Forging Connections and Guiding Veterans into Care Through the Behavioral Health Liaison Program

Start Time: 10:10 am
End Time: 11:10 am
Speakers: Shelby Barron

In suicide prevention work, we often talk about “meeting our clients where they’re at” – but how often do our systems and structures allow us to truly do that? This workshop explores how the introduction of a specialized case management program at the Manchester VA has helped to reduce the risk for suicide and other adverse outcomes for Veterans who were otherwise falling through the cracks. Participants in this workshop will consider what gaps exist within their own systems for individuals who would benefit from behavioral health services but are not yet engaged. Attendees will see data as well as case studies illustrating the benefit of taking a creative approach to engage those individuals in care