Advocacy
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
Managed Care Organizations updates as of 8.16.2023
PCCYFS Legislative Updates
August 11, 2023 Bill Action and Introduction: HB 1600 Shusterman, Melissa(D) Amends the Human Services Code, in children and youth, further providing for availability of services, providing for purposes, further ...
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 ...
Delaware County Needs Based Plan and Budget Public Hearing
Children & Youth Services (CYS), Juvenile Probation Office (JPO), and Juvenile Justice Services (JJS) Needs-Based Plan and Budget for 2024/25 Monday, August 21, 2023 – 4:00 pm In-person hearing: County ...
Invitation to the 2023 PA Crisis Planning Symposium on 9/14/23 in Harrisburg
As many of you know, the PA Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) received a mobile crisis planning grant from the Centers for ...
Philadelphia DHS RFP: Community Homes
Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a qualified provider or providers to establish Community Homes staffed by community homes resource parents (CHRPs) and associated supportive services for youth ...
Montgomery County Provider Fair
Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth (OCY) sent a message to all providers announcing a provider fair. The message and accompanying flyer are below. We are excited to announce ...
Philadelphia DHS RFP: LGBTQ+ Consultant
The Department of Human Services (DHS) aims to enhance affirmative practice standards for youth, parents and families who identify as LGBTQ+ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and people collectively) within ...
