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An electronic circular of the Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery (formerly the New York Work Exchange), 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.
October 2005
(See all RECOVER e-works Issues)
This issue:
Education
- Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies
- Job Accommodation Network
- Mental Health Association of NYS
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
- National Institute of Mental Health
- NY Coalition for Asian American Mental Health
- Technical Assistance & Policy Analysis Center for Jail Diversion
Funding and Grant Opportunities
- National Institutes of Health
News Briefs/Events
- Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Program
- Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York
- Republican Study Committee
- Social Security Administration
- SAMHSA
- VESID
Publications
- Canadian Mental Health Association- National
- Kaiser
- National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
- National Institute of Mental Health
- NYS Office of Mental Health
- Ontario Peer Development Initiative
- SAMHSA
- US Department of Labor
- University of Illinois/Chicago
Education:
- Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies: the Coalition is hosting "The Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Part D" October 14th, 2PM-4PM reviewing Medicare Part D and the role of SSA in administering the Low Income Subsidy referred to as "extra help" applicable to dual eligibles and beneficiaries with incomes below 150% of the Federal Poverty Line. On October 28th, 9:30AM-12PM "Social Security Administration Programs: An Overview" will include a review of retirement programs, survivor disability, auxiliary benefits, the Plan to Achieve Self Sufficiency program, and SSI. For more information on both these events call 212-742-1600, ext. 210.
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is offering free PowerPoint presentations, videos, and training material through its Presentation Library to aid in training in employment and retention of individuals with disabilities. Topics include resourcing One Stops and understanding substance abuse issues in the workplace. To access go to: www.jan.wvu.edu/ppt
- Mental Health Association of New York State will be hosting its Annual Awards Dinner and Conference on October 20th-21st at the Albany Marriott. Included will be a screening of "Out of the Shadows", a film documenting the filmmaker's experience with family schizophrenia and panels on Medicare Part D and PROS. For more information go to: www.mhanys.org
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill will hold its 23rd Annual Educational Conference October 28th-October 30th in Albany, NY. "Navigating in Rough Seas: Finding the Way to Recovery from Mental Illness" will focus on recovery, the criminal justice system, solitary confinement and the insanity defense. For further information go to: www.naminys.org/conference%202005%20brochure%202.pdf
- National Institute of Mental Hea
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