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An electronic circular of the Coalition's Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery
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No. 47, June 2008
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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.
Center Conference: READING BETWEEN THE LINES: Re-Thinking Mental Health and Literacy for Youth in Transition Monday June 23rd, 2008 9 am - 4 pm Who should attend: Mental Health providers, educators, consumers, youth, policy-makers and administrators. The conference is relevant to both child and adult service providers. Fee: $75 Co-sponsored by: New York State Office of Mental Health, New York City Field Office; New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Consumer Affairs;The Frances L. & Edwin L. Cummings Memorial Fund; New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development Participation counts for up to 5 hours of continuing education credit for the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) credential. The goal of this interdisciplinary conference is to investigate how we can better reach New York City's disconnected youth through education and mental health services. To this end, discussion will focus on the impact of systems on the learning process and how they affect a student's sense of self and emotional and behavioral health; the importance of creating a productive learning atmosphere-either in public school or in a mental health setting-that approaches literacy and mental health as largely interconnected facets; and how we can encourage youth in transition to adulthood to embrace as many opportunities as possible in their academic pursuits and beyond. Welcomes and Opening Remarks: David Rosin, M.D., Executive Deputy Commissioner for Mental Hygiene Services, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Anita Appel, LCSW, Director, New York City Field Office, New York State Office of Mental Health Keynote Speaker: Daniel J. Losen, J.D., M.Ed., Senior Policy Associate, The Charles Hamilton Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School & Senior Education Law and Policy Associate, The Civil Rights Project at UCLA Overcoming the Stigma of Misdiagnosed Behavior Afternoon Workshops: Workshop 2: Making Literacy Relevant Workshop 3: Continuing Education: Bridging Secondary and Higher Education How can professionals working with youth-especially those with mental disabilities-best expose them to the world of higher education and encourage opportunities for further academic achievement? This workshop will also explore the demands of college life and how students might best prepare themselves for its challenges. REGISTER NOW Workshop 4: Integrating Mental Health and Education Be it in a community mental health or a public school setting, teachers and mental health staff are well placed to effectively address the impact of emotional disturbance on the learning process. This workshop will explore how educators and mental health professionals can create an atmosphere of safety, relevance, and stimulation for youth in transition to ensure the acquisition of crucial reading and writing skills. REGISTER NOW Update: Medicaid Buy in For Working People with Disabilities Work Group In May, The Center gathered information to determine the number of consumers with psychiatric disabilities in New York City who could potentially benefit from the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities (MBI). Over 60 mental health programs including Adolescent Skills Centers, Adult Clinics, Employment (e.g. ACE, VESID Supported Employment), Clubhouses, Continuing Day Treatment (CDT), Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment (IPRT) and Psychosocial Programs responded to our provider survey; this sample includes over 7500 consumers. These data will be used to further make the case for increased support for our efforts to increase Buy-in enrollment in New York City. Again, we thank the provider community for its responsiveness. This initiative is being undertaken In collaboration with NYSOMH, NYSDOH, NYCDOHMH, consumers, providers, and The Center. We will continue to update you as we move forward.
Education and Training The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies' Professional Learning Center Upcoming Trainings Working with Multi-Cultural Populations Series In order for treatment to be effective, behavioral health services must be culturally sensitive. Practitioners must be able to place consumers’ difficulties within the context of their cultures. In a city as diverse as New York, this is often difficult for practitioners to achieve. Session 1 & 2: Clinicians Only Session 3: General Staff Software Demo: IMA Demonstration of Practice Management and EMR solutions June 19, 2008 1:30pm-4:30pm Come and see why many providers have chosen IMA for their Practice Management and EMR solution. More info » All trainings are held at The Coalition’s office at 90 Broad Street, 8th Floor. Community Service Society of New York: Public Benefits Resource Center Trainings The NYCHA Grievance Process: Public Housing and Section 8 (Knowledge of basic Section 8 Vouchers is required) Public Assistance — Part II: Rules for Complex Households (Knowledge of basic Public Assistance eligibility is required) June 18th 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Fee: $40.00 For more information and to register, go to: www.cssny.org Evidence Based Treatment Dissemination Center: Training in the Treatment of Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders Because children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD) can present significant challenges in schools, at home and in their communities, it is no surprise that frontline clinicians and public mental health agencies have identified DBD as the area in which they most want training in effective treatments. The goal of this three-day training and year-long clinical consultation is to learn: How you can effectively Engage the child and parent in a way that will enhance their strengths and teach new skills; Identify challenges early to interrupt the disruptive cycle; Intervene effectively to change the course of the child’s developmental trajectory. For more information, go to: http://www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/ebt/ Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS), Martha K. Selig Institute: Upcoming Trainings Each training listed below qualifies for six hours of NASW accreditation (CEU credits) and will be held from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM at JBFCS, 120 West 57 Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. For more information and to register, Click here. Fee: $110 per workshop Treating Traumatized Children and Adolescents: Evidence-based Treatment Approaches Psychotherapy with Gay and Lesbian Clients
Funding and Grant Opportunities New York State Health Foundation: Special Opportunities Grant Initiative Deadline: June 12 2008 Eligibility: existing nonprofit (501[c][3]) and for-profit organizations with a significant presence in New York State. Most of the Foundation's grant making is focused on three specific health challenges: expanding coverage, improving the management and prevention of diabetes, and encouraging the integration of substance abuse and mental health services. NYSHealth offers two kinds of Special Opportunity Grants: Capacity Building Initiative Large-Scale Impact Initiative For more information, go to: http://www.nyshealthfoundation.org/section/funding/special_opportunities New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH): New RFP for Supportive Housing in New York City Deadline: 3:00 p.m. on July 18, 2008 OMH has announced the availability of funds for the development of 175 units of Supportive Housing for persons with serious mental illness in the New York City Region. For this RFP, Supportive Housing is defined as housing with flexible on and off site supportive services. Participation in services is not required. This housing is mostly studio and/or 2 bedroom apartments clustered in a single site (SRO, single room occupancy housing). Both capital and operating funding is available through this RFP. Submit six (6) copies of the full proposal before the deadline. Each copy must have a Transmittal Form. Four copies must be sent to the NYC Field Office, as follows:
For more information and to download the RFP, go to: http://www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/rfp/2008/supported_housing/new_york_city/ New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): Single Room Occupancy Support Services Program (SRO); Supported Housing for Families and Young Adults Program (SHFYA) Deadline: July 10, 2008 For the first time, these two key sources of services funding in supportive housing, SRO Support Services and SHFYA will be combined in one RFP. Current contract holders of either program NEED NOT respond unless they are applying for funding in support of NEW units. New York City applicants for SRO Support Services should apply directly to the New York City Department of Homeless Services, unless the project will serve 50% or more HIV/AIDS tenants. To download the application materials, go to: http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/cgo/RFP/SRO08.htm SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS): Project LAUNCH for Young Children Deadline: June 12, 2008 CMHS is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 for Cooperative Agreements for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health (Project LAUNCH). The purpose of Project LAUNCH is to promote the wellness of young children, birth to age eight. Project LAUNCH defines wellness as a state of positive physical, emotional, social, and behavioral health. The goal is to create thriving, safe, and supportive environments for children, allowing them to enter school ready to learn and succeed. To download the RFP, go to: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/sm_08_011.pdf United States Department of Justice Latino Youth Mentoring Program Deadline: June 20, 2008 This program focuses on developing and supporting a peer mentoring program that proactively reaches youth before they are recruited by gangs to develop and strengthen protective factors against gang involvement and other problem behaviors. For more information, go to: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2008/LatinoMentoring.pdf Strengthening Youth Mentoring through Community Partnerships Deadline: June 20, 2008 For more information, go to: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2008/CommMentoring.pdf United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration: Mentoring, Educational, and Employment Strategies to Improve Academic, Social, and Career Pathway Outcomes The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies June 12 Leadership Awards The Coalition’s 39th Awards Reception will bring friends, members, allies and colleagues together to celebrate the behavioral health sector, its accomplishments and service. Receiving the Leadership Awards will be Deborah Bachrach, Deputy Commissioner of NYSDOH’s Office of Insurance Programs and State Medicaid Director; Petros Levounis, MD, Director of The Addiction Institute of New York and Alvin Perlmutter, noted film producer and Director of the Independent Production Fund. The Coalition will bestow its Founders Award on long time Coalition Board member from Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Gayle DeRienzis. To purchase tickets online go to: http://coalitionny.org/events/leadership_awards/2008/ . PLEASE NOTE! There has been a change in venue. This event will take place at 150 East 42nd Street (between 3rd and Lexington Avenues). Conference: Peer Specialists a Quest for More, Getting the Most Out of Our Community, Our Lives, and Our Workplace June 24, 8:30 AM-3:45 PM, Hunter College School of Social Work, 129 East 79th Street, Fee: FREE This conference is an opportunity for peers who may or may not be working to enhance their knowledge and skills, forward their careers and create greater balance and harmony in their lives through stimulating workshops, lively discussions and life-enriching wellness practices. Online registration is available at: www.coalitionny.org. Mental Health News Online: Employment for People with Mental Illness Mental Health News is a free, up-to-date source of mental health news, illness information, treatment options, and resources in the community. Coalition staff members regularly contribute to Mental Health News. To view the current Summer 2008 issue focused on employment, go to: http://www.mhnews.org New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH): Health E-News Health E-News bulletins detail health issues important to all New Yorkers. All Health Bulletins are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, and many are available in other languages. To sign up for these e-mail updates, Click here and select the Health Department updates you'd like to receive. University of Pennsylvania Collaborative on Community Integration: New Parenting Resource, “How Case Managers Can Help Behavioral Health Clients With Parenting And Child Custody Issues” Parents with a psychiatric disability experience the same challenges that all parents face, but are confronted with additional barriers such as discrimination and stigma, problems related to their symptoms, lack of parenting skills, or lack of environmental and social supports. Further, these parents are at a greater risk of losing their children. This FREE tool kit: provides guidance for assisting parents who have lost custody or are in danger of losing custody of their children; addresses key issues including the dilemma of balancing the responsibility to develop an alliance with one’s clients and the responsibility/mandate to report child abuse or neglect; contains important information and resources for helping adult clients in recovery from psychiatric disabilities successfully negotiate the stages of parenting. For more information and to download this new parenting tool, go to: http://www.upennrrtc.org/resources/view.php?tool_id=185 |
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