RCPA is excited to have a diverse and well-rounded lineup of speakers at our 2022 Conference Together! Gathering in person at the Hershey Lodge October 11 – 14, 2022, presenters from organizations all across Pennsylvania’s health care systems will gather to discuss up-to-date data, new technologies, and the latest trends. Our full brochure is available, and some of our upcoming workshops include:

• Introduction to Measurement-Based Care and Addressing Its Most Frequently Asked Questions
  • Presented by Elizabeth Connors of Yale University and Jason Frittaion of Greenspace Health
• Implementing a County/Agency System to Improve Outcomes for Individuals, Agencies, and Systems of Care by Identifying and Modifying Treatment for Individuals With FASD
  • Presented by Dan Dubovsky, FASD Specialist, Joe Kloss of Luzerne-Wyoming Counties System of Care, and Summer Krochta and Jessica Sachs of Children’s Service Center
• Providing Trauma-Informed Supports to DSPs During Tragic Events
  • Presented by Robin VanEerden and Michael Benjamin May of Merakey
• Language Matters
  • Presented by Marian Baldini of KenCrest
• Risk Management in Telehealth: Guidance to Providers
  • Presented by Cynthia Haines, Esq. of Post & Schell
• Improving Peer Workforce Recruitment and Retention From Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives
  • Presented by Jamie Edwards and Tracy Carney of Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
• Before I Put My Hands Behind My Back, Can We Talk About This? — Philadelphia Police Department Co-Responder Program
  • Presented by Megan Johnson and John Muehsam of Elwyn

Be sure to register now to see these workshops in person and earn continuing education credits! Note that sessions will be recorded to allow registered participants to view content after the event concludes.

In addition to an amazing roster of speakers, our 2022 Conference will have an exciting array of sponsors and exhibitors. We thank those who have committed to our conference thus far! If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting, visit here for more details.

We’d like to give a special shoutout to our Connections Hall sponsor Beacon Health Options as well as our Welcome Reception sponsor UPMC Community Care Behavioral Health Organization. Thank you for your support!

Questions about the conference may be directed to Carol Ferenz or Sarah Eyster, Conference Coordinators.

The 2022 RCPA Conference Together! is looking to be packed full of exciting and thought-provoking workshops. Gathering in person at the Hershey Lodge October 11 – 14, 2022, presenters from across the state will be discussing everything from telehealth to the workforce crisis to COVID-19 and beyond. Our full brochure is available, and some of our upcoming workshops include:

• Building a Strong School-Based Outpatient Therapy Program: Providing Quality Services and Enhancing Community Partnerships
  • Presented by Amanda Katchur of Community Services Group
• ATLAS: A Tool for Connecting Your Community to Evidence-Based, High-Quality Addiction Treatment
  • Presented by Angad Buttar of Shatterproof and Kim Coleman of DDAP
• Expert Panel on Recruiting and Retaining Behavioral Health Staff During Challenging Times
  • Presented by Christine Axford of Berks Counseling Center, Rosa Davis of POWER, Cassie Dundon of Achievement Center of LECOM Health, Amy Herschell of Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, Elissa Nulton of Peer Star, and Kate Pompa of Wesley Family Services
• Provider and Member Centric VBP Development in IBHS – A Success Story That Benefits All Parties
  • Presented by Debra Luther of Beacon Health Options of PA, Steven Herr of Advanced Metrics, and Kim Bowser-Murtha of Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration
• Programs That Promote Change for Sexually Problematic Behaviors
  • Presented by Jack Berkenstock Jr. of The Bodhana Group
• Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities Related to Tobacco Use Among Individuals With Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
  • Presented by William Stauffer of the PA Recovery Organizations – Alliance and Tony Klein of PA Statewide Tobacco Free Recovery Initiative

Be sure to register now to see these workshops in person and earn continuing education credits! Note that sessions will be recorded to allow registered participants to take advantage of sessions after the event.

In addition to an amazing roster of speakers, our 2022 Conference will have an exciting array of sponsors and exhibitors. We thank those who have committed to our conference thus far! If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting, visit here for more details.

We’d like to give a special shoutout to our Connections Hall sponsor Beacon Health Options as well as our Welcome Reception sponsor UPMC Community Care Behavioral Health Organization. Thank you for your support!

Questions about the conference may be directed to Carol Ferenz or Sarah Eyster, Conference Coordinators.