RCPA Member Emmaus Hosts Press Conference to Thank Legislators and Governor for Budget (Video)
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RCPA Shares Resources for Capitol Day on March 19
Time is running out to register for RCPA’s Capitol Day, which will be held next Tuesday, March 19. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advocate for yourselves and others by meeting with legislators directly! We will hold a press conference in the Main Rotunda between 10:30 am – 11:30 am, which will tentatively include speakers such as:
- Representative Dan Miller;
- Representative Stephen Kinsey;
- Representative Doyle Heffley;
- Senator Art Haywood; and
- Senator Frank Farry.
You can register for our Capitol Day press conference by contacting Allison Brognia or Christine Tartaglione with the number of anticipated attendees. RCPA requests that members schedule appointments with their Senate and House legislators directly to discuss the state budget, legislation, and regulations after our press conference.
To help support our members and their families during these visits, RCPA asks that you use the following handouts:
- RCPA Legislative Priorities One-Pager
- RCPA Brain Injury 2023 Service Landscape
- PA Brain Injury Services Defined
- ID/A Budget One-Pager
- RCPA Position Paper on Early Intervention Eligibility in Pennsylvania
- RCPA Position Paper on IBHS Individual Services
- RCPA Hearing Testimony on Community-Based MH Services and School-Based Partnerships to Treatment Access
- RCPA Testimony to PA House Human Services Committee on Opioid Use Disorder Centers of Excellence
- RCPA Public Hearing Testimony on New Developments in the Opioid and SUD Crisis in Rural Pennsylvania
- RCPA VBP Survey Briefing
Please note that copies of materials will also be available at the Capitol Rally. As an additional resource, members can visit the Pennsylvania Capitol website to locate parking and view maps of the building. If you have questions regarding our 2024 Capitol Day, please contact Jack Phillips.
Reminder to Register and Join RCPA For Our 2024 Capitol Day
Advocate for yourselves and others by meeting with legislators directly! Take the opportunity to join RCPA as we hold our annual Capitol Day this year on Tuesday, March 19. We will hold a press conference in the Main Rotunda between 10:30 am – 11:30 am, which will tentatively include speakers such as:
- Representative Dan Miller;
- Representative Stephen Kinsey;
- Representative Doyle Heffley;
- Senator Art Haywood; and
- Senator Frank Farry.
You can register for our Capitol Day press conference by contacting Allison Brognia or Christine Tartaglione with the number of anticipated attendees. RCPA requests that members schedule appointments with their Senate and House legislators directly to discuss the state budget, legislation, and regulations after our press conference.
We ask that you please use RCPA’s legislative priorities one-pager during your legislative visits. As an additional resource, members can visit the Pennsylvania Capitol website to locate parking and view maps of the building. If you have questions regarding our 2024 Capitol Day, please contact Jack Phillips.
Register Now to Join RCPA For Our 2024 Capitol Day
Advocate for yourselves and others by meeting with legislators directly! Take the opportunity to join RCPA as we hold our annual Capitol Day this year on Tuesday, March 19. We will hold a press conference in the Main Rotunda between 10:30 am – 11:30 am, which will tentatively include speakers such as:
- Representative Dan Miller;
- Representative Stephen Kinsey;
- Representative Doyle Heffley;
- Senator Art Haywood; and
- Senator Frank Farry.
You can register for our Capitol Day press conference by contacting Allison Brognia directly. Please let us know if additional staff or colleagues within your organization are planning to attend Capitol Day with you. RCPA requests that members schedule appointments with their Senate and House legislators directly to discuss the state budget, legislation, and regulations after our press conference.
We ask that you please use RCPA’s legislative priorities one-pager during your legislative visits. As an additional resource, members can visit the Pennsylvania Capitol website to locate parking and view maps of the building. If you have questions regarding our 2024 Capitol Day, please contact Jack Phillips.
RCPA Announces Details for 2024 Capitol Day
RCPA is proud to announce that we will be hosting our annual Capitol Day on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. We will hold a press conference in the Main Rotunda between 10:30 am – 11:30 am, which will tentatively include speakers such as:
- Representative Dan Miller;
- Representative Stephen Kinsey;
- Representative Doyle Heffley;
- Senator Art Haywood; and
- Senator Frank Farry.
You can register for our Capitol Day press conference here. If additional staff or colleagues within your organization are planning to attend Capitol Day with you, please email Christine Tartaglione with the number of anticipated attendees. RCPA requests that members schedule appointments with their Senate and House legislators directly to discuss the state budget, legislation, and regulations after our press conference.
We ask that you monitor your emails for updates regarding Capitol Day, as RCPA will be sending out legislative priorities and other policy documents for use during legislative visits in the near future. As an additional resource, members can visit the Pennsylvania Capitol website to locate parking and view maps of the building. If you have questions regarding our 2024 Capitol Day, please contact Jack Phillips.
Save the Date — RCPA Capitol Day on April 24
RCPA will be hosting our 2023 Capitol Day on Monday, April 24 and will hold a press conference and rally between 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on the front steps of the State Capitol (outside the Main Rotunda). This is your opportunity to show a shared voice to the legislature, administration, and governor’s office on matters that impact providers and those they serve. Members from all RCPA divisions are requested to attend and schedule appointments with their Senate and House legislators to discuss the state budget, legislation, and regulations that impact the services of our members.
Detailed information will follow, but if you have questions or suggestions regarding our 2023 Capitol Day, please contact Jack Phillips, Director of Government Affairs.
OMHSAS Hosting Mental Health Awareness Event on May 23
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) will be hosting a two-part Mental Health Awareness Event next Monday, May 23, 2022.
This two-part event will kick off with a press conference with Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead and OMHSAS Deputy Secretary Kristen Houser in the Capitol Media Room at 10:00 am. Afterwards, the Dennis Marion Award Ceremony and State Hospital Staff Recognition will take place at Strawberry Square at 1:00 pm.
Please see the flyer for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.