Impact Story: Jamie Davis on Mothers and Families In Recovery Lived Experience in a New Light After meeting Jamie Davis five years ago through mutual friends, Racquel Garcia, founder of HardBeauty, tried convincing Davis to become a peer recovery coach. Even though Garcia saw her potential, Davis didn’t see herself […]
Continue ReadingMedicaid Credentialing Requirements: What you need to know
We’ve seen some confusion about new requirements for providers who bill Medicaid. So we’ll break it down for you! If you employ peers and bill for their services, HCPF will require your peers to be certified by January 1, OR are in the process to their certification.¹ But does this mean peers […]
Continue ReadingNotice to CPFS + CCPS Applicants
About Our Communications… Earlier this year, COPA standardized both the CPFS and CCPS applications in Certemy. Over time, multiple versions of the application had been active in the system, which led to inconsistencies in review processes and some applicants unintentionally missing required steps. To ensure fairness, clarity, and consistency across […]
Continue ReadingQBHA and CPFS Differences & FAQ
Differences Between QBHA and CPFS At COPA, we support the expansion of the behavioral health workforce and seek to make industry career growth accessible to all Coloradans. One big goal is to increase accessibility to career growth opportunities. Two popular credentials in Colorado’s behavioral health space – the Qualified Behavioral […]
Continue ReadingThe Provider Reception
The Provider Reception About Established in 2022, The Provider Reception is an annual event hosted by COPA for Colorado behavioral health and substance use providers to connect and work to create a more equitable system in the state. The Provider Awards The Provider Awards are a big part of the […]
Continue ReadingCCPS – A Quick Start Guide
We’re Here to Help! Pro-tip: All of this information comes from the CCPS Manual. It’s your in-depth guide to completing your Credential. Keep it handy! We also have the manual in video form! Manual Video Guide Table of Contents What is the CCPS? Domains Benefits of the CCPS […]
Continue ReadingCPFS – A Quick Start Guide
We’re Here to Help! Learn about peer certification and recertification programs in Colorado through the CPFS at COPA – Colorado Providers Association! Pro-tip: All of this information comes from the CPFS Manual. It’s your in-depth guide to completing your Credential. Keep it handy! We also have several video guides […]
Continue ReadingP-TECH: Addressing the Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage with Hands-On Education for Colorado Youth
According to the BHA, the mental health workforce projects a shortage of over 4,400 workers in Colorado by 2026. And considering 34.6% of adults in Colorado had an unmet need for mental health services in 2022 (6.9% higher than the national average, according to KFF), industry leaders are designing innovative […]
Continue ReadingImproving the Peer Workforce, Opinions from Peers and Other Stakeholders
Peers, or individuals who professionalize their lived experience to provide support for others, are significant in delivering effective behavioral healthcare. Here at COPA, we aim to continually improve the credentialing process for peers through our Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) credential. Career development, equitable employment and emphasizing the value […]
Continue ReadingGuidance and Resources – Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination (DEI)
The guidance explicitly states that these interpretations apply only to organizations and programs that receive federal funds. From the CEO: Last Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memo titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination.” This memo outlines how the federal government will interpret civil rights laws […]
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