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This is a reminder of the upcoming Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) public meeting scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2020, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. During the public meeting, we will provide EVV implementation updates, a walk-through of the steps involved in the Alternate EVV certification process, and address some of the frequently asked questions since the last public meeting. Due to technology constraints, questions and answers will not be done in the usual format during this meeting. The questions will be collected by chat during the meeting and answers will be provided in a follow-up communication through the Listserv as well as posted to the Department of Human Services (DHS) EVV website.

To register online, please use this link. Please register before April 24 at 1:00 pm. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Further public meeting dates have been scheduled and posted to the DHS EVV website.

Any questions about this communication can be sent via email.

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Integrated Care Online

All Mental Health Service Providers Will Benefit From This Timely Information
Crisis services have urgent needs. A survey of over 350 crisis service providers showed that the crisis system is experiencing severe challenges. Crisis delivery must be treated with heightened consideration. The study showed that staffing and employee health concerns were paramount as were protective equipment for people in the field. Sustainability was a key concern.

Innovative Practice Solutions for Crisis Services During The Pandemic Emergency
Executive Web Briefing
Friday, April 24, 2020 • 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm ET
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NATIONAL OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY 2020

Combating Social Isolation for Seniors during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Thursday, May 7, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join SAMHSA, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging (NCMHA) for a thoughtful discussion, including practical ideas to promote connection and recovery for older adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders, during this unprecedented time in our history.

Suicide, depression, anxiety, and problems with alcohol and medications are issues that older adults face. The U.S. Census Bureau indicates that by 2030, there will be nearly 75 million Americans over age 65. A 2012 study from the Institute of Medicine found that nearly one in five older Americans has one or more mental health/substance use conditions. According to 2018 data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and reported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, adults in the 75-84 and 85 and older age groups are among those with the highest rates of suicide.

Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2020 will include important remarks from Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use – Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Aging – Mr. Lance Robertson, and the latest information on coping with social isolation and loneliness from University of California San Diego Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Dilip Jeste.

Registration Link 

For more information on COVID-19 Response resources see:

SAMHSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance and Resources

SAMHSA recognizes the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 situation and is providing guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across the country. SAMHSA stands ready to assist in any manner possible.
 
ACL Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance and Resources
Guidance and resources for older adults, providers, communities, and states.
 
VA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
VA’s Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) webpage has the most current information and VA’s Coronavirus FAQs page provides answers to many important questions. Read the latest VA information regarding coronavirus and mental health here.

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eAnnouncement PA Office of Rural Health

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a FREE Federal Grants Technical Assistance Webinar on
May 21 from 10:00 am – 11:15 am. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Region III Office, will present key steps
and resources for seeking federal grants. This session is recommended for community partners
interested in learning more about federal grant support for health and human service programs.

Individuals at all levels of experiences, from those considering a first grant submission to those with prior grant writing experience, are welcome.

Topics that will be covered are:
– Overview of HHS/HRSA national and regional offices
– Identifying federal grant opportunities
– Navigating the federal grant application process
– Accessing technical assistance resources
– Overview of fiscal grant requirements

Presenters:
Rhonda Jackson, MSW
Public Health Analyst
HRSA/Office of Regional Operations
Region III – Philadelphia Regional Office

Stephanie Sowalsky, CPA
Special Assistant to the Director of Division of Financial Integrity
HRSA/Office of Financial Assistance and Management (OFAM)

In order to receive the link to the webinar, you will need to register here. The link will be sent out a few
days prior to the webinar.

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The Pennsylvania Senate will be holding a Joint Hearing on Wolf Administration’s Response to COVID-19 on Thursday, April 23 at 10:00 am – Watch Live

Released: Apr 22, 2020

Watch Live

Thursday, April 23 at 10 am
Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation

JOINT HEARING
Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee
AND
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee

10:00 Opening Remarks
Panel #1

  • Gene Barr, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
  • Gordon Denlinger, State Director, NFIB Pennsylvania
  • Jon O’Brien, Executive Director, General Contractors Association of Pennsylvania
  • Bill Festa, President, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
  • Matt Stuckey, President, Stuckey Automotive
  • Heather Miller, CEO, School Express, Inc.

11:00 Panel #2

  • Rachel Levine, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH)
  • Dennis Davin, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
  • David (Randy) Padfield, Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)

 1:00 Adjournment

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