Resources For Pennsylvanians Struggling With Mental Health, Thoughts Of Suicide During Pandemic
Jack Phillips
Mr. Phillips is responsible to assist the association with health policy, which primarily includes member communication and advocacy with the Governor’s office, General Assembly, and state regulatory agencies. Mr. Phillips was most recently at the Pennsylvania Department of State as Director of Legislative Affairs.
Human Services Urges Senators Casey, Toomey To Continue SNAP Waivers And Flexibilities During The COVID-19 Health Crisis
Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania is COVID-19 Prepared with PPE
Wolf Administration Launches Nation’s First Innovative, Evidence-Based Substance Use Disorder Stigma Reduction Campaign
2020 TRANSPRIDE Pittsburgh Health And Wellness Conference Oct 8–10
DDAP Announces Training and Webinar Opportunities
TRAINING
Drug and Alcohol Confidentiality
DDAP is pleased to announce the availability of an online training module for Drug and Alcohol Confidentiality through TrainPA. This training is a review of the federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations protecting the privacy of those seeking and receiving services for Substance Use Disorders, and is designed to help participants gain the basic knowledge needed to effectively perform their job duties within the parameters of confidentiality protections. It is required to be completed within 365 days of hire for SCA staff and their contracted providers.
WEBINARS
Talking About PTSD: Improving Communication and Care for Refugee Patients
A webinar with mental health experts, medical interpreters, refugee community leaders, and refugee health care providers who will discuss the challenges of communicating mental health treatment options across language and cultural differences and how new resources can help foster better communication between clinicians, professional medical interpreters, and refugee patients. By strengthening providers’ knowledge of PTSD treatment for refugees, providing tools for clinicians and interpreters, and advocating for evidence-based PTSD treatment for refugee adults, we can help refugees feel more comfortable with mental health referral and treatment. Register today.
Lifeline Webinar: Tools, Training and Tips for Call Center Success | September 24 – 2 pm
In a year of enduring crises, helping those who help others is essential to achieving progress. In this “behind-the-scenes” webinar, learn how the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network is delivering tools and training to address compassion fatigue among call center staff; hear from front line workers who are helping callers navigate the pandemic and social unrest; and leave with self-care strategies you can apply in your own organization. Experience the on-the-ground impact of Lifeline call centers and learn more about their valuable role during these challenging times – register today.
Updated COVID-19 Guidance For Personal Care Homes, Assisted Living Residences, And Private ICFs on Testing, Visitation
Wolf Administration Highlights Efforts to Ensure that PPE is Available, Accessible and Plentiful
DDAP Announces Compassion Fatigue Training Opportunity
DDAP Announces 2020 Recovery Needs Survey Report Findings
Understanding the gaps within recovery support services – as well as how these needs differ over time, geographically, or between special populations – is critical for making progress on Pennsylvania’s goal to empower sustained recovery.
The 2020 Recovery Needs Survey Report highlights the findings of a survey conducted by the Pennsylvania Advisory Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, the advisory council to the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, assessing the unmet needs of the recovery community in Pennsylvania.
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