RECOVER e-works: Issue No. 28

An electronic circular of the Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery, a project of the Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies.

The Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery provides assistance to the New York City mental health provider community through expert trainings, focused technical assistance, evaluation, information dissemination and special projects.

August 2006

This issue:

Center News

Education and Training

Funding and Grant Opportunities

News Briefs/Events

Publications and Reports

Center News

Center Jobs Site

We actively maintain a free job posting site on our webpage. To view current opportunities or to post a position, FOLLOW THIS LINK.  For more information or to express interest in regularly providing opportunities for posting, contact Marc Kutner at (212) 746-1600, ext. 204 or at mkutner@coalitionny.org.

Recovery Pilot Project

This collaboration between the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Howie T. Harp Peer Advocacy Center, and The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies’ Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery, will pilot the hiring and training of peer staff to further the delivery of  rehabilitation and recovery services at New York City Continuing Day Treatment Programs (CDTPs). We are currently recruiting for the position of Project Coordinator. To read the job description, FOLLOW THIS LINK

Youth Initiative Transition to Independence ( TIP) Trainings: Core Competencies Workshops for Providers Serving SED Youth/Adolescents

Core Competencies in Working with SED Youth will be held on September 18th and 19th.  Topics include learning how to discover strengths, gaining knowledge of the connection between behavior and outcomes, and learning how to teach skills in community settings. To learn more about our TIP trainings FOLLOW THIS LINK.  *Registration has reached capacity for the September TIP trainings. *All trainings at the Center provide credit hours toward CPRP and CRC certifications.

Education and Training

Boston University: Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Online Seminar: Research Issues for Mental Health Consumers/Survivors

This seminar will help participants to become aware of the roles consumers/ survivors can play in a research study, their rights in the research process and how to gain a better understanding of research study results.  Successful participation earns 10 Professional Development Program (PDP) hours.  For more information, FOLLOW THIS LINK or contact Sue McNamara at suemac@bu.edu, or (617) 358-2574.

Center for Mental Health Service: Teleconferences on Child Trauma

CMHS is sponsoring the National Child Traumatic Stress Network's Master Speaker Series on Child Trauma through December. Topics include the Complexity of Trauma, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The Cognitive Processing Component, Trauma and Culture, and Trauma and Adolescence. For more information, to access training materials, and to register for these calls FOLLOW THIS LINK

Coalition of Mainstream Employment Programs: 2006 Trainings

The CMEP has announced its trainings schedule for the second half of 2006. For information about upcoming trainings contact CMEP’s Coordinator at srudeyeva@lifespire.org, or 212-741-0100, ext. 4519.

Duke University/Bazelon Ctr : New Resource on Psychiatric Advance Directives

The Department of Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center and the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law have launched the National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives (NRC-PAD). NRC-PAD offers mental health stakeholders a resource for psychiatric advance directives, and assistance in implementing laws that support patient self-determination and high-quality mental health care. To learn more, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

SAMHSA: Training Guide to Reduce Seclusion and Restraint

A new SAMHSA training curriculum provides mental health care providers with information on prevention strategies and alternative approaches to avoid and reduce the use of seclusion and restraint. To download this 7 module training, FOLLOW THIS LINK

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN): Annual Conference

Empowering Employers to Build an Inclusive Workforce, to be held on September 18th and 19th at the Hilton Boston, Logan Airport, unites JAN consultants and featured speakers with expertise in employment law, employment practices, and disability issues. Continuing Education Units are available for a range of professions. For more information and the conference schedule, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

Funding and Grant Opportunities

Administration on Aging (AoA): Empowering Older People to Take More Control of Their Health Through Evidence-Based Prevention Programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through AoA, will award competitive grants to States to gain experience in how States can play a leadership role in mobilizing public/private partnerships at the State and community level to implement and sustain the delivery of evidence-based prevention programs at the community level though non-profit aging services provider organizations.  To view the application,

FOLLOW THIS LINK

*Application Submission Deadline: 8/31/06

NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene: Supportive Housing for Homeless Young Adults/SED

To order this RFP, FOLLOW THIS LINK . Questions should be directed to Karen Mankin at DOHMH at (212) 219-5873, or kmankin@health.nyc.gov.

NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene: NY/NY III Congregate Supportive Housing Programs Concept Report

The NY/NY III supportive housing agreement includes funding for congregate units targeted toward homeless adults, young adults and families. To read this concept paper released on August 8th, FOLLOW THIS LINK

NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene: NY/NY III Scattered-Site Supportive Housing Programs Concept Report

The NY/NY III supportive housing agreement also includes funding for scattered-site units targeted toward homeless adults, and young adults. To read this concept paper released on August 10th, FOLLOW THIS LINK

NYC Dept. of Juvenile Justice(DJJ): Health and Mental Health Care Services for Youth in Detention Concept Paper

The DJJ is seeking appropriately qualified provider(s) to develop, implement and administer a program that meets the health and mental health care needs of residents, including clinical care, preventive services and health education.  To download the concept paper, FOLLOW THIS LINK.  

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS): Promoting Health Literacy

The goal of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to encourage the development of empirical research on health literacy concepts and theory toward improving health outcomes for persons with medical and behavioral disorders and conditions. To view the complete FOA, FOLLOW THIS LINK

*Letter of Intent Receipt Deadline: September 13, 2006, Application Submission Deadline: October 13, 2006

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS): Behavioral and Integrative Treatment

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) are seeking research grant applications on the development and testing of behavioral and integrative treatments for drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. To read the full announcement, FOLLOW THIS LINK

*Opening Date: September 2, 2006 (Earliest date an application may be submitted to Grants.gov), Letters of Intent Receipt Date: Not required.

News Events/Briefs

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): Medicare Payment Hold for ALL Claims During the Last 9 Days of the Federal Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2006 (9/22/06 – 9/30/06)

This hold is mandated by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (sec. 5203) and only applies to claims subject to payment such as initial claims, adjusted claims and Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) claims.  All claims that would have been paid during this period will be paid on October 2, 2006.  No interest will be accrued and no late penalties will be assessed for any delay in a payment due to this mandated payment hold.  CMS will consider accelerated payments using normal procedures.  CMS also notes that payments will not be staggered and no advance payments will be allowed during this hold.  For details, FOLLOW THIS LINK  

New York State TANF Funds Released

The Pataki Administration has agreed to release $100 million in federal TANF funds that support a wide array of programs and services that serve poor families and youth throughout New York. Released funds include those for the Supported Housing for Families and Young Adults program (SHFYA) and the Supplemental Homelessness Intervention Program (SHIP). For details, FOLLOW THIS LINK

PROS: The Latest Updates

Numerous revisions to the PROS standards have been announced. A summary of the changes made to reimbursement methodology, documentation, group size, staffing and registration can be found at the Coalition’s website. FOLLOW THIS LINK

The New York Junior League: “Raising More Money” Workshop and Panel Event

The session includes a brief overview of the “Raising More Money” model and an opportunity to find out how organizations improve relationships with existing donors and attract new ones. August 22, 2006 at  2:00 pm to 5:00 pm,  The New York Junior League, 130 East 80th Street New York, NY 10021. To learn more, FOLLOW THIS LINK . To register, FOLLOW THIS LINK  

Publications and Reports

Chicago Consortium for Stigma Research: On the Stigma of Mental Illness: Practical Strategies for Research and Social Change

This book provides a summary of the CCSR's research during the past five years. Most chapters represent collaborations among clinical and basic behavior research. An important additional partner in these works is people with mental illness. To learn more and to order, FOLLOW THIS LINK

Kaiser Health Poll Report Survey: Seniors' Early Experiences With Their New Medicare Drug Plans

More than eight in 10 seniors who are enrolled in a Medicare drug plan are satisfied with their plan, although almost two in 10 say they encountered a major problem in using it, according to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation tracking survey of seniors' experiences under the new Medicare drug benefit. To learn more about this survey, FOLLOW THIS LINK

Public Private Ventures: Positive Support: Mentoring and Depression Among High-Risk Youth

This report examines potential benefits of matching high-risk youth with faith-based mentors. To read the report, FOLLOW THIS LINK

SAMHSA: Only Half of Treatment Facilities Prepared to Address Co-Occurring Disorders in Adolescents

Almost all facilities that treat significant numbers of children and adolescents for substance abuse conduct comprehensive substance abuse assessments. However, only half of these facilities also conduct comprehensive mental health assessments according to a study sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published in the July, 2006 issue of the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. To read the study’s abstract, FOLLOW THIS LINK  

SAMHSA: Quality of Care at Residential Facilities for Adults and Children with Mental Illness

Two new reports released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) could help federal and state policymakers improve procedures for monitoring the quality of care in residential facilities for adults and children living with a mental illness. They provide data concerning methods that states use to license, regulate, and monitor residential facilities.  To learn more, FOLLOW THIS LINK or call 1-800-789-2647 to order copies.

SAMHSA: Results From the Field: SAMHSA's Elimination of Barriers Initiative (EBI)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) developed the Elimination of Barriers Initiative (EBI) to work with States and other stakeholders to combat stigma and discrimination, reduce barriers to treatment, and build public support for the principle of recovery as well as an array of accessible, quality community-based services.  To learn more about the ongoing EBI, FOLLOW THIS LINK

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Report on Voucher Home Ownership Program

HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research, has released The Voucher Homeownership Study report that provides a national snapshot of the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership program. This program provides a homeownership option that allows public housing authorities (PHAs) to provide voucher assistance to low-income, first-time home buyers. To read the report, FOLLOW THIS LINK