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.

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REPORT: Identifying bottlenecks and roadblocks in the rural mental health career pipeline

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2023 CRBH and CRPD Report

Center in Action

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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.