Behavioral Health
Video Tutorials for Electronic Fee Payment
The Division of Licensing Administration has created tutorials to assist with the electronic payment of application, certificate, fines, and appeals fees. A different tutorial has been designed for each Program ...
FREE Trauma Training for all Child Welfare Professionals in PA
Once again, the Office of Children, Youth and Families, in collaboration with the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, is pleased to be able to offer our PA ...
The Council of State Governments Justice Center (CGS) Assessment/Listening Sessions
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is partnering with the Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Council of State ...
Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) releases proposed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Regulations for public comment
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is pleased to announce the proposed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) regulations have been posted for public comment. The posting ...
PCCYFS 2024 Annual Business Meeting
On October 9, 2024, the PCCYFS board and leadership held the PCCYFS Annual Business Meeting. The meeting covered accomplishments from the 2023-2024 membership year, as highlighted in the PCCYFS Annual ...
Behavioral Health Updates
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 10.9.2024
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Historic Guidance on Health Coverage Requirements for Children and Youth Enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
On 9/26/24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released comprehensive guidance to support states in ensuring the 38 million children with Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $68.5 Million Awarded for Behavioral Health Education, Training and Community Programs
On 9/30/24, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $68.5 million in grants that support behavioral ...
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), and the Council of State Governments Justice Center (CSG) Assessment/Listening Sessions
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is partnering with the Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Council of State ...
Civil Rights Compliance Requirement Changes
Important Notice – Immediate Action Required for Regulatory Compliance – Please Read Carefully If you hold a license to operate a facility licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services ...
