Children's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (CBHAC)
2023-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Family Care Connections
2023-04-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-14 10:00 - 11:00
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

Social Marketing and Communications
2023-04-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-10 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

Workforce Development
2023-04-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-11 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.

Trauma-Informed School Mental Health
2023-04-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-26 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-28 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

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)/Racial Justice
2023-04-28 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-05-26 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-06-23 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-07-28 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-08-25 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

Children's Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Advisory Board (CBHPIAB)
2023-05-15 13:00 - 15:00
A meeting of the Children’s Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Advisory Board (CBHPIAB). The meeting is open to the public in room 2D of the LOB. View a list of the current advisory board members. Agenda for the upcoming meeting can be found here.
For more information please contract Frank Gregory (francis.gregory@ct.gov) or Yvette Cortez (yvette.cortez@ct.gov)
