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Please share these important PA Family Network workshops and support groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at PA Family Network’s website.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-068. This communication announces the availability of the recordings of two recently held webinars, the “Basics of Incident Management” and the “Incident Fidelity Initiative.” The first webinar provided information about determining the discovery date, initial reporters, the impacts of management reviews that result in “Not approved” status, and monitoring incidents using the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) My Workload Dashboard. The second webinar provided information about the Incident Fidelity Initiative and how the process works, including identification of unreported incidents, record reviews, remediation, and preventing unreported incidents.

These webinars were recorded and are now available, along with the PowerPoint presentations, on the MyODP website.

Beyond the Cuts: Protecting Behavioral Health in an Era of Policy Change (webinar)
Presented by Qualifacts, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and OPEN MINDS
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET

Presenters include Josh Schoeller, CEO of Qualifacts; Chuck Ingoglia, President and CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing; and Monica E. Oss, Founder and CEO of OPEN MINDS.

The behavioral health system is being reshaped at an unprecedented pace. In just weeks, the federal government has terminated over $12 billion in public health grants, dissolved SAMHSA under a sweeping HHS reorganization, and passed legislation that will transform Medicaid through work requirements, cost-sharing, and reduced provider tax caps. These changes are already leading to funding cuts, stalled infrastructure projects, and increased pressure on providers to prepare for reduced support and stricter eligibility. To help organizations navigate this evolving landscape, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, OPEN MINDS, and Qualifacts are joining forces for a timely webinar. The session will focus on how behavioral health leaders can adapt service models, protect financial stability, and continue meeting community needs.

Register here.

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The PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency is seeking participation and input from JJDPC Subcommittee members to help shape the next iteration of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Plan. This survey is anonymous and confidential to encourage your candid feedback. Individuals are asked to complete the survey before Monday, July 21, 2025, as results will be presented in the aggregate to members of the JJDPC and PCCD staff to help inform initial strategic planning discussions at the JJDPC’s quarterly meeting on August 7, 2025.

Please find the survey link here. If you have any questions regarding this survey or need assistance, please contact Greg Young electronically.

McAuley Ministries, the grant-making foundation of Pittsburgh Mercy, has awarded over $2.8 million in grants to 14 local nonprofit organizations and appointed Sister Barbara Anne Quinn, RSM to its Board of Directors. These grants support education, empowerment, essential needs & social services, and peacemaking initiatives in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Uptown, and West Oakland neighborhoods.

View full release here.

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has announced the webinar Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): A Transdisciplinary Approach to Inpatient Rehabilitation, which is scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

During this live webinar, a team from the Sheltering Arms Institute will share the inner workings of their transdisciplinary system of care. As it becomes more important than ever for clinicians to work as a transdisciplinary team to provide the best care for patients, the close coordination of care between therapy, nursing, medical staff, psychology, and case management is necessary in order to make the greatest impact.

The live webinar has a fee of $50.00. Those interested can register here.