Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania

Cumberland County Commissioners resolution

Sacha Adorno — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:12:37 +0000

Dauphin County Commissioner Jeff Haste Responds to Proposed Budget, Suggests Revolt

Sacha Adorno — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:04:21 +0000

Mental health stigma is biggest hindrance to treatment

Sacha Adorno — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:32:02 +0000

Pennsylvanians can expect heated negotiations over proposed state budget

Sacha Adorno — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:31:04 +0000

The Patriot News offers a succinct FAQ about what’s next with the state budget. Read it here. Give a read and then sign the petition to protect Pennsylvania’s Safety Net:http://www.thepetitionsite.com/654/600/747/protect-pennsylvanias-safety-net/. Your voice matters!

The faith community can’t pick up all the slack of government cuts

Sacha Adorno — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:29:41 +0000

State budget: Governor Corbett must realize some cuts go too far

Sacha Adorno — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:38 +0000

Republican lawmaker: How will we be judged on budget cuts?

Sacha Adorno — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:02:55 +0000

Rep. Gene DiGiroloma (R-Bucks) has been very vocal in his opposition to Governor’s Corbett’s proposed human services block grant and the 20% funding cut. Essential to the success of the community mental health systemis the commitment to the motto “nothing about us without us.” DiGirolamo has shown unwavering support of the people who will be impacted by the budget and outspoken disappointment with the way the Corbett administration has excluded constituents from the block grant planning process (their motto appears to be: everything about us without us). We thank him for his commitment to the people he serves. Read his editorial in today’s Patriot News.

PA Senate Releases Budget

Sacha Adorno — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:56:30 +0000

The Pennsylvania Senate released its budget today, countering Governor Corbett’s proposed version. It spends $500 million more than the Governor’s original proposal. It rejects $191 million in fund transfers and new revenue and proposes new spending cuts of $165 million. Read more in this Capitolwire report, which is correct with one major exception; Senator Corman was quoted as saying about the human services block grant: “ We did not get into whether it is block granted or not.” Capitolwire’s Peter L. DeCoursey interpreted that to mean that they did not include the Human Services block grant as proposed by the Governor but that is not the case—the Human Services Development Fund Block Grant is in the Senate budget proposal but they have increased it by $84.212 million dollars, meaning the cut is now 10% instead of 20%. (See page 8 of the Senate budget.)

OMHSAS Announcements – 5/04/12

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:57:23 +0000

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant Opportunities:

Fiscal Year 2012 Statewide Consumer Network grants

SAMHSA is accepting applications for up to $2.31 million in Statewide Consumer Network grants over the course of the next three years. The purpose of this program is to enhance statewide consumer-run organizations to promote service system capacity and infrastructure development that is recovery-focused and resiliency-oriented. Application due date: May 18

Fiscal Year 2012 Statewide Family Network Program grants

SAMHSA is accepting applications for Statewide Family Network Program grants totaling up to $1.3 million over the course of a three year period. The purpose of this program is to enhance State capacity and infrastructure to be more oriented to the needs of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and their families by providing information, referrals, and support to families who have a child with a serious emotional disturbance, and to create a mechanism for families to participate in State and local mental health services planning and policy development. Application due date: May 18

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Practitioner Orientation Training

Presented by PAPSRS (Pennsylvania Association Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services)

This training is for individuals who are employed, or expect to be employed, in programs licensed by DPW/OMHSAS to provide Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) and is authorized by DPW/OMHSAS to satisfy the mandatory requirement of current Standards for licensing PRS as well as the expectation of the Proposed PRS Regulations for 12 Hour PRS Orientation Training.

Being offered in 2 locations:

May 23 & 24, 9:00 – 4:30 in Scranton – Download Details and registration form
June 5 & 6, 9:00 – 4:30 in State College - Download Details and registration form

Free SAMHSA ADS Center Webinar – Ensuring Access & Inclusion in Higher Education: Rights, Rules, & Responsibilities

Wednesday June 6, 3:00 – 4:30

During this webinar you will learn about the administrative, legal, and personal issues related to access and inclusion in higher education for students with mental health and substance use problems and about one university that is leading the way in ensuring that students have the comprehensive supports they need to stay in school and pursue their vocational goals.

Target Audiences:

People in recovery from mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges
Higher education administration, faculty, and service providers
Student services organizations
Offices of disability for colleges and universities
Current and prospective students
Families, especially those of current or prospective students
Policymakers or public officials
Leaders of community-and faith-based organizations

Crossing Systems 101 for Parents and Professionals

Presented by Pennsylvania Families Inc. and the Pennsylvania System of Care Partnership

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has its own unique system of services. Crossing Systems 101 is an original curriculum written for Pennsylvania regarding how all of the child serving systems, work in concert with one another. Individuals representing some of these systems will be present and encourage open dialogue with the audience about the systems they represent.

May 14, 9:00 – 3:00 in Mechanicsburg

Download registration and tentative agenda

Introduction to Work Incentives and Ticket to Work for Professionals serving Youth in Transition – Webcast trainings now available online

New webcast modules promote a basic understanding of Work Incentives, tailor-made for Professionals who support Youth/Young Adults in Transition. This webcast:

Supports professionals who assist youth and young adults in making knowledgeable decisions about working while still receiving benefits.
Aids young workers to be successful and to eventually move into greater self-sufficiency by promoting understanding about the value of work incentives

www.worksforme-pa.org

Impact of Governor’s 2012 (FY 2013) Proposed Budget

Sacha Adorno — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:20:09 +0000

Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS) has published a very thorough look at how the Governor’s proposed budget will impact Philadelphians needing the services and supports the Governor would cut. Download the presentation here.