Webinars
March 28 2-3:30 pm
March 28 1-2:30 pm March 28 2-3:15 pm
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Help Support Prevention
in Your Community
National Prevention Week 2013 will take place May 12-18, 2013.
This year's theme emphasizes that the prevention of substance abuse and promotion of mental health starts with the choices each of us makes in our own life. Through our choices, we can set an example of health and well-being for others. With our voices-whether spoken or written-we can raise awareness of behavioral health issues and help create healthier and safer communities.
You can plan and host your own events, participate in the "I Choose" project, or take the "Prevention Pledge" to show your support and help raise awareness about behavioral health issues.
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CLMHD Calendar
MARCH
Children & Families System of Care Advisory Group
March 26th
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
41 State Street Albany Suite 505
APRIL
Officer's & Chairs Conference Call
April 17 th
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Call In Only - contact CLMHD for access
Mental Hygiene Planning
April 22,
11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
41 State Street Albany Suite 505
CLMHD SPRING FULL MEMBERSHIP MEETING HOLIDAY INN SARATOGA SPRINGS NY
Mentoring Workshop: Sunday, April 28
10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Full Membership Meeting: Mon-Tues April 29-30
SAVE THE DATE: CLMHD COMMITTEE DAY
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Albany (TBD)
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Two New Video Series on Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Out of the Blue: The Many Faces of Depression and the Bipolar Disorder Education Video Library are two new resources the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is sharing this month on YouTube.
In the first series, six people talk openly about their personal experiences with depression and its many symptoms. The video library provides helpful information for those living with bipolar disorder, including answers to common questions about warning signs, triggers, medication, and coping skills.
Read more and watch the videos.
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The New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors advances public policies and awareness for people with mental illness, chemical dependency and developmental disabilities. We are a statewide membership organization that consists of the Commissioner/ Director of each of the state's 57 county mental hygiene departments and the mental hygiene department of the City of New York.
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March 22, 2013
Welcome to the new Conference newsletter! While our look has changed, we are still your source for all things related to optimizing mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services for the people of New York State. Look inside to find:
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Please note: Beginning next week this newsletter will be published mid-week.
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Customizing Health Homes for Children with Serious Behavioral Health Challenges
A new report sanctioned by SAMHSA has just emerged. Written by Sheila Pires, with support from Kamala Allen at CHCS, this new report is a resource that provides a rationale for why health homes under ACA should be customized for children and youth with serious behavioral health challenges The report offers practical and financial approaches to health home customization based on intensive care coordination models using high fidelity Wraparound that have emerged from systems of care in children's behavioral health care.
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Pediatricians Sharing Space with Mental Health Professionals
A growing number of pediatric practices are sharing space with mental health professionals, a move aimed at improving access to hard-to-obtain psychological services and at sending the message that treating children's depression and behavioral issues is as important as following their asthma and diabetes.
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Adapting the Medicare Shared Savings Program to Medicaid ACOs
Many state Medicaid agencies have used the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) model as a basis for accountable care organization (ACO) programs that seek to better align provider incentives to improve care for low-income populations. Medicaid agencies have modified the MSSP methodology to account for differences in the populations served and the structure of their ACO programs, including adjustments for managed care delivery systems.
This technical assistance brief, made possible by the Commonwealth Fund, explores the shared savings approaches of Minnesota and New Jersey, which both used MSSP as a foundation for their Medicaid ACO programs. Other states looking to improve quality and reduce costs for Medicaid populations should consider using the MSSP as a model for developing their own shared savings arrangements. The innovations in Minnesota and New Jersey are particularly relevant for states creating multi-payer alignment through initiatives such as the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovations (CMMI) State Innovation Model (SIM) initiative.
Read on...
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WRAP is Successfully Being Implemented in a Variety of Ways within the Criminal Justice System
Forensic WRAP - A Wellness Recovery Action Plan for Individuals in Prison or Involved Within The Criminal Justice System
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Potentially breakthrough cognitive therapy program for young offenders at New York's Riker's Island jail, which holds 88,000 prisoners every year as they await trial. The program is being financed by a new financial instrument known as a "social impact bond."
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New, Notable Integration Research and Resources
Healthcare research evolves at a rapid pace. Data on the integration of primary and behavioral health care, in particular, seems to evolve daily- and with new integration efforts emerging in communities nationwide, the need for this research is even greater.
Some of the research resources below may require membership or payment to view complete articles.
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New Report Examines Barriers and Opportunities for Children's Mental Health Care
A new study by the George Washington University Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) shows that while the Affordable Care Act creates an opportunity to expand children's mental health services, meaningful improvements will require state and local governments to address the systemic impediments that lead to significant shortfalls in care. "The children's mental health system is as fragile as the at-risk youth it is intended to serve," said Julia Graham Lear, PHD, a senior advisor and founder of CHHCS and the co-author of the study, Improving Access to Children's Mental Health Care: Lessons from a Study of Eleven States.
"The system is racked not only by chronic funding shortages but also by significant challenges and disconnects between the many institutions that serve children and families. This analysis, however, highlights ways in which policymakers, advocates and service providers must work together to elevate children's mental health on the public agenda and seek comprehensive solutions to addressing this critical public health need," she added.
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A Practical Guide for People With Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work
Although a staggering number of individuals with mental health conditions do not work, competitive employment remains a vibrant goal for most, and the truth is that most people with mental health conditions are able to work successfully if they receive the supports they need. The Temple University Collaborative is proud to present "A Practical Guide for People With Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work," designed for people with mental health conditions who want to return to successful careers.
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