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Jack Phillips

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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.

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National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
COVID-19 Impact Measurement Tool

Dear Members and Colleagues,

NAATP is committed to providing our members, as well as those who care for and support people with substance use disorders, with resources to help you in your important work.  Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, those who provide addiction treatment and services have needed to make rapid changes in service delivery. Nearly all outpatient, and many residential, treatment providers have adapted some or all services to telehealth. In the midst of a national health crisis and stay-at-home order, the need to provide connection with people who suffer from the isolating disease of addiction is even more critical… [read full letter for details].

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Integrated Care Online

All Mental Health Service Providers Will Benefit From This Timely Information
Crisis services have urgent needs. A survey of over 350 crisis service providers showed that the crisis system is experiencing severe challenges. Crisis delivery must be treated with heightened consideration. The study showed that staffing and employee health concerns were paramount as were protective equipment for people in the field. Sustainability was a key concern.

Innovative Practice Solutions for Crisis Services During The Pandemic Emergency
Executive Web Briefing
Friday, April 24, 2020 • 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm ET
View Details

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NATIONAL OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY 2020

Combating Social Isolation for Seniors during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Thursday, May 7, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join SAMHSA, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging (NCMHA) for a thoughtful discussion, including practical ideas to promote connection and recovery for older adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders, during this unprecedented time in our history.

Suicide, depression, anxiety, and problems with alcohol and medications are issues that older adults face. The U.S. Census Bureau indicates that by 2030, there will be nearly 75 million Americans over age 65. A 2012 study from the Institute of Medicine found that nearly one in five older Americans has one or more mental health/substance use conditions. According to 2018 data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and reported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, adults in the 75-84 and 85 and older age groups are among those with the highest rates of suicide.

Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2020 will include important remarks from Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use – Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Aging – Mr. Lance Robertson, and the latest information on coping with social isolation and loneliness from University of California San Diego Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Dilip Jeste.

Registration Link 

For more information on COVID-19 Response resources see:

SAMHSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance and Resources

SAMHSA recognizes the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 situation and is providing guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across the country. SAMHSA stands ready to assist in any manner possible.
 
ACL Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance and Resources
Guidance and resources for older adults, providers, communities, and states.
 
VA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
VA’s Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) webpage has the most current information and VA’s Coronavirus FAQs page provides answers to many important questions. Read the latest VA information regarding coronavirus and mental health here.

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eAnnouncement PA Office of Rural Health

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a FREE Federal Grants Technical Assistance Webinar on
May 21 from 10:00 am – 11:15 am. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Region III Office, will present key steps
and resources for seeking federal grants. This session is recommended for community partners
interested in learning more about federal grant support for health and human service programs.

Individuals at all levels of experiences, from those considering a first grant submission to those with prior grant writing experience, are welcome.

Topics that will be covered are:
– Overview of HHS/HRSA national and regional offices
– Identifying federal grant opportunities
– Navigating the federal grant application process
– Accessing technical assistance resources
– Overview of fiscal grant requirements

Presenters:
Rhonda Jackson, MSW
Public Health Analyst
HRSA/Office of Regional Operations
Region III – Philadelphia Regional Office

Stephanie Sowalsky, CPA
Special Assistant to the Director of Division of Financial Integrity
HRSA/Office of Financial Assistance and Management (OFAM)

In order to receive the link to the webinar, you will need to register here. The link will be sent out a few
days prior to the webinar.

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The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced call-in details for tomorrow’s Pennsylvania Advisory Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse meeting.

4/23/2020 – View meeting agenda

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held at the same time (1–3 PM) by Skype for Business audio conference call. Public participation is permitted via teleconference by dialing 267-332-8737 and using Conference ID – 197706440# during the meeting. The Secretary of the Department will ask the Advisory Council members who are present and all public participants to identify themselves.

Questions? Contact mjones1@pa.gov.

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