OMHSAS
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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OMHSAS Announcements
January 25, 2010
Deadline Extended! - OMHSAS is Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative (KPRI) Workgroup
OMHSAS is seeking volunteers to serve on the Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative (KPRI) Workgroup, which will advise the Office on the implementation of recommendations to improve behavioral health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex individuals. Please review the attached overview of the workgroup and the types of volunteers being sought. If you have questions or are interested in becoming a Workgroup member, please respond by e-mail no later than February 1, 2010. to Carol Ward-Colasante at ccolasante@state.pa.us or at 717-772-7913
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FREE Webcast from the Homelessness Resource Center
What About You? Tools To Promote Self-Care - January 26, 2010, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. EST
Working with people experiencing homelessness and other traumas can be intense. It affects one’s whole being. Learn how to build awareness, avoid pitfalls, find inspiration, and foster healthy and sustainable work environments for you and your team. Who should attend this webcast? Direct service providers, outreach workers, case managers, peer support specialists, project directors, team leaders, consumers, and policy makers can all benefit from this webcast.
Bullying Prevention Program Seeking Certified Trainers in PA; Scholarships Available
The Center for Safe Schools in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and with funding provided by the Highmark Healthy High 5, an initiative of the Highmark Foundation, is seeking to increase the availability of certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) trainers in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this effort is to support safe and secure learning environments by reducing bullying behavior in the schools. To that end, the Center is offering up to 12 scholarships to qualified individuals to become trained in the OBPP model. See attachment for more information.
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