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June 18, 2026

Secretary Kennedy Announces Over $700 Million in New Funding to Address Mental Illness, Addiction, Homelessness

On June 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced more than $700 Million to go towards mental health services, substance use treatment and homelessness. Specifically $96 ...

June 17, 2026

OMHSAS-26-04 Requirements for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in OMHSAS-licensed Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics Bulletin

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) has issued the attached Bulletin OMHSAS-26-04 Requirements for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in OMHSAS-licensed Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics. The purpose of ...

June 17, 2026

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 6.17.2026

June 15, 2026

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

6.12.2026 Budget Deadline Countdown: 18 Days Although both chambers convened session this week, the State Senate will take a week off and return on June 22. This week was one ...

June 15, 2026

Report examines Pennsylvania congregate care settings for teens

By Danielle Smith – Producer  Jun 15, 2026 A new report found Pennsylvania’s congregate care settings may be the best option for some young people with serious behavioral health challenges, even as the state works ...

June 9, 2026

2026 COA Accreditation Standards Updates

An article in Social Current highlights 2026 COA accreditation standards updates. These targeted enhancements to the standards are the result of an annual update process and include changes based on ...

June 8, 2026

Philadelphia DHS RFP: Group Home

The Department of Human Services is interested in contracting with agencies able to provide group home care for Dependent Adolescents ages 13-21.The qualified applicant(s) must have both capacity and demonstrated ...

June 8, 2026

PCCYFS Legislative Updates

June 6, 2026 As the weather finally starts to warm, so does the legislature’s work on the state budget. The Senate took steps this week to position its proposal, acknowledging ...

June 5, 2026

Virtual Listening Sessions on 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5250 Crisis Licensing

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) will be hosting two (2) one-hour virtual Listening Sessions on the 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5250 Crisis Licensing Regulations. The ...

June 4, 2026

Philadelphia DHS RFP: JJ Girls Program

The Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking qualified providers to design and operate a community-based support program for juvenile justice-involved adolescent girls. The program will deliver trauma-informed, gender-responsive, ...