NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

Monthly OASAS Harm Reduction Office Hours
2022-06-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Monthly OASAS Harm Reduction Office Hours with Providers will start in June. Please join us.

Thursday, June 16, 2022, 1:00-2:30 pm with Kelly S. Ramsey, MD, OASAS CMO
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SAMHSA Pre-Application Webinar for Community Crisis Response Partnerships
2022-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health
Services(CMHS), is announcing a webinar for prospective applicants interested in applying for fiscal year
2022 Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Community Crisis Response Partnerships program (Short
Title: Community Crisis Response Partnerships).
The purpose of this program is to create or enhance existing mobile crisis response teams to divert
adults, children, and youth experiencing mental health crises from law enforcement in high need
community(ies). This program recognizes a high-need community as a community where mobile crisis
services are absent or inconsistent, where most mental health crises are responded to by first
responders, and/or where first responders are not adequately trained or equipped to diffuse mental
health crises. Award recipients will be expected to utilize SAMHSA’s National Guidelines for Behavioral
Health Crisis Care: Best Practice Toolkit as a guide for best practices in the delivery of mobile crisis
services.
Note: Registration is not required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The NOFO and the Best Practice Toolkit are available on the SAMHSA
website at:
https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-22-016
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/national-guidelines-for-behavioral-health-crisis-care02242020.pdf
Applicants with programmatic questions should contact SOC/CMHS staff via e-mail at
Walker.Tisdale@samhsa.hhs.gov and for budget and grants management questions contact
FOACMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov

Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction
2022-05-26 15:00 - 16:30 UTC
Thursday, May 26, 2022, 3:00-4:30 pm: Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction: A New Look at an Old Friend with Pat Lincourt, LCSW, OASAS Associate Commissioner, ATAR
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Harm Reduction Strategies to Decrease Overdose Risk
2022-05-19 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 2:00-3:30 pm: Harm Reduction Strategies to Decrease Overdose Risk: The Evidence with Kelly S. Ramsey, MD, OASAS CMO and Grace Hennessy, MD, OASAS Associate Chief of Addiction Psychiatry
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OASAS Harm Reduction with Andrew Tatarsky, PhD
2022-05-12 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 2:00-3:30 pm: Title TBA with Andrew Tatarsky, PhD, Founder and Director of The Center for Optimal Living

Presenter Bio: Andrew Tatarsky has worked with people who use drugs and their families for over 40 years. Andrew developed Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) for treating the spectrum of risky and addictive behavior as an alternative to traditional abstinence-only substance use treatment. IHRP brings relational psychoanalysis, CBT and mindfulness together in a harm reduction frame. IHRP meets people wherever they are on their positive change journeys and works collaboratively to support people in discovering their truth and what goals and approach to positive change best suit them. The therapy has been described in his book, Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems, and a series of papers. He is Founder and Director of the Center for Optimal Living in NYC, a treatment, education and professional training center based on IHRP. His writing, teaching, clinical work and leadership aim to promote a re-humanized view of problematic substance use and a harm reduction continuum of care that will extend help to everyone who needs and wants it wherever they are ready to begin their positive change journeys.

2022 UHF Tribute to Excellence in Health Care
2022-05-09 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
United Hospital Fund’s Tribute to Excellence in Health Care, recognizing quality improvement champions, celebrates the depth and breadth of health care in the New York metropolitan region. The event will honor 73 quality improvement champions selected from 68 participating hospital systems, long-term care facilities, home care organizations, independent practice associations, federally qualified health centers, medical groups, and behavioral health organizations for their work to improve quality of care, patient safety, and the patient experience at their institutions. To learn more about the Excellence in Health Care Award, see here.
The 2022 Tribute will be held in person at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Special keynote remarks by Dave A. Chokshi, MD, will also be a highlight of the afternoon. The 2022 honorees are listed here.

The History of Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavit
2022-05-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Thursday, May 5, 2022, 2:00-3:30 pm: The History of Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavitz

Presenter Bio: Maia Szalavitz is the author, most recently, of Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction, which is the first history of the movement to focus drug policy on minimizing harms, not highs. She is also contributing opinion writer for the New York Times.
Her previous New York Times bestseller, Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction wove together neuroscience and social science with her personal experience of heroin addiction. It won the 2018 media award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Her 2006 book, Help at Any Cost: How the Troubled Teen Industry Cons Parents and Hurts Kids, was the first to expose the damage caused by “tough love” youth treatment and helped spur Congressional hearings.

She has also authored or co-authored five other books, including the classic on child trauma, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, and has written for numerous publications including TIME, Wired, and Scientific American. She lives with her husband and two squeaky cats in New York City.

OASAS Webinar w/ Residential Providers regarding eFMAP & plan for Medicaid reimbursement
2022-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Please plan to join us for an OASAS update and conversation about eFMAP, and Medicaid reimbursement, focused on OASAS Residential Programs and Services.
Date: Wednesday May 4 from 1-2 pm.
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Developing a Competitive SAMHSA Grant Application
2022-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
SAMHSA Webinar
Developing a Competitive SAMHSA Grant Application
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 (2:00 – 3:30 pm ET)
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NYS 1115 Waiver Amendment and the Federal Climate for Waiver Approval
2022-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
On April 13, New York State announced it is requesting $13.52 billion over five years to fund a new amendment to its 1115 Waiver Demonstration that addresses health disparities and systemic healthcare delivery issues highlighted and intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this webinar, speakers will provide an overview and analysis of the contents of the state waiver amendment request, including Health Equity Regional Organizations (HEROs), Social Determinant of Health Networks (SDHNs), and Value Based Payment Incentive Payments. Speakers will also discuss the current federal climate as CMS begins its review and consideration of New York’s waiver amendment request.
Learning Objectives

Understand the components and initiatives included in the New York State 1115 waiver amendment request, including lessons learned from the prior Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program
Learn about dynamics and considerations at the federal level and how they may impact the evaluation of state 1115 waiver requests
Identify potential upcoming funding streams and strategic considerations for your organization as it relates to the initiatives in the New York waiver amendment request

NYS Medicaid All-Stakeholder Webinar: 2022-2023 Enacted Executive Budget Presentation
2022-04-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
The New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), Office of Health Insurance Programs invites you to attend the NYS Medicaid All-Stakeholder Webinar: 2022-2023 Enacted Executive Budget Presentation, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. This informational webinar will focus on Medicaid-specific priorities of the Governor’s 2022-23 Enacted Executive Budget. This webinar will be recorded and made available on the NYS DOH Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Budget Information webpage here.
Please Note: Time will be designated at the end of this webinar for a Q&A period. Participants are encouraged to submit their questions via the “Chat” feature within the WebEx application, and effort will be made to respond to as many questions as time allows. Questions may also be submitted ahead of time via email to mrtupdates@health.ny.gov.
This webinar requires registration.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
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To view the FY 2023 Enacted Budget Medicaid Scorecard, published on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 click here.

Developing a Competitive SAMHSA Grant Application
2022-04-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
SAMHSA Webinar
Developing a Competitive SAMHSA Grant Application
Thursday, April 14, 2022 (2:00 – 3:30 pm ET)
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The Vision for the Future of Mental Health Outpatient Treatment & Rehabilitative Services Webinar
2022-04-11 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) will present a high level overview of OMH Article 31 Clinic services under the Medicaid State Plan Rehab Option, including Peer Support Services, Offsite Services, and the role of the LPHA.
Audience: OMH Article 31 Clinic Providers

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The Vision for the Future of Mental Health Outpatient Treatment & Rehabilitative Services
April 11th, 1:30 – 2:30pm
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SAMHSA CCBHC-IA Webinar
2022-03-31 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
SAMHSA is hosting informational webinars on these funding opportunities.

CCBHC-IA Webinar: Thursday, March 31, 3-4:30 p.m. ET. More information and participant guidance.

SAMHSA CCBHC-PDI Webinar
2022-03-30 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
SAMHSA is hosting informational webinars on these funding opportunities.

CCBHC-PDI Webinar: Wednesday, March 30, 3-4:30 p.m. ET. More information and participant guidance.

Overdose Prevention Across the Continuum of Care: Strategies from the Field
2022-03-21 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join National Council on March 21, 3:30-5 p.m. ET for the first webinar in our two-part series, Overdose Prevention Across the Continuum of Care: Strategies from the Field. You will learn about a range of evidence-based strategies that have been successfully implemented across the continuum of care to prevent overdose and improve the health of people who use drugs and have substance use disorders, including those with co-occurring serious mental illness. We will discuss implementation strategies at the individual, organizational and systems levels, drawing from real world examples and the latest research.
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on care delivery will also be addressed, including the increased use of telehealth and technology-assisted services. You will also walk away with technical assistance resources to assist with planning and implementation efforts.
Following the webinar, attendees will be able to:

Understand the continuum of risk related to overdose and overdose death.
Identify a range of evidence-based strategies that can be implemented to prevent overdose in communities.
Examine the benefits of increased access to mental health services on substance use and overdose deaths.
Describe the ways providers and organizations can support linkage to care efforts to reduce risk of overdose.
Identify opportunities to support and partner with community-based organizations and local agencies in their communities to better address overdose risk.
Access a range of resources to guide planning and implementation efforts.

Presenters:

Shannon Mace, JD, MPH, Senior Advisor, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Flannery Peterson, Director, Practice Improvement, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Aaron Williams, MA, Senior Advisor, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Cybersecurity for Not-For-Profit Organizations: Tips on Preparing for, and Responding to, Cyber Attacks
2022-03-02 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
Webcast : Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
Cybersecurity risks are ever present, but protection needs to be balanced against cost and the need to be efficient, especially when working remotely. This interactive discussion designed for senior management and board members of not-for-profit organizations will offer a framework for assessing cybersecurity issues and practical recommendations for minimizing risk and responding if your organization suffers a cyber-attack.
Speakers:

Avi Gesser, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton
Elizabeth M. Guggenheimer, Executive Director, Lawyers Alliance for New York
Suchita Brundage, Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton
Mengyi Xu, Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton

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OMH and OASAS Bidder Conference for Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers RFP
2022-02-28 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
The Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) have issued a Request for Proposals for the development of 12 new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers. The Offices are seeking development of three Centers within the New York City economic development region, and nine Centers outside of New York City, throughout the remaining economic development regions.
The Crisis Stabilization Centers will be jointly certified by OMH and OASAS. 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.
OMH and OASAS have assigned an Issuing Officer for this project. The Issuing Officer or a designee shall be the sole point of contact regarding the RFP from the date of issuance of the RFP until the issuance of the Notice of Conditional Award. To avoid being deemed non-responsive, an applicant is restricted from making contact with any other personnel of OMH and OASAS regarding the RFP. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for a contract award.
This RFP can be found on both the OMH website under Procurement Opportunities at:
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2022/icsc/crisis_stabilization_center_rfp.pdf and the OASAS website under Procurement at: https://oasas.ny.gov/procurement.
Responses to the RFP are due 5/19/2022

A Bidder’s Conference will be held at the date and time listed in the Schedule. Prospective Proposers’ participation in this conference is highly encouraged but not mandatory. The purpose of the Bidder’s Conference is to:

Provide additional description of the project; and
Explain the RFP process

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Date/Time – February 28, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
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Innovations in Telehealth in Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19
2022-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The COVID-19 pandemic intensified mental health and substance use needs in the United States, disproportionately and negatively impacting certain populations. While the swift and unexpected pivot to telehealth services for treatment of mental illness and substance use disorder filled gaps in care, providers have continued to grapple with the implications. What’s working? What isn’t? What creative solutions have emerged? What barriers to quality care remain and how can we continue to reduce them?
Join the National Council for the “Innovations in Telehealth in Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19,” webinar on Thursday, February 24, 2-3 p.m. ET:

Hear takeaways from providers on their major successes during the shift to telehealth.
Learn innovations for overcoming common barriers to care.
Examine how the efficacy of telehealth services for mental health and substance use has differed among various populations.
Explore future considerations, including health equity, technology challenges, needs of special populations and rising provider burnout.

OASAS Webinar re: New COVID-19 Guidance Documents
2022-02-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
OASAS will host a webinar for providers on the updated COVIID-19 guidance documents. Please join us. There will be plenty of time for questions. Please read the updated documents before the webinar.
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NYS DOH VBP Roadmap Input Discussion
2022-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
NYSDOH welcomes input from all stakeholders interested in providing feedback. Following are the opportunities to provide input on the updated VBP Roadmap:
Participate in the following webinar and Q&A to learn about updates to the VBP Roadmap:

o Tuesday, January 25, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST. To register for this event click the following link: Updated VBP Roadmap Public Comment Educational Webinar.
o Upon completion of your registration, you will receive details to access the webinar. This email will include the conference call information and the link to the actual event.
o If you have any questions or need additional information, please send an email to vbp@health.ny.gov.

Mental Health Essentials: Women Rising: From Burnout to Burning Bright
2022-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
What are Mental Health Essentials Webinars?
Mental Health Essentials are interactive, live seminars designed for individuals interested in learning more about mental wellbeing. Expert facilitators will lead participants through topics and teach practical, culturally sensitive, recovery-focused techniques for thriving despite a mental health or substance use challenge. The following sessions will be available:

Women Rising: From Burnout to Burning Bright:

January 25th @ 12:00 PM EST
This session will examine lack of control. We will identify the realities of stress and burnout, factors in our lives that influence it, and strategies to prevent it.

OASAS Provider Panel Webinar on Building HCV Treatment Capacity in OASAS-certified Programs
2022-01-12 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
OASAS Provider Panel Webinar on Building HCV Treatment Capacity in OASAS-certified Programs:

When: Wednesday, January 12, 2022: 10:30 am-12 noon
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OASAS Return to Work Guidance Webinar
2021-12-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
OASAS Return to Work Guidance here. Information is rapidly changing and we anticipate additional changes shortly.

Please join us to discuss the changes in a webinar for providers:

Kelly Ramsey is inviting you to a scheduled Webex meeting.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

2:00 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) | 1 hr

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OASAS COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar
2021-12-29 15:00 - 16:30, 2021-12-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-12-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
OASAS will be offering weekly COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Webinars with 1.5 hours of CASAC, CPP/CPS, and Social Work CEUs available for attendance. These webinars will be offered on a variety of days and times to accommodate individuals’ schedules. Please note that these webinars are in addition to the webinars jointly offered by OASAS-OMH.
The webinars are intended to provide information on how to have conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine, share factual information about the vaccine and its development, and answer common questions about the vaccine. There will be time for a live Q&A after the presentation. Kelly S. Ramsey, MD, MPH, CMO for OASAS, will present these webinars. The presentation will be updated weekly to reflect developments and new information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
These webinars will not be recorded as information changes rapidly. Please join us.

OASAS Meeting with Providers Regarding COVID-19 Reopening Guidance Updates
2021-12-22 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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Harm Reduction and OASAS: Setting the Course for 2022
2021-12-16 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Harm Reduction and OASAS:
Setting the Course for 2022
Thursday, December 16, 2021, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Join us at our town hall for the opportunity to provide community feedback on OASAS policy priorities during the coming year. We are eager to hear your thoughts and suggestions in making OASAS a more harm reduction focused organization that serves all New Yorkers.

Youth ACT Billing Training
2021-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
December 16, 2021 | 12 -1 PM
The YouthACT Technical Assistance Center (YTAC), in collaboration with MCTAC and OMH, would like to invite you to the Youth ACT program billing guidance and requirements webinar. This training will discuss the specifics of the billing guidance as well as review billing practices providers can consider in preparation for the launch of Youth ACT services.
We are soliciting provider questions in advance of the webinar so that we are prepared to respond to your specific needs. If you have any questions about the billing guidance and requirements, please email us at ctac.info@nyu.edu. Providers will also have an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar.
Target Audience: Executive/Senior Leadership, Finance/Billing, Program/Operations, IT/EHR leads, and Compliance/Quality Improvement staff.
