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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