RECOVER e-works: Issue No. 22

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.

February 2006

This issue:

• APSE: The Network on Employment
• Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies
• SAMHSA
• US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
• Workforce Professionals Training Institute

• NYC Department of Education
• NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• NYC Department of Homeless Services
• NYS Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation
• SAMHSA
• US Department of Health and Human Services
• US Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Brooklyn Job and Career Fair
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Families USA
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
• NYS Office of Mental Health
• NYS Senate
• Riverdale Mental Health Association
• SAMHSA
• VESID
• White House.gov

• Consensus Project
• HR Society for Human Resources Management
• Mathematica Policy Research
• National Mental Health Association
• NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• NYC Young Adult Task Force
• Psychiatric Services
• Public/Private Ventures
• SAMHSA

Education:

• APSE: The Network on Employment will hold a national symposium on employment and Psychiatric Rehabilitation on April 10th and 11th in East Elmhurst, NY featuring the Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery and other experts in the field of supported employment. More information is to follow in the March issue of RECOVER e-works. Hold the date!


• Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies: the Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery is launching "Opening the Door to Recovery... Helping Consumers Move Forward", a three part Core Competency training series. "Introduction to Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Recovery", a two day training designed for front-line staff is scheduled for March 7th and 8th. For more information call 212-742-1600, ext. 235.
  
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  The Coalition's Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery is offering training in the "Basics of Benefits" at 90 Broad Street on March 9th from 1-4PM. This is a continuation of the Center's borough based series. For more information go to: www.coalitionny.org/ccrr/seminars
  
  The Professional Learning Center's Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment Training Series is offering "Special Populations" on March 10th from 1PM-5PM at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, Cronin Auditorium. The latest research information and treatment for youth with co-occurring disorders will be presented. For more information go to: www.coalitionny.org


• SAMHSA's Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma Associated with Mental Illness (ADS Center) is offering three, free teleconferences starting in February. Topics include "Elimination of Barriers Initiative" (February 28th), "Stigma in the US Military" (March 30th) and "Self-Disclosure and the Stigma of Mental Illness" (April 27th). For more information go to: www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov/teleconferences.htm


• US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association's 2006 Audio Conference Training Series includes topics on peer support as a reimbursable service and evidence based practices. Conferences are available from March 15th for a fee. More information can be accessed at: www.uspra.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3286


• Workforce Professionals Training Institute: "Motivation: Tapping Job Seeker Strengths & Group Facilitation Skills" is being offered at WPTI on February 28th for a fee. This training will examine the significant element of motivation in the job search process including a review of asset-based tools. For more information go to: www.workforceprofessionals.org/course_calendar.php

Funding and Grant Opportunities:

• (2/28) NYC Department of Education has issued a Request for Proposals