Congressional leaders are instrumental in this time of transformation for behavioral health and I/DD. Join us as we hear from lead staffers focusing on behavioral health and I/DD.

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With a new Congress and Administration, this year is anticipated to be a dynamic time for health policy. This panel will offer perspectives from experts in mental health, substance use, public health, and I/DD federal advocacy.

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*Note: We encourage registrants to schedule meetings with their representatives*

Medicaid is the largest payor of behavioral health services and the backbone for the I/DD system. Recent discussions have focused on altering the structure of the program including block grants, per capita caps, and work requirements. This panel will focus on the ramifications of those proposals while also focusing on unique waiver opportunities to provide enhance services to individuals.

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Policies that start on the federal level are often implemented on the state and local levels. Compounding this is that each state has a unique culture and political make up which can demonstrate in different approaches to behavioral health and I/DD policy. Join us as we talk with leaders on the state and local levels on what is on their radar this year.

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David Coe

Executive Director of Colonial Behavioral Health

Ensuring access to behavioral health and I/DD services is critical to strengthening the health of our communities. However, there are many factors affecting the ability to connect individuals to care. This panel will explore a variety of barriers and approaches to navigating them with a special focus on medical debt, administrative rules, workforce, and involvement in the criminal justice system.

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Special Lunchtime Presentation w/ Anita Everett, MD, DFAPA, Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

The crisis continuum of someone to contact, someone to response, and a safe place to go requires coordination between behavioral health care, emergency services, law enforcement, and other sectors. Panelists will discuss 988 user experiences, coordination of pre-existing local crisis lines, and efforts to transform the system.

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The crisis continuum of someone to contact, someone to response, and a safe place to go requires coordination between behavioral health care, emergency services, law enforcement, and other sectors. Panelists will discuss coordination of crisis lines, approaches to rural crisis response, and crisis stabilization.

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