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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced the opening of nominations for the inaugural SAMHSA Trailblazers in Advancing Recovery (STAR) Awards. These awards aim to recognize individuals, including youth and family members, with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use conditions for their contributions. Additionally, the awards will honor organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equitable access to wellness and recovery supports. Nominations can be submitted through the official nomination page. This initiative marks a significant step in acknowledging leaders and organizations dedicated to advancing mental health and substance use recovery efforts.

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The next Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Stakeholder Webinar is scheduled on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. To participate, please register for the webinar using the provided registration link. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent to you with details on how to join the webinar.

If you have any other questions, please contact RCPA COO and Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in partnership with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), will host a webinar titled “CCBHC’s Synergies With Crisis Systems” on Friday, July 12, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET. This event, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), marks the final session in a four-part Crisis Stabilization Learning Series. The webinar will feature discussions on how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) can effectively respond to and manage crisis situations, leveraging their capabilities within community crisis systems. It will also cover the role of peer support and the expansion of crisis services through the CCBHC model. Key speakers include Joe Parks, MD, from the National Council, Carrie Slatton-Hodges from NASMHPD, and C.J. Davis, CEO of Brightli Inc. An upcoming publication from the National Council’s Medical Director Institute will be highlighted in the discussion as well.

To participate in the upcoming webinar, register here.

If you have any other questions, please contact RCPA COO and Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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Pennsylvania has launched a new website for the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project, designed to streamline and modernize the licensing, permitting, registration, certification, and incident management systems across four state agencies: the Department of Human Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Aging, and the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs. The ELS will be implemented in stages over the next two years, with the aim of improving interagency collaboration and operational efficiency.

For more information and to stay updated on the ELS project, subscribe to the ELS ListServ. If you need additional information or have questions, you can reach out to OCYF through the Contact Us form.

If you have any other questions, please contact RCPA COO and Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is offering a virtual training series on “Implementation, Improvement, Sustainability, and Coaching of the ASAM Criteria” with Train for Change. This training teaches the NIATx model and ASAM Criteria Implementation Guide to foster continuous improvement in areas like trauma-informed care and CBT. Participants must have completed ASAM Criteria 3rd edition training. The training is in three series of five sessions each, with fixed schedules. A one-hour coaching call after the series is required for a CEU certificate. Review the flyer for more information and to register.Top of Form

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In May 2024, OMHSAS announced the next evolution of the Call for Change initiative: Advancing the Call for Change. Beginning in 2022, a diverse group of stakeholders with lived experience came together to form a steering committee that convened regularly over the course of a year and formulated goals and objectives they felt were important to continue system transformation. The efforts of this committee resulted in the Advancing the Call for Change document. Advancing the Call for Change was designed to assess how far the behavioral health system has come in 19 years, stimulate conversation, and drive action. As the system progresses, this document should act as a guide for all decision-makers in focusing on the critical principles of recovery and resilience, including ensuring that approaches are person-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed, follow a DEI framework, integrate peer supports, and are outcomes-focused.

In July 2004, the OMHSAS Adult Advisory Committee called for a work group to guide recovery transformation efforts. In November 2004, the work group held its first meeting and a steering committee was formed to move forward with recommendations. In November 2005, A Call for Change was presented to the Adult Advisory Committee.

A Call for Change offers a basic framework for transformation, including indicators of a recovery-oriented system. In addition, it discusses some of the implications of these changes and recommends some approaches for using the indicators to initiate changes in local, county, and statewide systems. It is to be considered a “living, breathing” document and not a “set in stone” plan. As the first phase of an ongoing process, the purpose of the report is to stimulate discussion in all arenas and at all levels. Additional materials will need to be developed to help inform and guide the process as Pennsylvania shifts toward a more recovery-oriented service system.

We are grateful to the Department for their inclusion of RCPA on the Call for Change Work Group and look forward to the opportunities to implement the recommendations with our members. If you have any questions, please contact RCPA COO and Mental Health Director Jim Sharp.

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The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is offering funding through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to support Community Mental Health Services Block Grants. Millersville University of Pennsylvania will administer these grants to implement Community Violence Intervention Projects aimed at reducing trauma in communities affected by gun violence. The university plans to award grants to 2–6 nonprofit organizations, with contracts expected to start in July or August 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025. Applicants can request a budget of up to $250,000 but not exceeding $150,000 for the initial term.

Applications are due by July 31, 2024. Completed applications must be submitted as a PDF via email. For more information, contact Millersville via email or visit the Millersville University Safer Communities Grant Information page. For full details and application instructions, refer to the Request for Applications (RFA) flyer.

If you have any other questions, please contact RCPA COO and Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming addiction treatment, ending stigma, and supporting communities, is seeking individuals to test enhancements to its website and improve user experience. Participants, either those with substance use disorders or those who have assisted someone in finding treatment, should be 18 or older and available for a 30-minute to 1-hour video call. Testers will receive $75 for their participation. Interested candidates can view the current site and should email Shatterproof directly to participate.

View the flyer for more details.

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