Advancing Public Policies for People with Mental Illness, Chemical Dependency or Developmental Disabilities
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SAMHSA: Free Disaster Mobile App here.
SAMHSA: Parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their child can build the foundation for a strong relationship, and help prevent bullying. Download the KnowBullying App here.
SAMHSA: The Use of Peer Support in State Correctional Settings
Part i: August 27th 3-4:30
Part 2: September 3rd 3-4:30
Register here.
CHCS Webinar Series: Digital Health & the Underserved
Part 1: Emerging Opportunities Sept 3 1-2:00 here
Part 2: Digital Health Technology in Action: Front Line Perspectives
Sept 10th 1-2:30 here
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AUGUST:
Fiscal Officers' Workgroup
Conference Call
August 26th 9-10 AM GTM Call in SEPTEMBER:
Children & Families Commitee Call
Officers & Chairs
Conference Call
Sept 10th
8-9 AM
CLMHD/OMH Housing Conference CallSept 10th
10-11 AM
Developmental Disabilities Committee Call
Sept 15th 11-12 PM CLMHD/OMH/DOH
Health Home Call
Sept 18th
10-11 AM
Mental Hygiene Planning Committee: 41 State St.
Sept 18th 11-2 PM
CLMHD Fall Full
Membership Meeting
September 22-23
Lake Placid Crowne Plaza
Fiscal Officers
Workgroup Call
Sept 30th 9-10 AM Contact CLMHD for all call in information, 518.462.9422
SAVE THE DATE:
CLMHD Committee DayMonday October 27th
10:00-4:00 PM CLMHD Mentoring Workshop
Friday November 7th Albany, NY
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Job Posting: Columbia County
Planner/ Contract Manager
The Columbia County Department of Human Services is currently recruiting for a full time Planner/ Contract Manager (P/CM). Permanent appointment to the position will be provisional pending results of a civil service exam to be given at a later date. The P/CM reports directly to the Columbia County Director of Community Services and is responsible for creation of the counties' Mental Hygiene - Local Government Plan for three designated disability areas: Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities. The P/CM is also responsible for for oversight of the counties' Community Services Board activities, and the mental hygiene contract agencies' performance, service integration, and other such county, region and statewide related activities. This is a Grade 19A Civil Commission position with a Step One annual salary of $52,644. Read more.
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Save the Date: October 2, 2014
OASAS & OMH Joint Public Hearings on 5.07 Plan
OASAS and OMH will conduct a joint public hearing to gather stakeholder input for consideration in the development of their respective Statewide Comprehensive Plans and ongoing planning initiatives.
Hearing locations: West Brentwood, NYC, Staten Island, Albany, SYracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Binghampton, Ogdenburgh. Read more.
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A Life of Anxiety Documented
John Keedy used to be uncomfortable talking about his problems with anxiety, but not anymore. He hopes his series of photos will help others with mental illness see that they're not alone. Read more.
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Suspect Gene Corrupts Neural Connections
Researchers have long suspected that major mental disorders are genetically-rooted diseases of synapses - the connections between neurons. Now, NIMH-funded researchers have demonstrated in patients' cells how a rare mutation in a suspect gene disrupts the turning on and off of dozens of other genes underlying these connections.
Read more.
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Study Finds That Brains With Autism Fail to Trim Synapses as They Develop
The finding provides clues to how autism develops from childhood on, and may help explain some symptoms like oversensitivity to noise or social experiences. Read more.
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Behavioral Health System Planning Forums Fall 2014
The Health Department's Division of Mental Hygiene invites you to attend and give your input at one of our planning forums on how to improve the mental health and substance use service systems for New York City's children, youth, adults and families.
For dates and details click here.
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