Behavioral Health Learning Series

Advancing Shared Learning and System-Wide Action

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Connecting People.
Sharing Knowledge.
Driving Action.

The Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health Learning Series brings together behavioral health providers, healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, public-sector partners, employers, educators, and other stakeholders to explore the issues shaping behavioral health across Cook County.

Each session features subject-matter experts, practical strategies, and opportunities for shared learning. Together, we explore emerging trends, evidence-informed practices, innovative models of care, and collaborative solutions that strengthen our behavioral health system.

Guided by the Cook County Regional Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, the Learning Series supports partners by expanding knowledge, fostering collaboration, and accelerating coordinated action across Cook County.

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Why Participate?

Whether you're a provider, healthcare leader, community partner, educator, policymaker, employer, or advocate, the Behavioral Health Learning Series provides opportunities to:

  • Learn from nationally recognized and local subject-matter experts

  • Explore innovative and evidence-informed behavioral health practices

  • Stay informed about emerging issues and policy developments

  • Connect with partners working to strengthen behavioral health across Cook County

  • Discover practical strategies that can be implemented within your organization and community

Areas of Focus

Learning Series topics are informed by the priorities identified in the Cook County Regional Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and may include:

  • Behavioral Health Workforce Development

  • Integrated Behavioral Health Care

  • Crisis Response and System Coordination

  • Prevention and Early Intervention

  • Treatment, Recovery, and Community Supports

  • Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed Practices

  • Behavioral Health Technology and Innovation

  • Community Engagement and Systems Alignment

Learning Library

Explore recordings, presentation materials, and educational resources from previous Behavioral Health Learning Series sessions.

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Knowledge & Implementation Resources

As the Behavioral Health Learning Series grows, this page will continue to serve as a centralized hub for educational materials and implementation resources that support organizations across Cook County.

In addition to webinar recordings and presentation materials, resources may include:

  • Webinar recordings

  • Presentation slides

  • White papers and issue briefs

  • Toolkits and implementation guides

  • Practice briefs

  • Resource guides

  • Summit presentations

  • Panel discussions and special events

  • Evidence-based and evidence-informed tools and frameworks

  • Templates, checklists, and planning resources

These resources are designed to help providers, community organizations, healthcare systems, educators, employers, and public-sector partners translate learning into action and strengthen behavioral health services throughout Cook County.

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Upcoming Learning Opportunities

The Behavioral Health Learning Series continues throughout the year with sessions focused on emerging behavioral health priorities and opportunities for coordinated action across Cook County.

Future webinars will feature local, state, and national experts sharing innovative ideas, practical strategies, and evidence-informed approaches that support implementation of the Cook County Regional Behavioral Health Strategic Plan.

Registration information, webinar recordings, presentation materials, white papers, and additional resources will be added to this page as they become available.

By creating opportunities for collaboration, shared learning, and coordinated action, we strengthen connections across systems and accelerate community-driven solutions.

Get Involved

Learning doesn't end when the webinar does.

Subscribe to receive announcements about upcoming Learning Series events, new educational resources, and opportunities to connect with partners working to strengthen behavioral health across Cook County.