In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Boulder, we would like to remind everyone that free, confidential, 24/7 counseling support is always available at Colorado Crisis Services. Their staff is ready to listen and will connect you or a loved one to resources. Call 1-844-493-8255 or text the word TALK to 38255. Learn more at coloradocrisisservices.org.

OBH has convened a 9-8-8 Implementation Planning Committee to advise on key coordination, capacity, funding and communication issues, and develop a roadmap for the 9-8-8 launch in Colorado that will be released this fall. Committee members represent behavioral health providers, government and law enforcement agencies, community and advocacy organizations, and people with lived experience with mental health and substance use conditions. Because 9-8-8 is not yet operational, Coloradans who need mental health and substance use support should continue to contact Colorado Crisis Services by calling 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or texting TALK to 38255. Read the press release and visit the Committee's website to learn more, including how to provide input into the process. 

Do you plan to continue to provide telehealth services when the Public Health Emergency ends? If you answered YES to these questions and you would prefer our provider directory to show members that you provide telehealth services, please complete the Beacon Telehealth Provider Attestation. Email the completed form to CoProviderRelations@beaconhealthoptions.com.

HCPF OM 21-020 Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Compliance Timeline Update is now available on the 2021 Memo Series Communications web page under the 2021 Operational Memos drop-down section. This memo informs EVV stakeholders of the updated implementation timeline and how the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Finance (the Department) will enforce implementation.

For more EVV updates, visit the Electronic Visit Verification web page.

Click here for more information and to view the entire letter.

Beacon's Quality Team is offering a SUD documentation standards training opportunity to providers and staff to assist in meeting the standards required by HCPF and Medicaid. Click here for more information.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced that the vaccine data dashboard includes county-level vaccine administration data in beta. The goal of the expanded data dashboard is part of the state's commitment to prioritize data transparency throughout the COVID-19 response, to inform an equitable vaccine distribution process, and ensure accountability. Continue to stay up to date by visiting the Colorado COVID-19 website. 

For vaccine information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, visit this webpage.

RAE ROUNDTABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH---2nd Fri of every month at 11am

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Visit the HCI website for details on previous calls.

SUD EXPANDED BENEFIT PROVIDER FORUM--3rd Tues of every month at 10am

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Visit the HCI website for details on previous calls.

This course will challenge providers to examine their personal and professional frameworks as they relate to: Gender; sexuality; and the intersections of race, religion, and power, while enhancing their knowledge, skills, and cultural competence when working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, adults, couples, and family systems. Please visit the program web page to learn more and register for the training.