Family Care Connections
2021-10-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
The Family Care Connections workgroup designs Family Care Connections that prioritize family and youth voice and choice in the development and implementation of an individualized and coordinated plan of care that includes pediatric primary care, schools, and behavioral health in order to support and enhance the social, emotional, and physical health of children, youth, and their families.

Designated meeting time: Second Monday of every month | 10:00 – 11:00 am

Workgroup chair: Daniela Giordano, LMSW, Beacon Health Options

CONECTando a la Juventud
2021-10-12 10:00 - 11:00
Los Participantes seran introducidos al Sistema del Comportamiento Sano y a la Salud Mental de los Niños como una parte importante de la Salud General. Nos enfocamos en tres pilares — Salud Fisica, Mental y Social y discutimos como todos ellos estan interconectados. Los Participantes también discutirán las diferencias entre como la Salud Mental y Enfermedad Mental se relaciona a la cultura de su escuela y comunidad.
Martes, 12 de Octubre de 2021
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Por favor registrarse para ese entrenamiento aqui en Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-youth-tickets-178905660647

**Habra Interpretación en Español**
Para información adicional contactar Jacquese Patterson
favorlla@favor-ct.org

CONNECTing Youth
2021-10-12 10:00 - 11:00
Participants will be introduced to the Children’s Behavioral Health System and to mental health as an important part of your overall health. We focus on three pillars — Physical, Mental and Social Health and discuss how they can all be interconnected. Participants will also discuss the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness as it relates to the culture of their school and community.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021
10:00am – 11:00am
Please register for this training on Eventbrite here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-youth-tickets-178905660647

**Spanish interpretation will be available upon registration**

For additional information, contact Jacquese Patterson at
favorlla@favor-ct.org

CT Suicide Advisory Board
2021-10-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-01-13 09:00 - 11:00
The CT Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB) typically meets the second Thursday monthly from 9-11 AM. Reminders and agendas are emailed via the listserv and are posted to the State Agency Public Meeting Calendar on the Secretary of State website a week prior to the meeting and include meeting links. CTSAB meetings are open to anyone, teen through adult. Meeting minutes are posted at www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/ctsab-business, and include links to presentations.

CTSAB Membership is open and has many benefits. If you are interested in joining the CTSAB and listserv, please visit: www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/join-the-network-of-care.

Wraparound Overview-En Español
2021-10-14 09:30 - 2021-10-15 12:30
Who Should Attend?
Wraparound Facilitators, Family Advocates, School Staff,
Community Partner Agency Staff, Behavioral Health Providers, Community Members, etc.

What are the benefits of this training?
This two day training will provide an overview of the Wraparound process in Spanish, navigating some of the most common challenges encountered by the Latino families we serve.

Thursday, October 14, 2021
and
Friday, October 15, 2021
9:30am to 12:30pm
(Registration begins at 9:00 A.M.)
Please RSVP via email by October 7, 2021 to…
Sheraine.walston@beaconhealthoptions.com

Tech Support:
Clara Mesa (cmesa@mfcgc.org)

After registration Zoom invite will follow

Social Marketing and Communications
2021-10-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-12-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
The Social Marketing and Communications workgroup implements social marketing and communication strategies to increase knowledge of services across the state, promote stigma reduction, and promote the system of care values, principles, and philosophy.

Designated meeting time: Second Thursday of every month | 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

Workgroup chair: Julie Calabro, Beacon Health Options

Persuasive Storytelling
2021-10-14 17:00 - 19:00
Presented by FAVOR’S Learning and Leadership Academy
DISCOVERING THE POWER OF YOUR PERSONAL STORY
This workshop focuses on the use of personal stories, one of the most effective tools for children’s behavioral health advocates. Personal stories are especially powerful when communicating with system partners, provider agencies, media, and other families and youth.
REGISTRATION:
Persuasive Storytelling Workshop Tickets, Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)/Racial Justice
2021-10-22 12:30 - 14:00, 2021-11-26 12:30 - 14:00, 2021-12-24 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-01-28 12:30 - 14:00
The Family Care Connections workgroup supports the development of Family Care Connections, which are designed to center youth and family voice and choice in the development and implementation of an individualized and coordinated plan of care that includes primary care, schools and behavioral health and has the goal of supporting and enhancing the social, emotional and physical health of children, youth and their families.

Designated meeting time: Fourth Friday of every month | 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Workgroup chair: Lisa Palazzo, LCSW, Beacon Health Options

Trauma-Informed School Mental Health
2021-10-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2021-12-27 09:30 - 11:00
The Trauma-Informed School Mental Health Task Force works to convene stakeholders across school and community initiatives.

Designated meeting time: Fourth Monday of every other month | 9:30 – 11:00 am

Workgroup chairs:

Jeana Bracey, PhD, Child Health and Development InstituteSandra M. Chafouleas, PhD, UConn Collaboratory for School Child Health

Persuasive Storytelling
2021-10-28 13:00 - 15:00
Presented by FAVOR’S Learning and Leadership Academy
DISCOVERING THE POWER OF YOUR PERSONAL STORY
This workshop focuses on the use of personal stories, one of the most effective tools for children’s behavioral health advocates. Personal stories are especially powerful when communicating with system partners, provider agencies, media, and other families and youth.
REGISTRATION:
Persuasive Storytelling Workshop Tickets, Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

Children's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (CBHAC)
2021-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-07 10:00 - 12:00
The Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (CBHAC) was formally established by the Connecticut state legislature through Public Act No. 00-188. CBHAC serves in an advisory capacity on system of care issues to the State Advisory Council.

CBHAC meetings are typically held the 1st Friday of every month from 10am – 12pm.

If interested in attending contact Andrew Lavallee, Beacon Health Options, Andrew.Lavallee@carelon.com

Learn more about state and community meetings on children’s behavioral health at www.favor-ct.org/advocacy.

Workforce Development
2021-11-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-01-14 13:00 - 14:00
The Workforce Development workgroup focuses on providing training, support, and mentorship to youth and families so that they are empowered as full partners and equipped with the necessary tools to advocate for their own service needs, as well as system needs.

Designated meeting time: Second Friday of every month | 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Workgroup chair: Maguena Deslandes, M.A.Ed., MS., FAVOR, Inc.

Children's Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Advisory Board
2022-01-10 13:00 - 15:00
Quarterly Meeting of the Children’s Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Advisory Board (CBHIAB). The meeting is open to the public. View a list of the current advisory board members.
