South Southwest MHTTC

09/27/2024

The South Southwest MHTTC will be ending at the conclusion of our grant year, September 29, 2024. This includes the work we do through our main grant and the School Mental Health supplement.

We are grateful for your support over the last 6 years, including during the peak of COVID-19. While the South Southwest MHTTC is ending, our resources will remain available through Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH): https://sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute/projects/ssw-mhttc/

Stay connected by subscribing to the TIEMH newsletter (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/zPvc5pE/TIEMHnewsletter) and following TIEMH on social media.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and helping make a difference.

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09/25/2024

The South Southwest MHTTC provided training and technical assistance to strengthen the behavioral health workforce and address inequities in the mental health field.

By highlighting cultural and linguistic responsiveness, the MHTTC worked to ensure that all population groups receive respectful, understandable, and appropriate services.

Recognizing and tailoring approaches to the unique values, beliefs, and customs of each community helps organizations promote better mental health outcomes not only for the overall local community but also for each smaller cultural group.

Access these resources after the grant ends September 29 on Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH): https://sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute/cultural-and-linguistic/

Bookmark the page to continue to access the resources after the grant ends!

09/24/2024

We have great news! Although the South Southwest MHTTC network is closing on September 29, our team at the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH) was awarded the National Center for Mental Health: Dissemination, Implementation, and Sustainment (MHDIS) grant by SAMHSA 🎉

This grant allows us to continue serving Region 6 and now Region 8.

The MHDIS and its five bi-regional Mental Health Technical Assistance Centers will provide:

• Training and technical assistance on the planning, implementation, adaptation, and sustainment of a new/existing service.

• Localized, targeted, and intensive technical assistance to Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) recipients and other mental health providers to improve the process of implementation, dissemination, and sustainment of services.

Thank you to the Stanford Medicine team for being amazing partners all these years. We're happy to continue working together!

As a reminder: You can find South Southwest MHTTC resources and trainings on TIEMH's site: https://sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute/projects/ssw-mhttc/

09/20/2024

The South Southwest MHTTC will be ending at the conclusion of our grant year, September 29, 2024. We’ve accomplished so much in the last 6 years! The South Southwest MHTTC has contributed to trainings, conferences, and resources, and we’ve made it a priority to keep many of the resources available through Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH.)

Bookmark the TIEMH resource page here: https://sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute/projects/ssw-mhttc/
Stay connected by subscribing to the TIEMH newsletter (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/zPvc5pE/TIEMHnewsletter) and following TIEMH on social media.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and helping make a difference!

South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center   The MHTTC Network included a Network Coordinating Office (NCO), ten (10) MHTTC Regional Centers, a Tribal Affairs Center, and a Hispanic and Latino Center. This collaborative network supported resource development and dissemination, trainin...

09/19/2024

If the goal of human-centered services is to promote health and wellness, having difficult conversations about history is an essential ingredient to individual and system-wide growth.

In the latest episode of Talking Beyond Trauma, Mordecai Dixon and Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster discuss the impact of history on the establishment of medical practices impacting mental health treatment in the Americas, specifically mental health diagnosis, on marginalized and oppressed people.

Listen to the episode: https://mhttcnetwork.org/talking-beyond-trauma-mental-health-disparities/

09/18/2024

One of the projects we’re proud the South Southwest MHTTC contributed to was the Peer Support Workforce Project. It aims to enhance the role of peer support specialists in the mental health field by providing training, technical assistance, and knowledge dissemination.

The project promotes the integration of peer support within diverse mental health settings and fosters collaborations among stakeholders. Its goal is to create a more equitable and empowering mental health system that supports recovery and well-being for all.

Even though the grant is ending, you’ll be able to access the Peer Support resources on Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH.) Bookmark the page:

The Peer Support Workforce Project enhances the role of peer support specialists providing training, technical assistance, and educational resources.

09/13/2024

Season 4 of the Talking Beyond Trauma podcast is coming soon! This season, Mordecai Dixon and Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster will discuss the impact of historic trauma on mental health disparities.

Dr. T is a national trainer, consultant, innovative strategy partner, mentor, and coach with over 20 years of experience. We're so grateful to have her on the podcast 🎙

Mordecai and Dr. T will cover questions such as:

• What is disproportionality, and how is it realized?
• What are the characteristics of leaders who work with communities impacted by disparities?
• If there are systems in place to assure there’s access or no wrong door to services, why is there an issue with health disparity in communities of color?
• And much more

Learn more about season 4: https://mhttcnetwork.org/talking-beyond-trauma-mental-health-disparities/

09/11/2024

Recently we hosted the 2024 First Episode Psychosis (FEP) conference, which is one of the many FEP resources you can access after the grant ends on Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH.)

The FEP focus area of the South Southwest MHTTC provided cost-free training and support for mental health providers serving individuals with early psychosis. We valued evidence-based, recovery-oriented training that centered lived experience and cultural responsivity, offering diverse programming to enhance outcomes and accessibility for young people with early psychosis.

Explore the FEP resources you can now access through TIEMH: https://sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute/first-episode-psychosis/

Don’t forget to bookmark TIEMH to access these resources after the MHTTC grant ends September 29!

First Episode Psychosis ABOUT Each year, approximately 100,000 young people are diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. Research shows that early intervention, such as Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC), improves long-term mental health outcomes and quality of life for these individuals.As part of the So...

09/09/2024

Are you a peer specialist, peer support program manager, or leader at a peer-run organization? Join us at the Introduction to Diversifying Funding & Grant Writing for Peer-Run Organizations webinar on September 11 at 10am!

This 2-hour webinar will cover the challenges and opportunities for peer-run organizations in creating sustainable financial plans. You'll learn how to:

• Create a value proposition for your organization or program;
• Describe different potential funding sources for peer-run organizations;
• List the basic components of a grant application; and
• Design goals and objectives for a new or existing program.

Register today: https://mhttcnetwork.org/event/introduction-to-diversifying-funding-grant-writing-for-peer-run-organizations/

09/06/2024

South Southwest MHTTC will be ending at the conclusion of the grant year, September 29, 2024. This includes the work we do through our main grant and the School Mental Health supplement.

Even though the grant is ending, you'll be able to view resources, products, and trainings on the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH) Website after the grant closes: https://sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute/projects/ssw-mhttc/

We want to create an open space for anyone who has questions or would like to share their thoughts. Please ask us in the comments or email us at southsouthwest@mhttcnetwork.org

South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center   The MHTTC Network included a Network Coordinating Office (NCO), ten (10) MHTTC Regional Centers, a Tribal Affairs Center, and a Hispanic and Latino Center. This collaborative network supported resource development and dissemination, trainin...

09/05/2024

Our friends at SAMHSA's Office of Recovery just launched the digital "Gallery of Hope: Artistic Expressions of Recovery Across the Nation" on their website!

Their team invited individuals with lived experience and their families to submit original art. This initiative raises public awareness and understanding of the contributions people in recovery bring to our lives by offering a platform for creative expression as a means of connection, healing, and empowerment.

The project seeks to break down societal stigmas and foster greater understanding and support by showcasing art as a tool for growth and self-discovery. The gallery features 280+ artworks and is open until September 30 to celebrate National Recovery Month.

Congratulations to the Office of Recovery leadership, staff, and partners on launching the first year of "Art of Recovery" 🎉

Check out the gallery:
https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month/gallery-of-hope-2024

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Office of Recovery is excited to announce the 2024 Art of Recovery project, which aims to highlight the transformative impact of art on mental health and substance use recovery.

09/04/2024

Self-care is essential for providers! The Provider Wellbeing trainings stemmed from resources needed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the mental health of all providers, including those in high-stress positions and those experiencing new levels of distress. It became crucial to offer resources and self-care practices to support wellness, increase resilience, and reduce burnout. The South Southwest MHTTC provided wellness and self-care resources to support these essential providers, which you can continue to access after the grant closes September 29 through Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health (TIEMH).

Access the Provider Wellbeing courses and bookmark the TIEMH page: https://sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute/provider-wellbeing-2/