Co-Occurring Disabilities and Behavioral Health Workgroup Considerations
Background: The Behavioral Health Task Force and subcommittees met from July 2019 through August 2020. The Behavioral Health Task Force is a group of diverse stakeholders who worked together to develop the plan to transform Colorado’s behavioral health system.
Phase 1 of Blueprint Report includes the Behavioral Health Task Force Recommendation to "convene subject matter experts to identify specific strategies to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for people with disabilities with co-occurring behavioral health conditions, to also include marginalized communities."
Purpose: Implementation of the Behavioral Health Task Force Recommendation that will result in a final report with recommendations for an inclusive behavioral health system.
Outcome: Colorado will have a behavioral health system that puts people first.
Objectives: Utilizing the Behavioral Health Task Force six pillars and 19 recommendations and the considerations posed by the Co-Occurring Disability & Behavioral Health Workgroup, Identify actionable recommendations to improve access to behavioral health care for people with disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health conditions, to include marginalized communities. Develop a final report with voted upon recommendations to be submitted to the State’s contractor, Health Management Associates, working on a detailed plan for implementation of the Behavioral Health Task Force recommendations in the Blueprint.
Scope:
Behavioral Health Task Force Six Pillars & 19 Prioritized Recommendations;
Access: All Coloradans need access to a continuum of behavioral health services and to be connected to those services when they need them.
Affordability: Care can be affordable when people get the care they need to stay healthy, administrative efficiencies are captured, and payment models incentivize positive outcomes.
Workforce & Support: A high-quality, trained, resourced, culturally responsive and diverse behavioral health professional workforce is needed in Colorado to deliver improved health and access.
Accountability: Collaboration across stakeholders needs to take place to ensure that Coloradans are receiving the quality care they need.
Consumer & Local Guidance: Engagement with community stakeholders is critical for feedback and guidance on how best to meet local behavioral health needs.
Whole Person Care: Coloradans are best served when their social determinants of health (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) are adequately addressed.
Continuum of Behavioral Health Care for Children and Youth;
Workforce for the Continuum of Behavioral Health Care for Children and Youth
Key Deliverables:
Draft Report- March 31, 2021
Final Report- April 30, 2021
Recommendations in prioritized order to be integrated into the implementation plan
Please visit the Behavioral Health Reform (BHR) website to view the Full Blueprint report and additional supplemental reports that are available.