Behavioral Health Administration Performance Plan 2026-2027
The document outlines the Behavioral Health Administration's (BHA) Performance Plan for State Fiscal Year 2026-2027. It details BHA's commitment to transforming Colorado's behavioral health ecosystem into a people-first, accessible, meaningful, and trusted network. The plan is structured around four "Wildly Important Goals" (WIGs): Emergency Department Diversion and Crisis Optimization; Timely Outpatient Service Access and Safety Net Network Adequacy; Accessibility and Service Quality for High-Acuity Children and Youth; and Digital Service Simplification and Technology Observability. These goals align with BHA's six strategic pillars and aim to foster a cohesive system that prioritizes public accountability and integrates lived experience, ultimately enhancing care delivery and outcomes across Colorado.
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Behavioral Health Administration Advisory Council Minutes
The meeting included updates on Commissioner communications, recruitment of new council members, and legislative and budget matters presented by Ryan Templeton. Discussions covered the legislative session, budget processes, and specific bills such as SB25-042 regarding crisis response systems and HB25-1132 concerning the Military Family Behavioral Health Grant Program. Kelly Causey, Matt Holtman, and Lindsay Edwards provided updates on the Child & Youth Implementation Plan and the CYMHTA program, including program funding, participation statistics, and service provisions. Public comments focused on ensuring awareness of available resources among parents, communities, and families.
Nov 21, 2024·Board meeting
BHA Advisory Council
The meeting included new member introductions, a review of BHAAC Bylaws Draft #2, and the 2025 Annual Calendar. The council discussed the creation of a public questionnaire, BHA rules, the Governor's Budget and BHA budget requests. There was also a discussion on the progress and vision for the Children & Youth Behavioral Health Implementation Plan, including year one achievements and next steps. The meeting concluded with a Commissioner's Briefing and a Public Comment session.
Jan 18, 2024·Board meeting
BHA Advisory Council Meeting
The meeting included updates from the Commissioner, BHAAC business discussions, and a legislative update covering introduced behavioral health-related bills. Priorities of Colorado's Child & Youth Behavioral Health Implementation Plan were discussed, focusing on creating a governance structure, developing services for youth with high acuity behavioral health needs, increasing investment in promotion and prevention efforts, creating an implementation plan for intensive in-home and community-based services, supporting the formation of ACC Phase III, and rolling out the BHASO system.
