2025 BHI Conference
CHI St. Vincent 2 St. Vincent Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas, United StatesWe are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Behavioral Health Integration Conference, a full day of learning, networking, and professional growth! Hear from subject matter experts on topics like Behavioral Health Integration (BHI), value-based payment, Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) implementation, substance misuse, and more, with speakers from across the country. Attendees will have the chance to earn free CEUs, connect with like-minded professionals from across Arkansas, and participate in interactive Q&A sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and strengthen your connections in the field!
Causes and Conditions: Integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach into Substance Use Disorder Treatment
This presentation will explore the neurobiology of substance use disorders, emphasizing the role trauma plays in shaping maladaptive responses and the importance of trauma-informed care. In addition to examining the fight, flight, and freeze response and the reinforcement of substance use through reward and relief mechanisms, Dr. Sumrok will present data on how various traumas have been linked to adverse health outcomes. Designed for healthcare decision-makers, Dr. Sumrok’s presentation will highlight the importance of addressing root causes of substance use rather than just symptoms, equipping teams with strategies to implement effective, trauma-informed care practices.
Sober Sidekick’s Proactive, Preventative, and Predictive Approach to Saving Lives Through the Empathy Algorithm
Join Chris Thompson, founder of Sober Sidekick, for an inspiring presentation to discover how empathy-driven innovation and peer support are revolutionizing addiction recovery and empowering individuals to turn isolation into connection and relapse into resilience. With over 600,000 members globally and groundbreaking recovery outcomes, this session will explore how transformative recovery is not just possible—it’s scalable. Witness the power of comeback stories to reshape lives and communities.
