About
The Knowledge Network brings together community mental health centers, academic researchers, behavioral health advocates, industry leaders, and policymakers under one shared goal: to ensure that people with behavioral health needs receive the most effective research-based care.
The Knowledge Network works to:
- Encourage academic research in community behavioral health provider settings.
- Impact federal policy priorities that improve the quality and cost effectiveness of behavioral healthcare.
- Create a national network of community mental health centers devoted to providing research-based care.
- Research, create and distribute technological & educational tools that increase the implementation of research-based care in behavioral health care settings.
The Knowledge Network holds 2 summits a year (Spring & Fall) to report on progress and set goals and outcomes for the next 6 months. The Four Working Groups use monthly conference calls and online collaboration tools to work together to accomplish these goals and outcomes.
Active Participants in 2009-2010
Community Mental Health Centers
The Mental Health Center of Denver, River Edge Mental Health Center, Centerstone, La Frontera, The Center for Health Care Services, Cobb/Douglas Community Services Boards, Thresholds, Valley Mental Health, & Washtenaw
Behavioral Health Leaders from:
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, Mental Health Corporations of America, the National Institutes of Mental Health, & the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Researchers from:
Centerstone Research Institute, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University, University of Texas San Antonio, University of Texas Southwestern
Industry Leaders from:
Afia Inc, Behavioral Pathways Solutions, Genoa Healthcare, Netsmart Technologies, & Telesage Inc.
