Jackie Kreshock
Behavioral Health Updates
Statement from Secretary Becerra on National Suicide Awareness Month and AFSP Suicide Prevention Resources

This statement was released on 9/1/2023 from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra regarding a $12 million investment from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration …
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Behavioral Health Updates
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Suicide Prevention Month Guide for September

On the behalf of Perri Rosen, PhD, NCSP, Consulting Psychologist, OMHSAS, Bureau of Children’s Behavioral Health Services: The Jana Marie Foundation, Aevidum, Prevent Suicide PA, Pennsylvania Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS), …
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Hosts Public Listening Sessions on Telemedicine Regulations

Previously PCCYFS submitted comments from members to the DEA regarding the prescription of controlled substances via telemedicine to a patient without seeing them in person first. This was in direct …
Behavioral Health Updates
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Exciting Training Opportunity: Leadership Fellows Academy (LFA)

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), Bureau of Policy, Planning and Program Development (BPPPD) is focused on increasing the number …
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strip Pre-order Information

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services sent this communication out on behalf of DDAP, Department of Health (DOH), and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD): Thank …