Don’t miss tomorrow’s ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog regional forum in Watertown that will provide timely updates on efforts to promote wellness and recovery […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Re-Visioning Recovery: June 3 MHA of Westchester Conference
The Mental Health Association of Westchester County  33rd Annual Ira S. Stevens Conference Monday, June 3 , 2013   […]
CHP, CF: ACA Raises Penalties for Poor Psych Care Performance, Avoidable Readmissions
Psych Hospitals in CMS’ Crosshairs Crain’s Health Pulse May 14, 2013  CMS has rolled out its program penalizing acute […]
NYT: NYC to Increase Alternatives to Solitary Confiment for Prisoners w MH Condiitons
City Plans New Approach to Disciplining Mentally Ill Inmates By Vivian Yee ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Times May 12, 2013  ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog […]
USA: US on Track to Make Health Exchanges Work
U.S. Says It’s On Track To Make Health Exchanges Work Kelly Kennedy, USA TODAYÂ May 9, 2013 Â Story Highlights […]
HHS, SAMHSA to Fund Alternatives 2013
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Great thanks are due to the federal government’s decision to once again fund this year’s Alternatives conference, a […]
Washington Times Profiles NY Mental Health Film Festival
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The following interview highlights the remarkable contributions of the 9th best ever NYC Mental Health Film Festival, a […]
CHP: Another Health Plan Merger in NY
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: In anticipation of the huge healthcare and insurance changes ahead, health plans are merging. Late last year, Healthfirst […]
Medicaid Directors Call for End of IMD Exclusion, Oppose Federally Qualified BH Centers Formation
Medicaid Directors Call For The End Of IMD Exclusion & Protest Formation Of Federally Qualified Community Behavioral Health Centers Open […]
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog May 20 Webinar on Health Homes/Managed Care Fit Features Allen, Myers (2)
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Things are changing so rapidly! Health Homes are up and running and Managed Care for all Medicaid recipients […]
Oss: Sustainability During & After The Perfect Storm
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Some incisive reflections from Open Minds’ Monica Oss following ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog’ recent Executive Seminar.  Sustainability – During & […]
Urge Congress to Pass Restraint/Seclusion Bill
Restraint/Seclusion Bill Introduced Today in U.S. House of Representatives  Congressman George Miller (D-CA), ranking member of the House Education […]
Expanding The Role Of Veterans In The MH Workforce
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This information was excerpted from the Cafe TA Center Focus – Issue 24http://cafetacenter.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Vets-Focus.pdf  Expanding The Role Of […]
CHP: Helgerson ‘Bullish’ On Waiver Approval
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: On the heels of ‘full tilt’ effort to implement federal and state Medicaid reforms and to rebalance our […]
NYS Designate Disability Advocates to Take Over P&A and CAP Programs
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The Cuomo Administration has officially announced plans to transfer the state’s Protection and Advocacy and Client Assistance Programs […]
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Executive Seminar Presentations Now Available Online
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog is very pleased to make available power points from the excellent, expert presentations that we’ve collected from […]
CMCS/SAMHSA Bulletin on BH Youth Services Coverage
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Cindy Mann, Director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services and Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., Administrator for […]
Report: SAMHSA Program Helps Teens, Young Adults Recover
Programs Help Mentally Ill Teens And Adults Improve Significantly By Sarah Glynn Medical News Today May 8, 2013   Community-based treatment […]
Bazelon: Shedding Light on Gun Safety Debate, Parental Rights, Transition-Age Youth,
Shedding Light on the Gun Safety Debate Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Reporter Vol. XII, No. 2, May 8, […]
Cuomo Announces $91m in New Affordable Housing Units
NY Governor Cuomo Announces $91 Million to Build Affordable Housing All Across NY State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced […]
Celiac Researchers Look at Link with Mental Health Conditions
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Please forgive some of the language here…the key point is the possible link between diet related and mental […]
Study: Numbers of American Kids w MH Diagnoses Up, Physical Disabilities Down
More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study FindsConditions such as autism, ADHD appear to drive 16 percent increase in […]
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog May 16 Watertown Forum ‘Getting Ready for Managed Care’
Don’t miss next Thursday’s ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog regional forum in Watertown that will provide timely updates on efforts to promote wellness and […]
Don’t Miss USPRA June 9-12 Atlanta Annual Conference!
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TODAY’S IBHI Webinar: Strategies for Implementing the CMS Psychiatric Core Measures
[IBHI Newsletter Header] Quick Links More On Us<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00145Inx17FVqxglZMXOrOAJitSdxjFco9tF0GAYRJhMxhlcAl0gvxWHbbcBjJUJ8kj3C3xqu4bnyennWfghECf13Wnqr1MkMzONasnS-u_xFesO6_HurAvLg==> Join Our List [Join Our Mailing List]<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102808931260> May 6, 2013 Here’s a […]
PPR: PROS Program Promotes Overall Wellness, Integrated Care
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Here’s a very timely piece about how relevant and effective a NYS Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program […]
Bergeson: Cost Effectiveness of Using Peers as Providers
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Here’s a well-documented timely account of peer services’ cost effectiveness from Optum’s Sue Bergeson. Cost Effectiveness of Using […]
Oss: Is There A WHAM In Your Future?
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: SAMHSA-HRSA’s new Whole Health Action Management program’s emphasis on ‘consumer engagement and peer support’ is being lauded by […]
HD: NIMH Abandons DSM Saying ‘Patients Deserve Better’
National Institute of Mental Health Moves Beyond DSMThe federal government’s organization devoted to mental health research will try to improve […]
May 7 Webinar: Promoting Hiring of Peer Staff with CJ Backgrounds
Breaking Down Barriers: Successful State Policy Strategies forPromoting Hiring of Peer Staff with CJ Backgrounds Tuesday, May 7th, 3:00 – […]
RTP: ACA and Recovery Webinar, Klein on Contentment, Can’s Journey
[SAMHSA Logo] [RTP Logo] Recovery to Practice HIGHLIGHTS MAY 02 2013 Volume 4, Issue 7 [http://www.dsgonline.com/rtp/wh/2013/2013_05_02/images/BG.multi.bar.800×10.png] Register for RTP’s May […]
Submit Presentations! ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog 31st Annual Conference by May 17!
[cid:image003.png at 01CE2BDA.2DF774E0] CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog 31st Annual Conference Keeping the Focus on Recovery and Rights September 10-12, 2013 […]
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Summary of MRT Behavioral Health Design Materials
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: In January 2011, Governor Cuomo called for extensive changes in ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog’s  Medicaid system to improve service access, […]
MHA to Present Susan Rogers with Clifford W. Beers Award
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This year’s most worthy winner of the prestigious Clifford W. Beers award is Susan Rogers, whose great longtime […]
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog May 20 Webinar on Health Homes/Managed Care Fit Features Allen, Myers
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Things are changing so rapidly! Health Homes are up and running and Managed Care for all Medicaid recipients […]
JJIE: When Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Meet
Treating the Cause, Not the Symptom, When Juvenile Justice and Mental Health MeetBy Julie Biehl Juvenile Justice Information Exchange April […]
8 States Get BRSS TACS Grants, TA to Bring Recovery to Scale
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Congratulations to the 8 states whose proposals to expand recovery focused designs in the context of the ACA […]
NY Managed Long Term Care Gaffes Raise BH Community Concerns
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Today’s meeting of ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog’s Behavioral Health Work Group will provide details of state plans to turn the […]
NAPS Webinars: Recovery Foundations for Peer Supporters, Trauma-Informed Peer Support
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The following comes from Steve Harrington of the National Association of Peer Specialists. Rebroadcast of Webinar 1: Recovery […]
Davidson: Mental Illness Fallacies Counterproductive
Mental Illness Fallacies CounterproductiveBy Larry Davidson OP-ED The Hartford Courant April 26, 2013 Proponents of Connecticut establishing a law that […]
Don’t Miss This Wed. MRT Behavioral Health Work Group Mtg
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlogers who care about the design that the state is developing for the integration of the behavioral […]
Correction: Not Without Us: A New Film on Human Rights
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The following comes from Pat Deegan, who writes “I was privileged to contribute to a new film titled […]
CHP: NYS Medicaid Emergency Care Costs Drop
Medicaid Emergency Care Costs DropCrain’s Health Pulse April 25, 2013 For years, health policy analysts have predicted that if patients […]
Job: CEO, NY Ass’n of Independent Living Centers
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO; NY ASSOC OF INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS (NYAIL); Albany-based; dozens of NY county-based member centers; CEO leads NYAIL in […]
SAMHSA May 13 Webinar: States to Offer BH Benefits to Newly Insured
States Prepare for the Newly Insured: A Conversation about Mental Health and Substance Abuse Needs State Reforum/SAMHSA May 13 WebinarRegister […]
Not Without Us: A New Film on Human Rights
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The following comes from Pat Deegan, who writes “I was privileged to contribute to a new film titled […]
DAI Seeks Statewide Applications for Client Assistance Program Advocates
Disability Advocates, Inc. is seeking applications for Client Assistance Program Advocates. The Client Assistance Program (CAP) works to ensure the […]
NYSRA Seeks President/CEO
[PRESIDENT/CEO NEW YORK STATE REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION (NYSRA) & REHABILITATION RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE (RRTI)] An exceptional opportunity exists for a […]
NYSCMC Honors OMH’s Bob Myers with Public Policy Award at April 30 Conference
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: A very fitting tribute to OMH Senior Deputy Commissioner Bob Myers for his nationally recognized tireless, progressive work […]
NYSDOH $1m Grant Seeks Innovative Healthcare Reform Recommendations, April 25 Webinar
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The NYS Department of Health is seeking applicants to jointly provide $1 million to providers, plans and advocates […]
FHIT: HHS Seeks To Amend HIPAA To Strengthen MH Background Checks
HHS Seeks To Amend HIPAA To Strengthen Background ChecksBy Susan D. Hall FierceHealthIT April 23, 2013 Though a Senate bill […]
PO: Study Shows How Meditation Improives Mental Capability
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: More evidence of the importance and impact of alternative healing on recovery. How Meditation Benefits The Brain Pakistan […]
AN: Mental Health Moves Up Global Agenda
Mental Health Moves Up Global AgendaBy Katie Nguyen AlertNet April 19, 2013 LONDON (AlertNet) – Member states of the World […]
Oss: Integrated Vs Coordinated Care
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: A timely piece by Open Minds’ Monica Oss, who is a featured keynote and workshop presenter and Lunch […]
April 30 SAMHSA Webinar on Whole Person and Financial Wellness
Springing into Wellness and Planting the Financial Wellness Seed Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET Register Now!<http://www.esi-bethesda.com/wellnessteleconference> http://www.esi-bethesda.com/wellnessteleconference […]
NEC: Alternatives to Suicide Webinar this Wednesday!
Alternatives to Suicide: Lessons from the Western Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM […]
Last Chance to Register for This Week’s ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Executive Seminar!
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: In just a few more days, ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog’ Annual Executive Seminar will provide a not-to-be-missed comprehensive program that will […]
May 9 SAMHSA Webinar : ACA and Implications for Recovery-Oriented Practice
[RTP Webinar Header] Webinar Announcement Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time The Affordable Care Act and […]
CHP: NY Health Exchange and ACO Updates
NY Health Exchange Gears Up For LaunchCrain’s Health Pulse April 22, 2013 The ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Health Benefit Exchange is in […]
NCD Urges President to Address SSI Beneficiary Economic Needs
Nat’l Council on Disability Statement on the President’s FY14 Budget April 17, 2013 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania […]
Grants: Re-entry Services for Offenders with Co-Occurring Disorders
If you are having trouble viewing the email below, please click here<http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/eNews/solicit-416.html>[http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/solicit/header.jpg] April 17 2013 Bureau of Justice Assistance Funding […]
“KILL IMMIGRATION REFORM”
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Bazelon: Wrong Focus: Mental Health in the Gun Safety Debate
Wrong Focus: Mental Health in the Gun Safety Debate Washington — April 17, 2013 — The Judge David L. Bazelon […]
WN: Program Eyes Mental Health Transition Help
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The following piece describes success hospital to community supports in Canada that include peer bridgers, a model first […]
April 22, May 2 NYC DOHMH Mental Health Planning Forums
NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneMental Health System Planning Forums 2013 Your input is important to us! You are […]
PRJ Seeks Papers on Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities
Psychiatric Rehabilitation JournalCall for Papers: Special Issue on Families in which Parents are living with Psychiatric Disabilities The Editors of […]
May 16 Webinar: Helping People Connect Religious/Spiritual Congregations of Choice
May 16, 2013 – 2:00 – 3:30 PM Webinar >From The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion The Roles of […]
April 24 OMH Webinar on Providing MH Family Services
[cid:image003.jpg at 01CE3AA8.C4E769A0] The Family Institute for Education, Practice & Research Join us for a Webinar on April 24 [cid:image004.gif […]
AP: Suicide Survivors Raise Prevention Efforts
Suicide Survivors Volunteer To Lead Prevention Effort Through Multimedia Public Forum ProjectProject Aims To End Stigma, Shame, Anonymity By David […]
34 States Integrating Medicare & Medicaid Services For Dual Eligibles
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The following summarizes how 2/3 of the states are in various processes of launching new initiatives to integrate […]
Only 1 More Week to Register for ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Executive Seminar!
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: In just one more week, ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog’ Annual Executive Seminar will provide a not-to-be-missed comprehensive program that will feature […]
CT, DG: SAFE Act, NYS Police View of Private MH Records Alarms Advocates
Attorney Claims State Officials Intentionally Violated HIPAA to Enforce SAFE ActCapital Tonight April 13, 2013 A Western ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Attorney […]