Ķvlog Note: Twenty years ago, NYS mental health advocacy groups came together to urge passage of the Community Mental Health […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Carlucci Announces Restoration of OPWDD Cuts
Dear Friend, I am thrilled report a huge breakthrough that has just come out of Albany. Today, our legislative leaders […]
Fw: Community Needs Assessment Public Hearing NAB Brooklyn 17 on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00am.at St. Francis College– Room 4202, 180 Remsen Street Between Court and Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
—– Forwarded Message —–From: “Nicolas, Samuel (DYCD)” <snicolas at dycd.nyc.gov> To: “Nicolas, Samuel (DYCD)” <snicolas at dycd.nyc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, June […]
Jobs: MHA of Westcheter’s New Young People’s Treatment Innovation
Ķvlog Note: Congratulations to our friends at the MHA of Westchester for their selection to implement a new innovative program […]
June 20 Webinar: WRAP for Justice Involved Individuals Features National Experts
Unwrapping WRAP: Utilizing Wellness Recovery Action Plans(WRAP) to Promote the Recovery of Justice-Involved Consumers When: June 20, 2013 | 3:00 […]
June 27 Webinar: Promoting Resiliency through Peer Support (Magellan)
You are invited to join a webinar sponsored by Magellan Behavioral Health. Promoting Resiliency through Peer Support Whole Health Thursday, […]
Don’t Miss June 18 Ķvlog Webinar: Dale Jarvis on Alternate Payment Methods
Ķvlog Note: With changes in our health care system comes changes in our revenue streams as well as changes in […]
Tkaczyk, Gunther to Unveil New Community Mental Health Reinvestment Legislation Tomorrow at 1
N E W S A D V I S O R Y Senator Tkaczyk, M/A Gunther Measure to Strengthen […]
SAMHSA June 27 Webinar: Health Homes in Missouri One Year In
Webinar: Medicaid Health Home Implementation in Missouri: A Year Later Date: Thursday, June 27, 2:00-3:30 pm EDT Register today: www.integration.samhsa.gov/about-us/webinars […]
MN: CA Legislature Proposes 2, 000 Crisis Residential Beds, 25 Mobile Support Teams
Mental health care: Steinberg’s innovative plan will improve services in California By Nancy Pena, Paul Taylor and Anna […]
OM: Behaviorally-led Primary Care is Prefered Method of Integration
Advice On Integration – From 40 Years Of Doing It By Monica E. Oss, CEO, Open Minds Developed by […]
Scholarship Application Now Available for Alternatives 2013 !
Ķvlog Note: Scholarships are available to attend the nation’s premiere conferences that is organized by and for those in the […]
CPR: June 19 Webinar Bridging the Health/MH Gap, Bill Anthony Video
eCast Vol. 13 No 6 Special Webinar Announcements If you are viewing this on a tablet or smart phone, you […]
June 19 Webinar: Prevention, Early ID of MH/SU Conditions in Children
CMCS Webinar: Prevention and Early Identification of Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions in Children Join us for a […]
CECC: African-Americans at Higher Risk for Chronic Medical Conditions
Ķvlog Note: The following comes from Andel Nicasio who writes “Please enjoy the fourteenth edition of Cultural Competence Matters – […]
NYSILC Survey Affirms High Poverty, Unemployment, Obesity Rates for NYers w Disabilities
Ķvlog Note: The following excerpt comes courtesy of our friend NYSILC’s Brad Williams. The Ķvlog State Independent Living […]
iNAPS: Please Comment on Draft Peer Support National Standrds by June 21
Ķvlog Note: Attached are materials that are part of the latest draft review process for the national standards that iNAPS […]
OM: NYS Moving FFS Behavioral Health to Integrated Managed Care in 2014
Ķvlog Medicaid Moving All Fee-For-Service Behavioral Health To Integrated Managed Care In 2014; RFPs Expected Late Summer 2013 Open […]
Deegan Launches Recovery Library Web Resource: ‘Join Our Conspiracy of Hope’
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog Note: Over the last two decades, Pat Deegan has been an inspiring transforming force who has helped […]
June 18 Ķvlog Webinar: Dale Jarvis on Alternate Payment Methods
Ķvlog Note: With changes in our health care system comes changes in our revenue streams as well as changes in […]
June 18 Webinar: Bridging Criminal Justice Systems and Community Healthcare: Integration’s Role in Reentry
SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions Webinar: Bridging Criminal Justice Systems and Community Healthcare: Integration’s Role in Reentry June […]
June 14 NYC DOHMH Economic Self-Sufficiency Forum
Ķvlog Note: Look below for details on an exciting new forum sponsored by NYCDOHMH on Economic Self-Sufficiency at the Silberman […]
HA: NYS Health Benefit Exchange Gears Up for Open Enrollment
With Just Months To Go, Ķvlog State’s Health Benefit Exchange Gears Up For Open Enrollment Harris Meyer Health Affairs […]
Larson: Using WRAP to Take a Holistic Approach to Diabetes
Ķvlog Note: check out Eric’s webinar on Diabetes and WRAP at http://copelandcenter.com/resources/wrap-diabetes-0?utm_source=Copeland+Center+E-News+June+5%2C+2013&utm_campaign=CC+4%2F11%2F12&utm_medium=email WRAP for Diabetes in Light of Diagnosis […]
Bazelon: New HUD Olmstead Guidance Step in Right Direction
New HUD Olmstead Guidance Step in Right Direction Washington – June 5, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Housing […]
NY Launches Electronic Emergency Location Tracking System for Residents in Residences, Hospitals
Ķvlog Note: “Ķvlog State is launching a statewide emergency location tracking system to ensure the safety of patients and […]
Kelley: Peer and Recovery Supports are Key to Reduce Police Involvements
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog Co-President Maura Kelley wrote this timely response, urging that peer supports are critical strategies to reduce the […]
Register for June 27 National Suicide Prevention Event
Register for the Upcoming National Suicide Prevention Event Thursday, June 27, 2013 . Suicide is a preventable public health problem. […]
Bazelon Alert: Tell HHS to Not Weaken Our HIPAA Privacy Rights!
HHS Proposal Would Diminish Privacy Protections June 4, 2013 — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposes to […]
DOH Expands Managed Care Prescriber Prevails to Additional Classes
Ķvlog Note: The following comes this afternoon from the NYS Department of Health affirming that starting this July, additional prescription […]
PN: Journal Views Stigma as Public Health, Social Justice Issue
Influential Journal Devotes Issue to Mental Illness Stigma Joan Arehart-Treichel Psychiatric News Volume 48 For the first time, the American […]
NYW: Thousands in SAFE Act Registry’s Mental Health Reporting System
Thousands Of Mentally Ill Ķvlogers Listed in SAFE Act Registry Testimony Reveals State Troopers Have Taken Action to Block […]
Politico: With MH Legisltion Stalled in Congress, States Act
With Mental Health Legislation Stalled In Congress, States ActBy Kathryn Smith Politico June 2, 2013 States looking to address gun […]
Employment Institute Conference
Ķvlog is pleased to be a part of this year’s Employment Institute brought to you by the Inclusive Workforce Alliance. […]
WP: Obama Calls For National Conversation About Mental Health
Obama Calls For National Conversation About Mental Health By Sandhya Somashekhar, Washington Post June 3, 2013 President Obama on Monday called for […]
NYT: Why the US Leads the World In Healthcare Expenditures
PAYING TILL IT HURTS The $2.7 Trillion Medical Bill By Elisabeth Rosenthal Ķvlog Times June 1, 2013 MERRICK, N.Y. – Deirdre […]
2013 NYC Peer Specialist Conference Program Released
CROSSROADS: CREATING NEW PATHS TO WHOLE HEALTH Health Care Reform and the Role of Peer Specialists ONE DAY CONFERENCE […]
Watch Now! Particppate in the Video Stream of the June 3 White House National Conference on Mental Health
Ķvlog Note: Here’s some background information and recommendations about today’s 9:30 Video Stream of the President’s National Conference on Mental […]
MH Advocates Air Complaints About SAFE Act, Ķvlog Testimony
Ķvlog Note: Here’s some news coverage of last Friday’s Senate hearing on the mental health reporting component of Ķvlog’s […]
OMH to Release Regional Centers of Excellence Plan on July 8
Update on Regional Centers of Excellence Dear Ķvloger: I would like to thank the nearly 2,000 consumers, youth, family, […]
TU Paper on Intimacy Interests of People w MH Conditions
Addressing the Intimacy Interests of People with Mental Health Conditions: Acknowledging Consumer Desires, Provider Discomforts and System Denial The Temple […]
TAC Report: SSI Recipients Cannot Afford Housing Anywhere in the US
New TAC study reveals that people with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income cannot afford housing anywhere in the U.S. […]
New SAMHSA Toolkit Helps States Assess, Meet Behavioral Health Needs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2013 CONTACT: SAMHSA Press Office (240) 276-2130 New toolkit helps states assess and meet behavioral […]
Alternatives 2013 – Call for Presentations Available!
Alternatives Conference to be held in Austin, Texas December 4 – 7, 2013 Call for Presentations Now Available! Proposals […]
NYW: NY Nursing Homes Continue High Use of Psych Drugs
No Restraint At Drug-Dosing Ķvlog Nursing Homes Industry and government teamed up to reduce the use of dangerous anti-psychotic […]
HHS: Health Centers Will Help Enrollment in New Health Coverage Options.; Application Simplified, Shortened
Health Centers to Help Uninsured Individuals Gain Affordable Health Insurance Coverage Obama administration provides $150 million for health centers to […]
Study: Use of Computer Avatars Ease Voices
Avatars Ease Voices For Schizophrenia Patients By Lorna Stewart BBC Health Check May 29, 2013 Use of an avatar […]
June 18 IBHI Webinar: Measuring Outcomes in Behavorial Health
Here’s an announcement about our next webinar. Measuring Outcomes in Behavioral Health: What, When & How? with Andrew Bertagnolli, […]
NAMI NYC May 29 Event Features Reading by Dr. Lloyd Sederer
Kenneth Johnson Memorial Library Reading Series Please join NAMI-NYC Metro on May 29, 2013 for the […]
SAMHSA Seeks Applicants for Social Inclusion Projects for 18-25 Yr Olds
2013 Campaign for Social Inclusion Awards for Statewide Peer-Run/Recovery Community Organization Projects Request for Applications Application Deadlines: Optional Letter of […]
View Powerful ‘Culture Matters in My Life Journey’ Story!
The Ķvlog Cultural Competence Committee is pleased to announce that our first recovery story is posted on the Ķvlog website […]
MH: States Delaying, Dropping Controversial Dual-Eligible Pilot Program
States Delaying, Dropping Controversial Dual-Eligible Pilot Program By Rich Daly Modern Healthcare.com May 23, 2013 More than half of the […]
NYC June 25th Wellness and Health Fair to Feature Peggy Swarbrick
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog is very pleased to help support this timely day of information and networking promoting health, wellness and […]
WSJ, HA: ACA Health Navigators Program Drawing Controversy
Implementing Health Reform: Proposed Regulations for Exchange “Navigators” By Timothy Jost Health Affairs Blog April 4, 2013 On April 3, 2013, […]
NCMHR Testifies in Support of SAMHSA Recovery Services, Efforts
Ķvlog Note: The following testimony in support of SAMHSA’s efforts at yesterday’s House Investigative and Oversight Committee is shared by […]
VA, DoD, HHS Partner to Expand Access to MH Services
VA, DoD and HHS Partner to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members and Families Inter-Agency Effort […]
News 12: 350 Westchester, Rockland Residents Reported Under SAFE Act
Mentally Ill Gun Permit Holders Targeted Under New NY ‘Safe Act’ News 12 May 20, 2013 YONKERS – Ķvlog’s […]
SL: Medicaid Expansion by the Numbers
Medicaid Expansion by the Numbers By Christine Vestal Stateline May 20, 2013
WTG: Mergers Likely To Continue In Behavioral Care
Mergers Likely To Continue In Behavioral Care By Lisa Eckelbecker, Worcester Telegram & Gazette May 19, 2013 WORCESTER – Hospitals […]
SAMHSA Appoints McCance-Katz To The New Chief Medical Officer Post
SAMHSA Appoints Elinore F. McCance-Katz, M.D. To The New Position Of Chief Medical Officer May 20, 2013 The Substance Abuse […]
Deadline Extended! Submit Presentations for Ķvlog 31st Annual Conference by May 31!
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Ķvlog 31st Annual Conference Keeping the Focus on Recovery and Rights September 10-12, 2013 Hudson Valley Resort […]
BH and Criminal Justice Communities Invited to Join GAINS Center Virtual Learning Community
Join the conversation on the SAMHSA’s GAINS Center Virtual Learning Community! Discussion Forums include: Jail Diversion Specialty Courts Peer Integration […]
Prisoner Reentry New Network of Care Program Launched Today in Philly
Prisoner Reentry New Network of Care Program Launched Today in Philadelphia In response to requests from courts, probation officers and […]
NCD Urges HUD to Issue Olmstead Guidance
May 21, 2013 Shaun Donovan, Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, SW Washington DC 20410 […]
MNT: No Substantive Cost, Inpatient Use Increases in MA Healthcare Reform
Hospital Use, Costs Not Increased By Massachusetts’ Health Care Reform Medical News Today May 19, 2013 Massachusetts’ healthcare reform […]
KHN: The Role of Medicaid and Medicare in Women’s Health Care
Here’s an announcement about our next webinar. Measuring Outcomes in Behavioral Health: What, When & How? with Andrew Bertagnolli, […]
Today’s Ķvlog Webinar on Health Homes/Managed Care Fit Features Allen, Myers
Ķvlog Note: Are you wondering about the relationship between Health Homes and Managed Care and how that will work? How […]
WDT: Groups Offer Mixed Outlooks for Future of State Psychiatric Center
Community Members Offer Mixed Outlooks On Psychiatric Center’s Future By Elizabeth Lyons Watertown Daily Times Johnson Newspapers May 17, 2013 […]
RTP: ACA and Recovery Webinar Links, Vet Mental Health Supports, ‘Not Without Us’
Download materials from the May 9 RTP Webinar: “The Affordable Care Act and Implications for Recovery-Oriented Practice” Eating Out by […]
CN: Medicaid Expansion to Provide Health Care for Former Inmates
Medicaid Expansion to Provide Health Care for Former Inmates By Audrey Arthur Correctional News May 15, 2013 As eligibility requirements take […]
NCPR: NY State Operated MH System Redesign Plans Due Next Week, Ķvlog Testimony
Ķvlog Note: With yesterday’s final session of OMH Acting Commissioner Kristin Woodlock’s statewide listening tour in Ogdensburg, OMH and the […]
Policy Paper Looks at Self Directed Care and Budgets
Ķvlog Note: Ķvlog and other states are weighing plans to implement the 1915.i Home and Community Based Services state […]