December 2020 Newsletter LC3 Behavioral Health Collaborative Building the Ideal Behavioral Health System Together

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LC3 meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:30-1:00 via Zoom. Next meeting:  January 19, 2020 (Zoom link) Contact Information: Rose Ann Vasquez-LC3 Collaborative Coordinator  [email protected] 575-644-6260 Jessika Romero- LC3 Collaborative Community Organizer [email protected]  575-800-4839

LC3 Highlights 2020 Video Thanks to all for a successful "State of Behavioral Health in Doña Ana County" event with about 100 participants! Special thanks to New Mexico Lt. Governor Howie Morales, NM CEO of Behavioral Health Collaborative Bryce Pittenger, Dr. Rachel Boren and Germain Degardin from NMSU SOAR, Eric Gomez, MS LMFT, A New Hope Therapy & LC3 Co-Chair, Maria Bagwell, CSW, LADAC LCDF & LC3 Co-Chair, Al Galves (and the Strategic Planning Committee) for their presentations. NMSU SOAR's presentation of the Community Needs Assessment lays a solid foundation as we continue to move forward in our plan of action for Year One in 2021. NMSU SOAR's Community Assessment Presentation NMSU SOAR's Full Report (scroll down to Reports in Behavioral and Mental Health)

Congratulations to our LC3 Logo Contest winner, Carlos Sandoval. Below you can read the meaning and description of the logo he designed. We would like to thank all participants for sharing your talents and beautifully created logos, they were all wonderful! In addition, we would like to thank Maria Bagwell, Alicia Blasingame and the LC3 Communications and Board Development Committee for creating and organizing the contest!

LC3 Training Opportunities

LC3 YR1 Objective: Train 100 individuals. Please visit the links below to find trainings that are provided by SMI and Hispanic/Latino MHTTC. Make sure to include your local zip code and email address in order for us to keep track of LC3 members who have completed a training. Note: Hispanic/Latino MHTTC trainings are FREE and do not offer Continuing Education Credits. Courses offered by SMI Adviser are FREE and do offer continuing education credits (CME, Psychology CE, Nursing NCPD)

**Training Spotlight** Getting the Support you Need- December 21,2020. Hispanic Stress and Resilience During the Holidays Improving Health Outcomes for Diverse Populations (Series) Part 1: Inequality, Systemic Racism and Disparities Impact on the Behavioral Health of our Clients

Training Spreadsheet (Mixture of SMI and MHTTC) SMI Adviser List Hispanic/Latino MHTTC Training Calendar Hispanic/Latino MHTTC Provider Self-Care

Collaboration Corner Resilience Leaders (LC3 serves as the BH Sector): Strategic Planning Session 1/29 9am-12pm. Contact: Shannon Hernandez [email protected] Mayor's Suicide Prevention Taskforce: Visit website to view resources, training opportunities and watch video of the 2020 Recovery Night. https://www.lcsuicideprevention.com/ Meets the 3rd Wed. of each month. UP! Coalition: Work session in Jan. (Date TBD) "Talk. They Hear You" Campaign launching soon! Contact: Alyssa Myrick [email protected] Collective Impact Information Getting Started - What is Collective Impact? Podcast Episode

Resources for YOU!

State NM Connect App NM 5 Actions Program Self-Guided Roadmap to Understanding and Addressing Addiction in Your Life Crisis and Access Line Call for support and resources 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) Toll Free 24/7/365 711 for relay (hearing & speech impaired) Language services available 24/7 Warmline Call or text to connect with a peer 1-855-4NM-7100 (466-7100) Call 3:30pm – 11:30pm Text 6pm – 11pm 711 for relay (hearing & speech impaired) City of Las Cruces Suicide Prevention Task Force Resources Resources in the Las Cruces area Healthcare Worker and First Responder Support Line 1-855-507-5509

In the news... Wi-Fi available at 7 Doña Ana County Community Centers NAMI Newsletter- p.3 Collaborative Article