OMHSAS Announcements

July 10, 2009

1. First Annual Infant Mental Health (IMH) Conference – July 25th and 26th in Pittsburgh

Chatham University College for Continuing & Professional Studies Hosts the First Annual Infant Mental Health (IMH) Conference at the Shadyside Campus of Chatham University. Download flyer or visit the Chatham website for more information.

2. In collaboration with the Infant Mental Health Conference hosted at Chatham University’s College for Continuing and Professional Studies,

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC offers:

Introduction to Child-Parent Psychotherapy: An evidence-based treatment for young children who have experienced trauma – July 22nd and 23rd. Please download attachment for further information.

3. Come and Learn More About the State's Integrated Care Initiative:

The Department of Aging and Office of Long-Term Living are working with Medicare Advantage plans in the State to develop a newvoluntary option that would be offered through existing Medicare managed care plans. It is for people who are at least 60 years old and who receive both Medicare and Medicaid. It’s called the “Integrated Care Initiative”. Listening sessions have been scheduled to tell you more about this program and to hear your questions and concerns. We hope you or a family member can attend. Please download the attached flyer to learn more about this program and to view the listening session schedule.

4. OMHSAS Bulletin 09-04 is now available: Best Practice Guidelines for Family Involvement with Youth who are in Residential Treatment Facilities:

This bulletin applies to County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Administrators, Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF’s), County Child and Adolescent Services System Program (CASSP) Coordinators, Behavioral Health Managed Care Organizations (BH-MCOs) and Family Advocacy Organizations.

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