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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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The Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Inspection Management System by PUPS Software. This collaboration gives RCPA members exclusive access to a proven, easy-to-use technology that helps organizations manage inspections more efficiently, stay compliant, and save valuable time.

About the Inspection Management System by PUPS Software
The Inspection Management System is a cloud-based tool designed specifically for health and human services providers. It helps organizations plan, conduct, and track inspections from start to finish, keeping teams organized, accountable, and ready for audits at any time. Common inspection types include Fire Safety, Interior and Exterior Site, Licensing, Vehicle, and other program-specific or custom inspections tailored to each organization’s needs.

The platform keeps everything organized in one place, provides automated reminders and reports, and makes it simple to monitor trends across multiple sites. By replacing manual paperwork with automated workflows, organizations can focus less on administration and more on providing quality care.

What RCPA Members Can Expect
RCPA members can look forward to:

  • A simple, intuitive platform built for health and human services providers;
  • Secure online access to inspection data, reports, and follow-up actions;
  • Automation tools that save time, reduce errors, and improve accountability;
  • Dedicated onboarding and responsive support from the friendly PUPS team; and
  • An exclusive RCPA member discount of $1,200 per month (a 20% savings off the regular $1,500 rate).

What RCPA Members Are Saying
“PUPS Software’s Inspection Management System has made a huge difference in how we manage our internal inspections,” said Justin Hymon, Senior Vice President of Operations at Step By Step, Inc. “It’s easy to use, helps us stay organized, and gives our teams more time to focus on the people we serve instead of chasing down paperwork. Now that we have clear visibility into every location, I don’t have to worry about what I can’t see. I’d recommend it to any provider looking to simplify their compliance process.”

About PUPS Software
PUPS Software, developed by Willetts Technology, creates smart, simple tools that bring clarity, automation, and insight to human services organizations. With over 25 years of industry experience, the PUPS team partners with providers to streamline compliance, improve communication, and support the people who make care possible.

To learn more or schedule a demo, visit pupssoftware.com or contact Mike McAllister, Account Executive.

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Transforming Suicide Prevention: A Data-Driven Framework
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 3:00pm EST / 2:00pm CST
Featuring: Qualifacts, CenterPointe & Zero Overdose

Register Here

Every life lost to suicide is one too many. Behavioral health organizations have the unique opportunity to transform suicide prevention from a reactive approach into a proactive, system-wide commitment. Achieving this level of transformation requires vision, leadership, and the ability to harness data to drive meaningful action. The Zero Suicide framework offers a revolutionary pathway to make this vision a reality.

Join Qualifacts for this webinar, “Transforming Suicide Prevention: A Data-Driven Framework,” on November 13 at 3:00 pm ET. You’ll hear from the leaders of the Zero Suicide initiative about the efficacy and evidence-based results of the framework and discover how organizations like CenterPointe are leveraging data-driven strategies and Business Intelligence (BI) tools to deliver measurable change and improve care quality.

Featured Speakers

  • Mary Givens
    Manager, Solutions Consulting & CCBHC Program, Qualifacts
    With 18 years at Qualifacts, Mary specializes in supporting behavioral health providers through CCBHC transformation and data-driven care delivery.
  • Ryan Carruthers, Ph.D., LMHP, LADC, CPSS
    Chief Clinical Officer, CenterPointe
    Carruthers leads CenterPointe’s clinical strategy and innovation efforts, driving outcomes through data-informed programming and suicide prevention initiatives.
  • Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-r, CCM, SAP
    Chief Operating Officer, Zero Overdose
    A national expert in suicide and overdose prevention, Dr. Little advances evidence-based frameworks like Zero Suicide and integrated behavioral health care models.

Register Here

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As Pennsylvania faces increasing challenges in funding and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), RCPA member Community Services Group (CSG) is proud to announce the appointment of Denise Sechrist as its new Vice President of IDD Services, effective July 1, 2025. With over three decades of experience at CSG, she has been a steady advocate for strengthening community-based supports and expanding programs that help individuals live more independently. Her appointment reinforces CSG’s commitment to meeting the growing need for compassionate, high-quality care — despite the financial and systemic challenges providers face across Pennsylvania.
https://csgonline.org/2025/10/community-services-group-announces-new-leadership-vice-president-of-idd-services/

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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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