NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

Reissuance of the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center RFP Webinar
2022-11-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of twelve (12) Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers in January 2022. The original proposal was for the development of three (3) Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers in the New York City Economic Development Region, and nine (9) Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers outside of New York City, one (1) in each of the remaining Economic Development Regions. In July 2022, a total of nine (9) providers were awarded.
The Offices will reissue this RFP for the remaining uncovered regions, including two (2) Centers in the New York City Economic Development Region and one (1) Center in the Capital Region Economic Development Region.
The New York City Economic Development Region is comprised of the following counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, and Queens. The Capital Region Economic Development Region is comprised of the following counties: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Warren, and Washington.
In preparation for this reissuance, the Offices will host a forum to discuss potential barriers, address questions, and hear feedback from providers who may be interested in applying for the re-issued RFP in either the New York City or Capital Region Economic Development Regions.
Eligible agencies include those who operate Peer-led organizations. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit agencies with 501(c) (3) incorporation or Public Benefit Corporations, who are licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by OMH, OASAS, or the NYS Department of Health, that have experience providing mental health and substance use treatment services to persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
All Crisis Stabilization Centers will be jointly certified by NYS OMH and OASAS under Part 600 Regulations.  Crisis Stabilization Centers are developed in collaboration with the communities they serve, including Local Mental Hygiene Directors, schools, community providers, law enforcement agencies, and other identified programs, to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for referrals and follow-up.
The forum will take place on Tuesday, November 1 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. The forum invitation link can be found below. Please be sure to register in advance.
Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?RGID=r2b85950be23c2a7546068e71c0228ef9

This original RFP can be found on the OMH website under Procurement Opportunities at:
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/ and the OASAS website under Procurement at: https://oasas.ny.gov/procurement.

We look forward to seeing you on November 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM.

National Council RFA Informational Office Hour
2022-11-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is excited to announce an upcoming grant funding opportunity to support pilot projects integrating harm reduction strategies and public safety initiatives.
Using a competitive Request for Funding Applications (RFA) process, the National Council will select up to eight sites to implement evidence-based and promising strategies and collaborative partnerships to reduce the risk of overdose and other drug-related harm for people who use drugs (PWUD) and people with substance use disorders (PWSUD) who are or may become justice-involved.
Awards will be made in amounts up to $81,250 for a yearlong project beginning January 2023. In addition to funding, selected implementation sites will receive and participate in training and technical assistance (TTA) opportunities.
Eligible applicants will be nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that a) provide harm reduction services, including syringe services, naloxone or fentanyl test strips, peer-based overdose prevention or response, medications for opioid use disorder and linkages to substance use treatment to people who are at risk of drug overdose and b) can demonstrate current or past collaborations with public safety agencies.
The RFA will launch on November 15, 2022.
To learn more about the funding opportunity and upcoming RFA launch, join the National Council for an informational office hour on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. ET.

SAMHSA Webinar on CCBHC Certification Criteria
2022-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a webinar to kick-off the agency’s initiative to update Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification criteria.
SAMHSA is preparing to make minor revisions to the certification criteria based on new developments and lessons learned since introduction of the model in 2014. Agency officials will provide a brief overview of CCBHC history and describe the key elements which the agency is seeking input on. The webinar will be held November 9, 2022, at 4:00 PM ET. Join here!

NYS Council CCBHC Demo Agencies Workgroup Mtg
2022-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
The NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of ​two workgroups designed to support our members who currently
participate in, ​or who want to become involved in the CCBHC Program in New York State.
To ​increase ​​communication ​between ​NYS Council CCBHC Demo agencies, to share lessons learned, and to plan and implement advocacy that ​will resolve ​problems with the​ initiative, ​the NYS Council will host a statewide workgroup for the federal CCBHC Demo agencies within our membership. The first meeting of this workgroup will take place on November 10 from 10:30 – 11:30 via Zoom.
In addition to the federal Demo Program, over the past 3 years SAMHSA has awarded a total of 48 CCBHC Expansion Grants to eligible providers in NYS.
Awardees receive a subsidy to establish services that resemble CCBHC programs and services; however, the Expansion Grants are limited in terms of award amount and duration.
To increase the likelihood of success of NYS Council member agencies with current Expansion Grants, and to educate potential applicants regarding the Program, the NYS Council will host a statewide workgroup to support these providers. The first meeting of this workgroup will take place on November 14 from 10-11:00 am via Zoom.

NYS Council CCBHC Expansion Grant Workgroup Mtg
2022-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Coalition of Human Needs Webinar: The Election - What, Why, and What's Next
2022-11-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Election: What, Why, and What’s Next
Webinar: Monday, November 14th
3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT/1 p.m. MT/12 p.m. PT
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The results of the 2022 midterm election are still coming in, and it’s likely we won’t know the final balance in Congress for some time. But no matter the outcome of yesterday’s election, it is clear there will be a critical role for advocacy at the Federal level.
On Monday, the Coalition on Human Needs will hold a special post-election webinar to lay out what we believe human needs advocates should know about the next Congress and strategies we need to protect the policies and programs that people with low incomes need. Join us to learn more about the likely Congressional lay-of-the-land, get important opportunities for action in the lame duck session, and find out what messages resonated with voters and how those messages can be effectively utilized in the future. Our speakers will include:

Celinda Lake – Nationally known pollster; President, Lake Research Partners
Ellen Nissenbaum – Vice President for Government Affairs, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Deborah Weinstein – Executive Director, Coalition on Human Needs
Moderator: Ellen Teller – Chief Government Affairs Officer, Food Research & Action Center

This webinar will be close captioned. Even if you can’t attend be sure to sign up to receive a captioned recording of the webinar and important resources from our speakers.
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If you have questions or difficulties with the registration form please contact Nicolai Haddal: nhaddal@chn.org.

All Stakeholders Meeting – Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transition
2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is hosting an informational webinar about the transition of the pharmacy benefit from Medicaid Managed Care to NYRx, the Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) pharmacy program. This is part of a series of recurring monthly webinars about this topic, which are open to all interested MRT stakeholders. Presentations from past meetings are available on the transition website.
The All Stakeholders Meeting – Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transition webinar will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

There will be a designated question and answer period at the end of the webinar.
The NYRx team will answer questions that were received in Slido ahead of the meeting as well as questions received during the event.
Please bear in mind that not all questions may be answered due to time constraints.
Stakeholders are encouraged to review the Frequently Asked Questions which will continue to be updated.

Please complete the registration form. Registration is required to attend this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Please plan to join the webinar 5 minutes ahead of the start time. This will reduce wait times getting into the webinar and allow for a prompt start.
After the webinar, a copy of the presentation will be posted on the transition website.

NYSDOH Commissioner's Medical Grand Rounds: Caring for Patients in Today's Opioid Landscape
2022-11-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
NYSDOH Commissioner’s Medical Grand Rounds
Caring for Patients in Today’s Opioid Landscape
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm ET

Moderator
Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health
Opening Remarks
Mary P. Gallant, PhD, MPH, Interim Dean, University at Albany School of Public Health
Speakers
Chinazo Cunningham, MD, Commissioner, New York Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Ayana Jordan, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Department of Population Health
Joanna Starrels, MD, MS, Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center
Associate Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center

In 2021, overdose deaths in the United States reached a record high. At the same time, restrictions on prescription opioids strand many patients without adequate care. For policymakers and providers, ensuring quality patient care and reducing harm requires navigating an evolving landscape of restrictions and best practices. The New York State Department of Health Commissioner’s Grand Round will convene subject-matter experts to discuss New York State’s response to the opioid crisis and harm reduction strategies; the importance of using a health equity lens in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD); and guidance for treating chronic pain with opioids.

Learning Outcome
As a result of this educational activity, the learner will have increased and enhanced their knowledge and competence on equitably treating chronic pain and/or substance use disorder amidst the opioid landscape in New York State.

Objectives
By the end of the webcast, viewers will be able to:

Describe trends in overdose deaths in New York.
Describe the epidemiology of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders among Black people.
Identify best practices for treating pain using opioids.
Recognize the ways that pain treatment is inequitable.

OASAS SAPT Supplemental Grant Information Session
2022-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The agenda includes:

Year 2 contract end date 3/14/2023 (less than 4 months!) – what this means for funded projects
SAPT Supp 1 NCE
Provider spending and expense reports

Information sessions will occur monthly and be used as a primary mechanism to communicate information to providers. Please be sure to attend!
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NYS Council Members Only Contracting Series - Part I
2022-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This is a highly specific two part series for anyone in your agency who is in any way responsible for contracting with payers.

SAVE THE DATES and watch for registration details:
Part 1 – December 7 from 9-12
Part II – December 14 from 9-12

Both trainings will take place via Zoom. Stay tuned for an agenda and registration information.

Making Integration Possible with a System of Care Approach
2022-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The COSOC (Co-Occurring System of Care) framework developed in the Mid-Hudson Region has brought together a wide range of community partners to create integrated care opportunities for individuals with mental health, substance misuse, addiction & other complex challenges, and their supports.
Presenters:
Stephanie Marquesano, Founder and President, The Harris Project
Michael Orth, Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Health
Dr. William Mullane, Director of Innovation, Integration, and Community, Partnerships, Westchester Mental Health Jewish Community Services
Objectives:
• Participants will learn about goals and objectives of the Mid-Hudson COSOC project through a lived experience, Local Government Unit, and provider lens.
• Participants will be able to identify steps and considerations for a system of care approach from an organization and larger system perspective.
• Participants will leave with a grasp of potential deliverables and outcome measures of providing integrated co-occurring care.
• Participants will explore additional opportunities and barriers.
Register (link here) for this one-hour webinar which includes a Q&A session.
The Partnership’s Learning Opportunities are designed to highlight innovations, in-care achievements, and provide a learning space for providers and community members to share how to improve pathways to integrated care and support connections with those shifting the approach to care for their communities.
Learn about the Partnership

NYS Council Members Only Contracting Series - Part II
2023-01-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This is a highly specific two part series for anyone in your agency who is in any way responsible for contracting with payers.

SAVE THE DATES and watch for registration details:
Part 1 – December 7 from 9-12
Part II – January 4 from 9-12

Both trainings will take place via Zoom. Stay tuned for an agenda and registration information.

Webinar: Overview of the Draft CCBHC Certification Criteria Updates and Process for Public Input
2023-01-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Webinar: Overview of the Draft CCBHC Certification Criteria Updates and Process for Public Input
Thursday, January 5, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) invites the public to participate in a webinar on January 5th, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. ET to 3:00 p.m. ET regarding updates to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Certification Criteria. This webinar will provide an overview of the draft CCBHC Certification Criteria updates and the process for public input.
The revised draft of the updated CCBHC Certification Criteria can be found on SAMHSA’s website.
We hope you will be able to join us. Please see the Zoom link below.
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If you are unable to attend the webinar, please send your comments and recommendations on the revised draft of the CCBHC Criteria directly to SAMHSA by emailing CCBHCCriteria@samhsa.hhs.gov no later than January 20th, 2023.
For Reference:

Additional information on CCBHCs
The original Certification Criteria
Updates on the Certification Criteria process

OASAS Covid-19 Guidance Document Updates
2023-01-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
A webinar for OASAS providers will be held on Friday, 1/6/23, 10:00-11:30 am, to discuss the revisions. Please join us. Information regarding the webinar is below and in the attached calendar invite. Thanks.
Friday, January 6, 2023
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Office of Attorney General WNY Mental Health Hearing
2023-01-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Office of the Attorney General is pleased to announce a public hearing on access to mental health care for people with serious mental illness in Western New York. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 18th at 11AM.
Attorney General Letitia James invites the public, advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and government agencies to testify in a public hearing about access to mental health care for people with serious mental illness in the Western New York region. The Attorney General’s first public hearing on mental health in June 2022 in New York City elicited a wide range of testimony, much of which was specific to the downstate region. In this second hearing, the Attorney General seeks testimony on the challenges to accessing adequate mental health treatment in Western New York, including crisis services for children and adults, and the interface between the health care and criminal justice systems.
On Wednesday January 18th at 11AM, Attorney General James will hold an in-person hearing at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, in the Mason O. Damon Auditorium at 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203.* Members of the public are invited to provide written or oral testimony relevant to this hearing. Please note that this is a regionally focused hearing and testimony will be limited to discussion of access to mental health care in Western New York.
Oral testimony for the hearing will be subject to scheduling constraints. Individuals who wish to provide oral testimony at the hearing must submit their request to testify, including a brief summary of the testimony they plan to provide, by the close of business on Wednesday, January 11th at the following web address: http://ag.ny.gov/mental-health-hearing. Written testimony submissions will be accepted through January 18th.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearing in-person. The hearing will also be viewable via the OAG website at: New York Attorney General Livestream | New York State Attorney General (ny.gov). Written testimony and a recording and transcript of the hearing will be posted on the OAG website at a later date.
This hearing is a public event, and all testimony is subject to public disclosure. Members of the public who wish to submit non-public comments may check “Make my comment “non-public” in the section of the form under “Comment Privacy.” Non-public comments will not be published on OAG’s website.
*Please use the Clinton Street Entrance (between Washington and Ellicott Streets) to enter the auditorium.

OMH Assisted Outpatient Treatment Focus Group
2023-02-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is in the process of evaluating Assisted Outpatient Treatment or AOT – also known as Kendra’s Law – and planning for a new study to evaluate the AOT program. We have set up a focus group for the public mental health system – providers – with experience serving individuals enrolled in AOT.
The purpose of this focus group is to help us obtain input from you, as a provider of service to individuals on AOT, about what’s most important to study. We’re also seeking input from individuals with lived experience related to AOT, their family members and the advocacy community. For information about those focus groups, please email Suzanne Feeney, Suzanne.Feeney2@omh.ny.gov
Focus Group Information: February, 2nd, 2023 10:00am-11:30am
Registration Link:
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History
On August 9, 1999, the Governor signed Kendra’s Law (Chapter 408 of the Laws of 1999), creating a statutory framework for court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to ensure that individuals with mental illness and a history of hospitalizations or violence participate in community-based services appropriate to their needs. The law became effective in November of 1999 and reviewed periodically by the legislature for continuation. Since that time, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has been evaluating the impact of Kendra’s Law on individuals receiving court-ordered services. This past Budget session, in April of 2022, included several new substantive changes, and again extends the law until 2027. In 2009 the Duke Study was published, which was the first independent evaluation of the program.
For more information about AOT please visit: https://my.omh.ny.gov/bi/aot
Again, we’re inviting your participation in the focus groups to help us plan for an updated, objective study of the AOT program. Thank you!
Questions about the focus groups can be sent to Suzanne Feeney, Suzanne.Feeney2@omh.ny.gov

Investigation Basics for OASAS Provider Agency Staff
2023-02-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
DATE & TIME February 6, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION This training provides staff with the information and resources on best practices for conducting agency investigations, as well as an explanation of the Justice Center’s investigation process.
LOCATION Online Webinar
REGISTRATION JC-OASAS Registration Link: Investigation Basics for OASAS Provider Agency Staff | Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (ny.gov) Individual registration is required, and the program should be attended via computer or tablet.

QUESTIONS Email: legal@oasas.ny.gov or jc.sm.jctraining@justicecenter.ny.gov

OMH Community Engagement Feedback Sessions
2023-02-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State plan and Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget include historic proposals and resources that will allow the Office of Mental Health (OMH) to expand, strengthen, and revitalize the State’s mental healthcare system. Your input will be integral in OMH’s planning process for this expansion.
In the months ahead, we will be developing new programs and policies that will greatly expand access to housing, outpatient, school-based clinics, and hospital services, and increase insurance coverage for mental health services.
To ensure we make the most of this unprecedented opportunity, OMH is seeking input from valued partners, providers, advocates, people and families that receive services, community leaders, and community members. We encourage service providers to share this announcement with the people and families they serve and assist with registration if needed.
We will be hosting a series of virtual and in-person community engagement feedback sessions to gain insight from your experiences and knowledge. Your feedback will help us determine how to best implement new programming and use new resources to enhance the mental health system, increase access to mental health services, and eliminate service gaps and promote equity in access for all New Yorkers, while fortifying the continuum of care.
OMH leadership will provide an overview of the planning initiatives and then we will break into groups for focused discussion. Today we are announcing four virtual sessions and the in-person sessions across the state will be announced soon. Additional virtual sessions will be added if needed.
Please see the details below and register for the date and time that works for you.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 10:00AM – 12:00PM

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Thursday, February 23, 2023, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

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Thursday, March 2, 2023, 1:00PM – 3:00PM

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

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If you have any questions, please contact the OMH Office of Planning at Planning@omh.ny.gov. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

Revised OASAS COVID-19 Guidance Documents Webinar
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
OASAS has updated the following COVID-19 guidance documents. Please review them and share with all staff members.

OASAS OTP Reopening Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/providers/otp-reopening-guidance
OASAS COVID-19 Infection Control (IC) Residential and IP Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/oasas-treatment-residential
OASAS General Reopening Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/oasas-reopening-guidance
OASAS Prevention Services Reopening Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/reopening-guidance-prevention-programs
OASAS COVID-19 Outpatient Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/covid-19-guidance-outpatient-programs

We will be having a webinar to discuss the changes on Wednesday, 2/22/23, at 10 am. Please join us.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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NYS Medicaid 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal Webinar
2023-02-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Amir Bassiri, New York State (NYS) Medicaid Director, and executive staff from the NYS Department of Health (DOH) Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP) will be hosting an informational webinar outlining the NYS Medicaid Budget Proposals for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Executive Budget via WebEx. At the end of the webinar, there will be a designated question and answer period open to all interested stakeholders. If you would like to submit questions in advance, please submit them to mrtupdates@health.ny.gov. Following the webinar’s completion, the presentation will be posted to the NYS DOH website.
This event requires registration. To register, please follow the instructions listed below:
Date and time: Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Meeting
2023-03-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
March 6, 2023 – 10:00AM – 3:00PM
The State University of New York, Zimpher Board Room, 353 Broadway, Albany, NY 12246

Livestream
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes – 10/31/22
Meeting Minutes – 12/14/22

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PROS Redesign Participant Feedback Sessions - NYC
2023-03-10 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services and the Office of Rehabilitation are holding Virtual Feedback Sessions around PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) so that we can hear your feedback related to redesigning and modernizing the PROS model.
We hope to capture feedback and ideas from individuals who are current or former participants of PROS and want to be inclusive of the diversity of all New Yorkers served by PROS programs. These feedback sessions are for current or former PROS participants only.
Please follow the link to register for the Virtual Feedback Session in your region, we will be hosting three separate sessions in the following regions on the following dates:
New York City Session: March 10th 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r938e05598d09843fd988ff84597b9286

PROS Redesign Participant Feedback Sessions - WNY/CNY
2023-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services and the Office of Rehabilitation are holding Virtual Feedback Sessions around PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) so that we can hear your feedback related to redesigning and modernizing the PROS model.
We hope to capture feedback and ideas from individuals who are current or former participants of PROS and want to be inclusive of the diversity of all New Yorkers served by PROS programs. These feedback sessions are for current or former PROS participants only.
Please follow the link to register for the Virtual Feedback Session in your region, we will be hosting three separate sessions in the following regions on the following dates:
Western New York/Central New York: March 13th 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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OASAS/OMH Webinar on reissue of RFP of Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers
2023-03-16 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of twelve (12) Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers (SCSCs) in June 2022. The original proposal was for the development of three (3) SCSCs in the New York City Economic Development Region (EDR), and nine (9) SCSCs outside of New York City, one (1) in each of the remaining EDRs. In December 2022, a total of ten (10) providers were awarded.
The Offices will reissue this RFP for the new development of SCSCs in the remaining uncovered regions, including one (1) in the Central New York EDR and one (1) in the Finger Lakes EDR.
The Central New York EDR is comprised of the following counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego. The Finger Lakes EDR is comprised of the following counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
In preparation for this reissuance, the Offices will host a forum to discuss potential barriers, address questions, and hear feedback from providers who may be interested in applying for the re-issued RFP in the Central New York and/or Finger Lakes EDRs.
Eligible applicants are not-for-profit agencies with 501(c) (3) incorporation or Public Benefit Corporations, including Peer-led organizations, who are licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by OMH, OASAS, or the NYS Department of Health. Eligible agencies must have experience providing mental health and substance use treatment services to persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
All Crisis Stabilization Centers will be jointly certified by NYS OMH and OASAS under Part 600 Regulations.  Crisis Stabilization Centers are developed in collaboration with the communities they serve, including Local Mental Hygiene Directors, schools, community providers, law enforcement agencies, and other identified programs, to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for referrals and follow-up.
The forum will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. The forum invitation link can be found below. Please register in advance of the forum to ensure you receive the link for attendance.
Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r48b1e15fe96b3d45b3d94bea21f9ee6b
This original SCSC RFP can be found on the OMH website under Procurement Opportunities at:
Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers (ny.gov) and the OASAS website under Procurement at: Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers | Office of Addiction Services and Supports (ny.gov).

PROS Redesign Participant Feedback Sessions - LI/Hudson Valley
2023-03-16 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services and the Office of Rehabilitation are holding Virtual Feedback Sessions around PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) so that we can hear your feedback related to redesigning and modernizing the PROS model.
We hope to capture feedback and ideas from individuals who are current or former participants of PROS and want to be inclusive of the diversity of all New Yorkers served by PROS programs. These feedback sessions are for current or former PROS participants only.
Please follow the link to register for the Virtual Feedback Session in your region, we will be hosting three separate sessions in the following regions on the following dates:
Long Island/Hudson: March 16th 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r7c5ca07e8c46a3faaa0b1ec2939948f7

Questions about the feedback sessions can be directed to:
Liz Breier, elizabeth.breier@omh.ny.gov

What You Need to Know about Proposed DEA Rules on Prescribing Controlled Substances Via Telehealth Webinar
2023-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On February 23, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued proposed rules on post-COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) flexibilities surrounding prescribing controlled substances via telehealth. The proposed rules extend many of the flexibilities adopted during the public health emergency with appropriate safeguards.
Join the National Council on March 21, at 2 p.m. ET for our webinar on What You Need to Know about Proposed DEA Rules on Prescribing Controlled Substances Via Telehealth. Emily Diehl, manager, federal policy and advocacy, for the National Council, will review the proposed rules, answer your questions and help you stay informed about everything you need to know.
Participants will:

Learn about the DEA regulations before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Understand the proposed rules from the DEA and the impact on care delivery.
Be prepared to propose comments, if interested.

Overview of the Changes in the Updated Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Criteria
2023-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) invites the public to participate in a webinar on March 23, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. ET to 4:00 p.m. ET that will provide an overview of the changes that have been incorporated into the updates to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Certification Criteria.
We hope you will be able to join us.
Microsoft Teams Meeting Info
Meeting ID: 298 246 521 870
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or call in (audio only)
+1 206-420-5032,,35679601#
For Reference

Additional information on CCBHCs
Summary of changes from the original criteria to the updated criteria
Implementation timeline for the updated CCBHC criteria
