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New York's Olmstead Plan:
New Website
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Office has created an Olmstead Plan website which will allow suggestions for the Olmstead Plan to be submitted on-line and also provides registration and scheduling information on the various events (October 2nd's planned event was not yet announced at this printing). Go to: http://www.governor.ny.gov/olmsteadplan
This newly in-stock publication is for clinical practitioners, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, who provide primary care in office settings and community health centers.
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US Department of Education Issues Restraint and Seclusion Resource
The U.S. Department of Education has issued an important Restraint and Seclusion: Resource Document outlining 15 guiding principles to help ensure that schools are safe and healthy learning environments for all students. This document does not set forth any new requirements, does not create or confer any rights for or on any person or require specific actions by any state, locality, or school district. Further information can be found at:
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/restraint-federalguidance.htm
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SAMHSA Says...
Recovery Month Has a New Section for Youth and Young Adults in Recovery
Recovery is possible at any age. Recovery Month now has a section dedicated to youth and young adults in recovery. The section includes real, inspiring stories of recovery from young adults, resources for youth and young adults, plus social media and other online connections for youth and young adults in recovery.
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Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care: Order or Download Now
SAMHSA's Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 32: Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care provides information that practitioners need when deciding whether to introduce drug testing into their practices. TAP 32 gives guidance on implementing drug testing.
Order or Download TAP 32: Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care
TAPs are compilations from various federal, state, programmatic, and clinical sources that provide practical guidance and information related to the delivery of treatment services to individuals with behavioral health needs. See the Full Series
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Grantmaking Announcement for Community-Based Sustainability
 The Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities, in partnership with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, is awarding between $25,000 and $75,000 in matching funds to advance community-based sustainability. Applications for this second round of granting are due October 1; see here for application information
and here for September 6th , 3pm ET, call details.
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Twitter Roundup
Recent @NYSCCF
ENGAGE 2Day
ENGAGE 2Day: Creating meaningful pathways to employment for disconnected young adults. http://t.co/VIXYqvCp
ENGAGE 2Day: NCFY links readers to information helping to serve youth and families in new and effective ways ncfy.acf.hhs.gov
ENGAGE 2Day: New Health Care Infographic! Click on "NY" to learn more about what is happening in New York State. bit.ly/QlwpbK
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