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Peer Services FAQ Document

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) updated the Peer Support Services (PSS) Bulletin and Provider handbook, issued as OMHSAS-24-05, effective December 20, 2024.  In order to …

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Pennsylvania Department of Education Complaint System
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Federal Trump Administration Updates
Behavioral Health The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Undergoes Significant Restructuring
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Behavioral Health Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services – Chapter 5230 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Behavioral Health PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Data Dashboards and Reports
Behavioral Health Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 25-26 Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Grant Application – Public Comment Period
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Behavioral Health March is Social Work Month!

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March 16, 2022

PCCYFS Advocates for More Funding for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Workforce

With workforce challenges at crisis levels for child welfare and juvenile justice providers, PCCYFS is advocating for a one-time investment of $94,680,000 to support this critical staff recruitment and retention need.

March 14, 2022

PCCYFS REPORT: 2022 Public Policy Priorities

PCCYFS Announces Public Policy Priorities for Children & Youth Service Providers
March 11, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces Nearly $35 Million To Strengthen Mental Health Support for Children and Young Adults

HHS through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) introduce grants to expand mental health services and programs.
March 11, 2022

Behavioral Health Orgs: $12 Wage a Challenge Without Funding Boost

PCCYFS Vice President, Legal & Public Affairs, Samea Kim Quoted
March 7, 2022

Act 2 of 2022 (Opioid Abuse Child Impact Task Force And For ARPA Health Care Workforce Supports) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Department of Human Services (DHS) released FAQ's information to assist with questions providers may have on this Act.
March 4, 2022

Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) workforce gap payment update from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)

Updated HCBS payment information for IBHS, Mobile Crisis, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS), and Family Based Mental Health (FBMH)
March 2, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 3/2/2022
February 16, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 2/16/2022
February 14, 2022

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Behavioral Health Workforce Gap Payment FAQ’s

Resource Account for remaining questions listed below
February 14, 2022

Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Care Youth from a Different State and Substance Use Disorder Section 1115 Demonstration

Comment period extended