues to rise on a national level, but many patients are not receiving the help they need, according to a June 26 report from the Advisory Board.
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Washington county to dedicate $6.5M to youth mental health
Snohomish County, Wash., is providing $6.5 million in funding for youth mental health, according to a June 26 report from the Everett Herald. -
Best, worst states for access to mental healthcare
Here are the best states for access to mental healthcare, according to Mental Health America's 2022 Access to Care Ranking of the 50 states and the District of Columbia: -
Maine Behavioral Healthcare appoints VP of medical affairs, intensive services
James Wolak, MD, has been appointed South Portland-based Maine Behavioral Healthcare's vice president of medical affairs, intensive services. -
Longtime CEO of Hawaiian island's largest mental health nonprofit to retire
Jud Cunningham, the CEO of Maui (Hawaii) Behavioral Health Resources, is set to retire on June 30 after serving as CEO for 27 years, according to a June 24 report from The Maui News. -
Kansas medical center receives $75K grant to expand behavioral health workforce
Hays, Kan.-based High Plains Mental Health Center in has received a $75,000 grant from the Schmidt Foundation to expand the behavioral health workforce in northwest Kansas, according to a June 26 report from the Hays Post. -
The behavioral health workforce in 10 numbers
Here are 10 stats to know about the behavioral health workforce, according to a survey from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing published April 25: -
North Carolina hospital adds medical director for behavioral health
M. Ed Kelley, MD, has been appointed medical director of the behavioral health department at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., according to a June 23 report from ABC affiliate WLOS. -
Vitality Unlimited receives funding for 3 behavioral health projects in Nevada
Vitality Unlimited has been approved for a final $218,500 American Rescue Plan Act payment to fund three of its behavioral health projects in Nevada, according to a June 22 report from the Elko Daily Free Press. -
MyMichigan Health receives grants to develop Child and Adolescent Health Centers
MyMichigan Health Foundation has received two $100,000 planning grants from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to fund child and adolescent health centers, according to a June 22 report from the Morning Sun.
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