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Listening Session: Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 - Posted 11.20

Thursday, November 20th from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  

You're invited to join a listening session regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) implementation of Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, which creates criteria for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). States, providers, consumers, and other interested stakeholders can provide public comment on what CMS should consider in developing payment parameters for a Prospective Payment System (PPS) applicable to services delivered by CCBHCs.

Participant Toll-Free, Dial-in Number: 800-837-1935 
Conference ID/Passcode: 32048820

Congress passed the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R. 4302) on April 1, 2014. This legislation includes provisions of the Excellence in Mental Health Act, which increases access to community mental health and substance abuse treatment services while improving Medicaid payment for these services. Section 223 of the statute creates criteria for CCBHCs as entities designed to serve individuals with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders that provide intensive, person-centered, multidisciplinary, evidence-based screening, assessment, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and wellness services. This legislation provides for a 2-year, eight-state demonstration in which organizations that meet CCBHC criteria will be eligible for an enhanced payment rate through Medicaid, under a PPS developed by each participating state.  

Veterans Crisis Line - Posted 11.20

Call: 1-800-273-8255  

MHAV to Hold Advocacy Conference - Posted 11.20

January 26-28

MHAV's (Mental Health America of Virginia) Advocacy Conference

is a three-day program that consists of workshops around advocacy at the state legislative and policy levels. The conference format is two days in class and culminates in a day on the Hill in Richmond, advocating together for mental health issues and awareness. Topics include: creating your message, speaking with your legislator

Application requirements:

1) completion of MHAV's CELT

2) At least six months post crisis

3) Proof of Virginia residency (for scholarship applicants only)

4) Two references that can attest to the applicant's individual recovery (if applicable) and qualities in a group dynamic.

Mental Health First Aid Training in Fredericksburg - Posted 11.20

The Adult Mental Health First Aid Training will be held on the following dates in 2015: January 12 - 13; March 16 - 17; May 11 - 12; July 13 - 14; September 14 - 15; and November 16 - 17.  

The trainings are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the first day and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second day. All of the Adult Mental Health First Aid trainings will be held at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy.  

To register , please contact Michelle Miner, Therapist/CIT Program Manager, at 540-899-4357 or mminer@racsb.state.va.us.

Training Flyer 

December Central Peer Connect - Posted 11.20

Our next Central Peer Connect meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 9th from 12:30 - 2:00  p.m. at Chester House, 11814 Chester Road (23831).

Chester House is providing lunch and needs individuals or a representative from a group to email or call to reserve a lunch for the meeting. We will be having a bagged lunch with a sandwich, chips, canned drink, and a cookie or brownie. The folks at Chester House also need to know if anyone is diabetic.
The deadline for responding is December 3rd. The phone number is 804 318-8289 please leave a message or email Carla: heathc@chesterfield.gov to reserve a lunch. 

"Recovery Channel" (from the Recovery Opportunity Center in Arizona) Launched - Posted 11.20 

Here's how you can view the show:

1. Go to the ROC website, recoveryopportunity.com,  and scroll down to the first row of feature boxes, where you will find one labeled "The Recovery Channel." 
2. Click on that box and the Vimeo presentation will open up. If you haven't seen the trailer, you may want to look at it first. 
3. Our first recovery story is from Jodi Gardner. After you watch Jodi, you can fill out the study guide if you like and get an hour of training credit for watching each show.

https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/268971743   

Holiday Music Sing-a-Long at 84 Main, Warsaw - Posted 11.20

Tuesday, November 25th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Call 804-333-3581 

"Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks" - Posted 11.20

http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Coping-with-Stress-During-Infectious-Disease-Outbreaks/SMA14-4885  

There is also evidence to indicate that isolation is not only a potential result of mental or physical illness, but may also cause or aggravate such an illness. This is why

social health has become of increasing importance within the greater overall concept of human health and well-being. Many mental and physical health professionals have begun to recognize the importance of social interaction in a person's ability to overcome illness.

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