Overview of ODP’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Plan Webinar
Thursday, December 9, 2021
12:00 pm–12:45 pm
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Join Deputy Secretary Ahrens for a discussion with stakeholders to review the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) sections of the Department of Human Services’ ARPA Spending Plan, which received conditional approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on December 1, 2021.
Due to a scheduling conflict with a national conference, the decision has been made to reschedule RCPA’s Physical Disabilities & Aging (PD&A) Division webcast, which was originally scheduled for December 9, 2021. The new date for this meeting is Monday, January 10, 2022, from 1:00 pm–4:00 pm. The meeting will be held via webcast. If you have any suggested agenda topics, please send them to Melissa Dehoff.
PLEASE NOTE: If you previously registered for the December meeting, you WILL need to re-register for the January meeting. Please register here.
ODP Webinar: One-Time Supplemental Payment to Address Recruitment, Retention, and COVID-19 Related Staff Expenses
Today
Friday, December 3, 2021
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Join ODP Director of Financial Management Rick Smith to address your general questions regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
“Examining White Privilege with Jill Freedman, LCSW and Gene Combs, MD”
December 4, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register here.
This webinar will occur once a week on Saturday from December 4–18, 2021, for a total of three sessions.
This group is intended for white-identifying mental health professionals, students, and supervisors who are committed to engaging in antiracist work.
ODP Announcement 21-085 serves to communicate that registration for the January–June 2022 sessions of the CI Initial Certification Course are now open on MyODP. Due to continued concerns regarding COVID-19, all January–June 2022 Initial CI Certification sessions (or cohorts) of the course will be provided virtually rather than in person. To register, use the registration link on the Certified Investigator Initial Certification Course Information page. You must be logged into MyODP to access the registration page.
For assistance with registration, contact Sarah Naughton. For questions regarding the course or its topics, contact Amanda Black.
There is still time to register for the 2021 virtual Psychostimulant Symposium. With the increase in stimulant and polysubstance use in the commonwealth, the symposium, which is being held December 1–2, will serve as a platform to learn the dangers associated with the misuse of psychostimulants while discovering tactics for preventing widespread psychostimulant use disorder, protecting individuals and communities, and providing effective treatment. Attendance is free, but registration is required.
More information, including registration, is available here. Questions about the symposium should be emailed here.
Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series:
Trauma Informed Care — Overview and Practical Applications
The Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series, which offers presentations focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (IDA) and mental health needs. The selected presenters share their expertise on best and promising practices as well as provide general knowledge. Session topics, which focus on increasing capacity to serve individuals with dual diagnosis in the community, are chosen based on identified needs and with input from the field of professional stakeholders.
Please see the flyer for additional information, including registration information.
If you have questions or concerns regarding registration for this event, please email PA Training.
With the increase in stimulant and polysubstance use in the commonwealth, the symposium, being held December 1–2, will serve as a platform to learn about the dangers associated with the misuse of psychostimulants while discovering tactics for preventing widespread psychostimulant use disorder, protecting individuals and communities, and teaching effective treatment. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required.
More information is available here.
Questions about the symposium should be emailed here.
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