The Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health
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The Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato is dedicated to improving access to behavioral healthcare for residents in outstate Minnesota to include Tribal Communities through research, workforce development, continuing education and customized training.
Upcoming Center Events
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Mar 21
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Mar 26
2025 Health Summit: Integrating Technology for a Person-Centered Future in Health and Wellbeing
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Apr 11
Culturally Responsive Practices for Helping Professionals Supporting Diverse Youth
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Apr 17
All Center for Rural Behavioral Health Events
All Allied Health and Nursing events
Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
FEATURED REPORT
Unfinished Business: Examining Barriers to Obtaining Mental Health Licensure Among Minnesota Graduates
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Center in Action
Accepting Workshop Proposals
Providing continuing education training opportunities is imperative to maintain an effective behavioral health workforce in out-state Minnesota. The Center for Rural Behavioral Health has provided regular training workshops to thousands of behavioral healthcare professionals across out-state Minnesota. We are currently accepting applications of proposals for 3-hour and 6-hour workshops focused on clinical practice related to rural behavioral health. Please use the Proposal Form to apply. Workshop Proposal Form PDF
About Us
The Blue Cross Center for Rural Behavioral Health empowers collaboration across Minnesota State University, Mankato and with our community partners.
Rural Behavioral Health Clinic
Learn about the Rural Behavioral Health Clinic, made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
