The 2025 VACBP Pre-Lunch Power Hour Series is an all-virtual event aimed at preparing community-based behavioral health providers for the upcoming Medicaid Behavioral Health Service Redesign in Virginia. The series will cover significant changes to program requirements, provider qualifications, and service delivery expectations. Attendees will gain practical guidance to navigate these changes confidently. Each session will feature subject matter experts discussing topics such as licensing and accreditation, evidence-based practices, and provider training. Participants can submit questions in advance to shape the presenters' responses.
Mental Health Conferences
2025 VACBP Pre-Lunch POWER HOUR Series: Preparing for Medicaid Behavioral Health Service Redesign
The Virginia Association of Community-Based Providers is hosting an all-virtual Pre-Lunch Power Hour Series to help community-based behavioral health providers prepare for the upcoming Medicaid Behavioral Health Service Redesign.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: November 20, 2025 to January 22, 2026
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Virginia Association of Community-Based Providers
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: kyrus@associationbuilders.com
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $240.00 | Series Passport | All Seven Sessions for Members |
| $420.00 | Series Passport | All Seven Sessions for Non-members |
| $40.00 | Individual Session | Per session for Members |
| $70.00 | Individual Session | Per session for Non-members |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The series includes seven sessions, each focusing on different aspects of the Medicaid Behavioral Health Service Redesign. Sessions will cover topics such as the Clubhouse International Model, accreditation with COA and CARF, and preparing for licensing of redesigned services. Each session is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on specified dates.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Jack Yatsko
Chief Operating Officer, Clubhouse International
Kelly Barkley Mane
Manager of Government Relations and Recognitions, COA Accreditation
Joe Perrow
Interim Director of Network Engagement and Growth, Social Current
Michael A. Southam-Gerow, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Evidence-Based Partnerships in Virginia
Frank Valentine
Vice President of Operations, National Counseling Group
Dr. Celia McCauley-Wittl
Operations Coordinator, Roanoke Resource LLC
Tracy Kochel, PhD
Director of Compliance and Program Strategist, Intercept Health
Michael Johnson, M.A., C.A.P.
Senior Managing Director, Behavioral Health, CARF International
Jae Benz, MSW
Director, Office of Licensing Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Allison Love
Training and Implementation Director, PracticeWise
Monica Whitehead, PhD
Associate Training Manager, PracticeWise
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for both the entire series and individual sessions. Series sponsors receive name and logo recognition, verbal acknowledgment, complimentary series passports, and more. Individual session sponsors also receive name and logo recognition, verbal acknowledgment, and registration for two people for the selected session. More details can be found here.
Other Links and Information
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