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May 6, 2022

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) one-time supplemental funding Q&A

One-Tine funding for Staff Training, Credentialing and Business Associates Programs for Employment: April 4, 2022 Webinar Questions and Answers (Q&A)

May 4, 2022

Office of Children, Youth and Families: Policy Clarification, 3490-22-02 GPS Assessment

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) has released Policy Clarification #3490-22-02. This Policy Clarification addresses questions related to 55, PA C.S., Chapter 3490 (Protective Services), Section 3490.232(a) (relating ...

May 4, 2022

Office of Children, Youth and Families Memo: Guidance Regarding Maintaining Confidentiality When Sharing Information with Schools

Please see the attached informational memo regarding maintaining confidentiality when sharing information about students in foster care with schools.  Also see the attached Identification of Students in Foster Care to ...

May 3, 2022

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Policy Clarification on Student Interns in Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics

Please see the below Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Policy Clarification which clarifies if services provided by student interns are billable by clinics under Medical Assistance.  ...

May 2, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

White House Proclamation on Mental Health Awareness Month

April 29, 2022

Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment Program

Assistance with repayment of outstanding qualifying educational loans

April 27, 2022

Support Adequate and Sustainable Funding for Community Mental Health Services

Help advocate for an increase in county base funding for community mental health services.

April 27, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 4/27/2022

April 22, 2022

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) waiver submission information and guidelines

Provider guidelines and request for waiver form when request is made to waive an OMHSAS licensing regulation or Bulletin

April 21, 2022

Pennsylvania Office Of Developmental Programs (ODP) issues funding opportunity for technology to enhance Home and Community Based Services

American Rescue Plan Act: One-Time Supplemental Payment to Provide Funding for Technology That Enhances the Provision of Home and Community Based Services: Announcement 22-043