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The article discusses the Treat First model of care program led by the New Mexico Behavioral Health Services Division for clinical practice improvement. Topics discussed include reactions of medical service provider on proposed cuts in Medicaid payment rates and fragmented service system, assessment related to patient's paper work and views of program coordinator Betty A. Downes on the same.

Information about several papers discussed at the American College of Mental Health Administration's Santa Fe Summit in New Mexico is presented. Topics included the key objectives and insurance strategies of state health care reform initiatives and the essential elements of health and wellness reforms. The summit featured several notable personalities, including Martin D. Sellers, Barbara Leadholm and Ruth Liu.

This section offers news briefs relating to mental health in the U.S. as of September 2013. Nonprofit group New Mexicans Fighting for Behavioral Health has launched radio advertisements criticizing New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez's handling of a "shake-up" of mental health providers. The Maine Legislature has passed legislation that aims to address increased violence at the Riverside Psychiatric Center in Augusta.

Information about the topics discussed during the American College of Mental Health Administration (ACMHA) annual Santa Fe Summit held in New Mexico on March 12-14, 2009 is presented. Issues presented during the meeting included health care reform, the elimination of health care disparities, emerging peer delivery services and mental health parity. The theme of the summit was "Behavioral Health: Embracing Health and Wellness."

Information about the topics discussed during the American College of Mental Health Administration (ACMHA) summit held in Santa Fe, Mexico is presented. Harvey Rosenthal of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) explained the importance of peer support services and programs for people with psychiatric disabilities during the meeting. Steve Miccio of PEOPLe Inc. discussed how the Rose House diversion program is serving people with mental disabilities.

The article focuses on the participation of Carlsbad Mental Health Center in New Mexico with the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare's Access and Retention project. This initiative is designed to help community mental health centers reduce consumer wait times and serve more people with less resources. Through this participation, the center's capacity for outpatient and medical services has increased. It also enable them to provide immediate access to services.