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SUMMARY:Reissuance of the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center RFP Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nIn 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. \nEligible 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. \nAll 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. \nThe 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. \nRegistration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?RGID=r2b85950be23c2a7546068e71c0228ef9 \n\nThis original RFP can be found on the OMH website under Procurement Opportunities at: \nhttps://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/ and the OASAS website under Procurement at: https://oasas.ny.gov/procurement. \n\nWe look forward to seeing you on November 1\, 2022 at 9:00 AM.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/reissuance-of-the-intensive-crisis-stabilization-center-rfp-webinar/
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SUMMARY:National Council RFA Informational Office Hour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUsing 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. \nAwards 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. \nEligible 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. \nThe RFA will launch on November 15\, 2022. \nTo 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.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/national-council-rfa-informational-office-hour/
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SUMMARY:SAMHSA Webinar on CCBHC Certification Criteria
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSAMHSA 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!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/samhsa-webinar-on-ccbhc-certification-criteria/
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SUMMARY:NYS Council CCBHC Demo Agencies Workgroup Mtg
DESCRIPTION:The NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of ​two workgroups designed to support our members who currently\nparticipate in\, ​or who want to become involved in the CCBHC Program in New York State. \nTo ​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.  \nIn 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.\nAwardees 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. \nTo 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.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-council-ccbhc-demo-agencies-workgroup-mtg/
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SUMMARY:NYS Council CCBHC Expansion Grant Workgroup Mtg
DESCRIPTION:The NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of ​two workgroups designed to support our members who currently\nparticipate in\, ​or who want to become involved in the CCBHC Program in New York State. \nTo ​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.  \nIn 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.\nAwardees 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. \nTo 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.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-council-ccbhc-expansion-grant-workgroup-mtg/
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SUMMARY:Coalition of Human Needs Webinar: The Election - What\, Why\, and What's Next
DESCRIPTION:The Election: What\, Why\, and What’s Next \nWebinar: Monday\, November 14th \n3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT/1 p.m. MT/12 p.m. PT \nRegister here \nThe 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. \nOn 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: \n\nCelinda Lake – Nationally known pollster; President\, Lake Research Partners\nEllen Nissenbaum – Vice President for Government Affairs\, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities\nDeborah Weinstein – Executive Director\, Coalition on Human Needs\nModerator: Ellen Teller – Chief Government Affairs Officer\, Food Research & Action Center\n\nThis 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. \nRegister here \nIf you have questions or difficulties with the registration form please contact Nicolai Haddal: nhaddal@chn.org.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/coalition-of-human-needs-webinar-the-election-what-why-and-whats-next/
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SUMMARY:All Stakeholders Meeting – Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 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.  \n\nThere will be a designated question and answer period at the end of the webinar.\nThe NYRx team will answer questions that were received in Slido ahead of the meeting as well as questions received during the event.\nPlease bear in mind that not all questions may be answered due to time constraints.\nStakeholders are encouraged to review the Frequently Asked Questions which will continue to be updated.\n\n 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. \nPlease 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. \n After the webinar\, a copy of the presentation will be posted on the transition website.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/all-stakeholders-meeting-medicaid-pharmacy-benefit-transition/
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SUMMARY:NYSDOH Commissioner's Medical Grand Rounds: Caring for Patients in Today's Opioid Landscape
DESCRIPTION:NYSDOH Commissioner’s Medical Grand Rounds \nCaring for Patients in Today’s Opioid Landscape \nDate: Thursday\, November 17\, 2022 \nTime: 3:00pm – 5:00pm ET \n\nModerator \nMary T. Bassett\, MD\, MPH\, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health \nOpening Remarks \nMary P. Gallant\, PhD\, MPH\, Interim Dean\, University at Albany School of Public Health \nSpeakers \nChinazo Cunningham\, MD\, Commissioner\, New York Office of Addiction Services and Supports \nAyana Jordan\, MD\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Department of Population Health \nJoanna Starrels\, MD\, MS\, Professor of Medicine\, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science\, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center\nAssociate Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine\, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center \n\nIn 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. \n\nLearning Outcome \nAs 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. \n\nObjectives \nBy the end of the webcast\, viewers will be able to: \n\nDescribe trends in overdose deaths in New York.\nDescribe the epidemiology of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders among Black people.\nIdentify best practices for treating pain using opioids.\nRecognize the ways that pain treatment is inequitable.\n\n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nysdoh-commissioners-medical-grand-rounds-caring-for-patients-in-todays-opioid-landscape/
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