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Sharon Militello

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As communications director, Sharon Militello is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the association website and social media pages; editing and preparation of communications; preparing and running webcasts; cultivating media relations; and maintaining relationships with technology support vendors.

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RCPA and Chimes Holcomb are joining other nonprofits in Pennsylvania to share challenges that the lack of an approved state budget is causing for our organizations and the vulnerable people we support. Richard Edley, President and CEO of RCPA, joined Jackie Donahue from RCPA member Chimes Holcomb on WHTM27’s Good Day PA! program, to emphasize how nonprofits across the state are struggling, and the dire need for the budget impasse to end in PA.

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RCPA has joined The Coalition of Critical Services Providers in urging Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass a final state budget that invests appropriately in health and human services before there are no providers left to care for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable. To support this effort, The Coalition will be holding a press conference on Thursday, October 2, at 9:00 am in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg. The event will feature speakers calling for an immediate budget resolution to ensure vital services for residents can continue across the Commonwealth, as the Pennsylvania budget impasse enters its fourth month. Among the speakers will be RCPA staff and members, along with other Coalition members and organizations.

The Coalition recently surveyed organizations representing all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The survey found the ongoing Pennsylvania state budget impasse is having profound, real-world impacts on children, families, older adults, and service provider employees, as counties and organizations struggle to provide services due to lack of funding. The prolonged budget standoff further threatens the security and well-being of Pennsylvanians as we enter October. The Coalition will share the survey findings and impact information shortly.

RCPA strongly encourages our members to take part in the event this Thursday in Harrisburg. If you plan on attending, please contact RCPA COO and Mental Health Services Director Jim Sharp. Additional details and information will be communicated to members. You can also view RCPA President/CEO Richard Edley’s Letter to the Editor in PennLive, for more details on the impacts of the budget impasse.

WHO: Coalition Members, RCPA Members, Advocates, Stakeholders
WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
WHERE: Harrisburg State Capitol Rotunda, 501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120

About the Coalition
The Coalition includes providers from for-profit, nonprofit, and county agencies dedicated to delivering critical services throughout the Commonwealth. The members include: Community Action Association of Pennsylvania; Feeding PA; Hunger-Free PA; Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging; Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Associations; Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services; Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs; Pennsylvania Head Start Association; Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children; Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect; and Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association.

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Drexel University/BHE Special Presentation

INVITED SPEAKER SERIES
LIVE WEBINAR

WOL849 – Workforce Development in the Behavioral Health Strata:
We see and hear you.

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Presenter: Veronica Carey, PhD, CPRP, CDE

Description:
This training offers an opportunity to view participants as individuals, as well as the collective, in pursuit of serving people in the behavioral health system. The training focuses upon endurance, professional pain points, and experiences that may make a workday difficult. All participants will achieve professional identification while learning to navigate workplace issues.

Objectives:

  • State the top 10 pain points in the behavioral health workforce.
  • Develop a “first five words” approach to mitigating workplace issues.
  • Describe (and celebrate!) the strengths inherent in the behavioral health role. 

CE Credits: APA-2; CPRP-2; LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-2; NBCC-2; PA Act48-2; PCB-2; IACET-.2

About the Presenter
Veronica Carey, PhD, CPRP, CDE, has been an academic for 22 years and currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as the Chair of the Board of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. She holds the position of associate clinical professor in the Human Development and Counseling Department and is a certified diversity executive. Dr. Carey is also the chair of the Academy for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, a certified psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, and the vice president of Caravan of Life, a behavioral health NGO in Pakistan. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book “Frame Your Degree: How to Avoid Pain While Seeking a College Degree.” Dr. Carey conducts seminars on student academic culture, health disparities, and organizational infrastructure for racism minimization, addressing faculty, professional staff, students, and other professionals both nationally and internationally, including in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Cameroon, Ghana, Milan, Karachi, and Singapore. Dr. Carey also delivered a TEDx Talk in 2023, “Pain, Pain Go Away,” which highlights the endurance challenges students face while pursuing a college degree. Her contributions to education, diversity, and psychiatric rehabilitation make her a significant figure in her field. On a personal note, she enjoys interior design and co-owns a real estate LLC with her sister, specializing in house flipping.

Training Fee: $25
Register Today

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The Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Clinically AI, a leading innovator in AI-powered clinical documentation, compliance, and governance solutions for behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) providers.

Clinically AI is a mission-driven technology company dedicated to transforming clinical documentation and compliance for behavioral health and IDD providers. Its ChartAware™ platform combines ambient listening, real-time compliance auditing, and organizational AI to help providers reduce administrative burden, strengthen compliance, and improve care delivery.

Through this partnership, RCPA and Clinically AI will work together to:

  • Educate members on emerging AI trends, compliance requirements, and workforce impacts through quarterly educational webinars and thought leadership resources.
  • Support safe and ethical adoption of AI in Pennsylvania’s behavioral health and IDD systems via the launch of the RCPA AI Consortium, a structured, member-driven learning community designed to help organizations move from education to responsible implementation.
  • Deliver economic benefits to members, including access to exclusive member discounts on Clinically AI’s solutions by using the discount code ClinicallyAIPartner.

“RCPA is committed to helping our members navigate the rapidly changing landscape of technology in a way that prioritizes compliance, quality, and ethical governance,” said RCPA President & CEO Richard Edley. “Our partnership with Clinically AI ensures that members receive both the education and tangible benefits they need to make informed decisions about AI adoption.”

Clinically AI’s CEO, Ross Young, added:

“We are honored to partner with RCPA to advance mission-driven adoption of AI. Together, we’re equipping providers with the knowledge, tools, and guardrails to ensure that clinical judgment remains at the center while technology helps reduce risk and strengthen quality.”

The partnership officially launches this fall, with the first joint webinar scheduled for October 2025. Details and registration information will be shared with RCPA members in the coming weeks.

Ready to see how Clinically AI can make documentation easier for your team? Contact us today to learn more.

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