Building a Strategic Action Plan for Sustainability of an Integrated Behavioral and Primary Care Program

Denise Middlebrook, PhD In today’s healthcare landscape, the integration of behavioral health services with primary care has become a vital approach to improving patient outcomes, enhancing care coordination, and promoting…

Creating a Sample Strategic Plan

Tai Paquin, LADAC As we have discussed thus far, developing a comprehensive strategic plan is essential for agencies to navigate a path towards their long-term objectives effectively. A strategic plan…

The Critical Role of Policies and Procedures

Tai M. Paquin, LADAC As we conclude year three of BH2I-2, we still find challenges such as securing buy-ins from providers, confusion or errors about processes, or oversights made in…

The Benefits of Developing a Clinic Flowchart for Screening Behavioral Health in Primary Care

Denise L Middlebrook, PhD In recent conversations that I have had with grantees, I realized that many of our grantees have yet to develop a flowchart that captures the patient…

Enhancing Tribal Health with Care Coordination

Tai Paquin, LADAC 1. Have clients faced barriers such as communication difficulties or lack of transportation that hinder their healthcare needs? Yes No 2. Have there been instances where services…

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Solution-Focused Problem-Solving

Denise Middlebrook, PhD In a recent technical assistance call with one of your fellow BH2I grantees, the project director mentioned that her approach to project problems and challenges is to…

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Project Burnout

Denise Middlebrook, PhD This is year three of the BH2I project and I must ask you, are any of you feeling burned out? Are any of you feeling like your…

Addressing Suicide: Community Initiatives

Tai Paquin, LADAC Last month, we held a webinar dedicated to the topic of tribal community partnerships. This presentation emphasized the importance of seeking out community partners to provide support…

Understanding Substance Use Disorder

In our Indigenous communities, many of our relatives struggle with substance use disorder (SUD), making it hard for them to participate fully in the community. Their actions, under the influence…

The Power of Peer Learning

Tai Paquin, LADAC In a fast-paced world that is often defined by individual achievements and a competitive nature, witnessing groups collaborating can be a refreshing change in pace. Recently, I…