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For immediate release:

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services Inc. (CRCSI) is thrilled to announce that it has received a $100,000 grant from Staunton Farm Foundation to enhance the agency’s new Electronic Health Record in the upcoming year. This monumental task could potentially support a new approach to providing treatment through the utilization of integrated assessment and diagnostic tools, providing real time outcomes. Those rich outcomes will enhance the process of care and the collaboration between patient and treatment providers.

CRCSI turned to Staunton Farm Foundation for assistance with this project, being aware of the Foundation’s extensive philanthropic history of funding initiatives to improve mental health and substance abuse services for the residents of the area. Additionally, CRCSI has been the recipient of past awards from the Foundation and has had the pleasure of working with them on previous rewarding projects.

CRCSI has been a leader in mental health care in Western Pennsylvania since 1969 and has long been active in community projects that inspire the health of the community. CRCSI collaborates with other agencies and partners including, but not limited to, Fayette County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration, Carelon Health of Pennsylvania, and WVU Medicine/ Uniontown Hospital, to name a few.

Staunton Farm Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people who live with mental illness and substance use disorders. The Foundation works to enhance behavioral health treatment, support, and recovery through grant making to nonprofit organizations in 10 southwestern Pennsylvania counties (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland). Learn more at www.StauntonFarm.org.

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At midnight on May 1, 2026, the Department of Human Services will open applications for the first opportunity to receive Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. $25M of grants will be awarded, with a $1M maximum per qualified hospital, healthcare provider, and rural health facility for equipment, supplies, renovations, or structural improvements.

Key Details:

  • Application Dates: May, 1 2026 – June 1, 2026, or until the authorized funding cap has been met, whichever is sooner.
  • Total Available Funding: $25 million
  • Payment Amounts: $10,000 – $1,000,000
  • Qualified Entities: Hospitals, healthcare providers, or rural health facilities within specific regions

To receive an RHTP payment, qualified entities must complete and submit the eligibility certification. The payment must stabilize or enhance rural health care access, promote rural well-being, and fall under one of the six initiatives in the Department’s federally approved RHTP application:

  • Aging and Access;
  • Behavioral Health;
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Transportation;
  • Maternal Health;
  • Technology and Infrastructure; or
  • Workforce

Please note, this RHTP payment is an initial opportunity. If you do not qualify for this RHTP payment and want to apply for funding for other purposes, a future opportunity may be a better fit.

See the PA Bulletin announcement here. Please contact RCPA COO Jim Sharp with any questions.

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Each year, ODP and the IM4Q technical advisors from Temple University’s Institute on Disabilities collaborate with the IM4Q Statewide Steering Committee to create and oversee the completion of an external evaluation of the IM4Q process.

ODP requests that provider agencies again have the person who may be most familiar with the IM4Q process complete the survey linked below. If more than one person is familiar with IM4Q, they may collaborate to provide a single response to the survey. Each provider agency should complete the survey only once.

Please see communication ODPANN 26-048 for additional details. The deadline for completing the survey is June 1, 2026. Follow this link to complete the survey.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) issued Announcement 26-047 to announce optional ad hoc user testing sessions for upcoming Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) billing updates and system enhancements.

General ODP Updates

  • Purpose of Testing: These sessions allow SCOs to explore enhancements to the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) and become familiar with system changes before full implementation.
  • Target Audience: Registration is prioritized for SCO staff, though Administrative Entities (AEs) may attend if space permits. Organizations are asked to limit participation to 1–2 staff members.
  • Testing Schedule:
    • Session 1: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
    • Session 2: Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Location: PCG, 2040 Linglestown Rd, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Testing Format & Functionality

The sessions will follow an informal, ad hoc structure without a predefined agenda or test cases, encouraging participants to test functionality based on their typical workflows. Key areas for testing include:

  • Service Notes: Creating and entering service notes within the training environment;
  • Billing Reports: Running and reviewing billing extract reports and accessing the new SCO Billable Activity Report; and
  • System Enhancements: Exploring general updates and HCSIS system improvements related to SCO billing requirements.

Logistics and Registration

  • Accessibility: On-site parking and an elevator are available at the Harrisburg location.
  • Meals: Lunch will not be provided; participants should plan accordingly.
  • Registration: Interested parties must register in advance using the link provided in the announcement.

Please contact the ODP Outreach mailbox for any inquiries regarding these testing sessions.

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ADvancing States, in partnership with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities and the National Association of Medicaid Directors, is excited to share a new infographic on the purpose, value, and impact of Medicaid HCBS. This resource includes an overview of key services, facts, and figures on HCBS utilization and spending, and trends and growth through rebalancing efforts. ADvancing States encourages members to use and share this infographic as a foundation for conversations about Medicaid HCBS. Use this link to view and download the infographic.

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Please disregard this reminder if you have already registered.

On Monday, May 11, 2026, RCPA will be hosting a virtual H.R. 1 Medicaid Summit for all members, non-members, and stakeholders from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. This virtual summit will explore the role of providers, advocates, and stakeholders in the process of ensuring access and care for vulnerable Pennsylvanias. Panelists will include:

  • Hoa Pham, Deputy Secretary, Office of Income Maintenance, Department of Human Services;
  • Peter Delia, JD, Federal Policy & Advocacy Strategist, National Council for Mental Wellbeing;
  • Dr. Matthew Hurford, President and CEO, Community Care Behavioral Health;
  • Leesa Allen, CEO and Medicaid Consultant, Leesa Allen Consulting LLC; and
  • Dr. Richard S. Edley, President and CEO, RCPA.

Register Here to Attend This Informative Summit

As part of the event, we will have a Q&A segment. If you have any questions you would like to ask during the Q&A segment, or if you have any general questions regarding the virtual summit, please forward them to RCPA Behavioral Health Policy Associate Emma Sharp.

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