NYWe-works: Issue No. 17

An electronic circular of the New York Work Exchange

The New York Work Exchange, a project of the Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc., provides assistance to the New York City mental health provider community through demonstration projects, information updates, expert trainings, focused technical assistance, and evaluation.

September 2005

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This issue:

• Association for Persons in Supported Employment
• Catholic Charities Community Services
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Coalition of Mainstream Employment Programs
• Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies
• Kaiser
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill- NYC Metro
• NY Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
• SAMHSA
• US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
• VESID

• NYCWorks
• NYS Department of Health
• US Department of Health and Human Services

• Bazelon
• Geriatric Mental Health Act
• Kaiser
• NYS Office of Mental Health
• SAMHSA
• US House Appropriations Committee

• Boston University
• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• NYS Office of Mental Health
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
• SAMHSA

Education:

• Association for Persons in Supported Employment's Fall Supported Employment 101 Teletraining fall schedule includes topics on the foundations of supported employment, career planning, and job development. The sessions begin September 14th and run until December 14th. For more information go to: http://www.apse.org
• Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York, will be hosting a workshop called "Benefits Planning on the Journey to Employment" on September 20th from 9:30-11:30 AM at The Catholic Center, 1011 First Avenue, 12th Floor, NYC. This will be part of a Task Force Meeting examining employment opportunities between Catholic Charities (an Employment Network) and MAXIMUS Ticket to Work Program. For information call 212-371-1011 ext. 2031
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): on September 23rd CMS/Division of Continuous Care Providers will be sponsoring a webcast called "Reducing the Use of Seclusion and Restraints in the Psychiatric Facilities" from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT. An overview of this initiative, findings on its effectiveness, and a review of core theories are available. For registration and viewing instructions go to: cms.internetstreaming.com
• Coalition of Mainstream Employment Programs and the State University of New York at Buffalo will be presenting "Managing Challenging Behaviors" on Thursday September 29th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 314. The program, designed for rehabilitation staff, will provide an overview of applied behavior analysis designed to create supports for consumers. Application deadline is September 15th. For more information call 212-741-0100 ext. 4519
• Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies: the Coalition's Professional Learning Center will be hosting a workshop called "Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment" (IDDT) on Monday October 3rd at 9AM-1PM at the Lighthouse International Headquarters located at 111 East 59th Street. This session will examine the relationship between substance abuse and mental health disorders. Details of the IDDT training series, in conjunction with New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center will be provided. For more information call 212-742-1600 ext. 102 and- The Coalition with the Council of Family and Child Care Agencies will be hosting "Forum on Family Foster Care and Mental Health Ideas for Improving the Interface - At Last!" on Friday October 7th at the Coalition from 9AM to 11:30AM. Included will be topics about the assessment tool and an evidence-based treatment model identified for treating trauma in foster children and an overview of the work of two Coalitions in addressing the mental