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Information was issued on January 11, 2024, regarding a second virtual transportation summit that has been planned for February 7, 2024.

Due to the original webinar not being accessible to everyone, the decision was made to change the format of the summit to a Teams virtual meeting. The meeting is open to the public, transportation providers, and anyone interested in transportation issues in the Community HealthChoices (CHC) program.

The purpose of the meeting is to have a full and robust discussion about transportation concerns and needs. There will be staff from various programs on the call, including the CHC Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and transportation brokers, MATP, and PennDOT. They will be on the call to listen to the issues and answer questions as they can.

This is a follow-up to the meeting held on December 11, 2023. This meeting will not have any formal presentations but will allow for participants, providers, and attendees to discuss their transportation issues, difficulties, or positive experiences. Participants can also ask questions during the webinar by either raising their hand and waiting until they are unmuted or by asking their question in the chat.

Attendees are encouraged to send questions or requests to speak in advance of the meeting to Cortney Alvord via email.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released ODPANN 24-013. This announcement shares details regarding the registration for six half-day virtual training sessions focused on ODP’s expectations of Residential Provider Program Specialists in the implementation of the Residential ISP Staffing approach. Please view the announcement for information and details.

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is holding a series of virtual conversations on Monday, January 29, to discuss opportunities in modernizing tele-behavioral health services within the Commonwealth. These meetings will be held using Microsoft Teams, and time will be allotted for discussion. To facilitate discussions most efficiently, OMHSAS will hold three meetings based on stakeholder type: BH-MCO/Primary Contractor/County Mental Health Administrators, licensed service providers, and individuals who access services and their families. Please choose the most appropriate webinar for you. The licensed service providers forum will be at 11:00 am. Attendance will be taken so that feedback can be cataloged accordingly.

These conversations will drive OMHSAS closer to finding solutions to the complicated work of increasing access to behavioral health services that are utilizing tele-behavioral health platforms and ensuring service recipients have a choice. This first conversation will focus on psychiatric outpatient clinic services and telehealth.

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OMHSAS looks forward to you joining this critical conversation. If you have questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.

February continues the series on Participant Directed Services. Creating an Everyday Life using Waiver Services comes with some exciting opportunities and challenges. Many individuals use Participant Directed Services to pursue their vision and create the life they want. Please join the PA Family Network (PAFN) as they explore more about Participant Direction and offer resources and information. These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates.

Register here for upcoming events.

Support Groups

LifeCourse Workshops

Waiver Workshops

  • Waiver Advanced, Part 1: Monday, February 5, 2024
  • Waiver Advanced, Part 2: Monday, February 12, 2024
  • Waiver Basics, Part 1: Thursday, February 22, 2024

Community Engagement Workshops:
There will be an afternoon and evening session each day.

Join us for our Participation Direction Summits this spring!

Visit the PA Family Network website for more information about our summit sessions, lunch, and dinner!