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Progress and Challenges in Accessing Treatment for People with Autism
…analysts at that time, and it took two years before a licensure process was established. Even now, providers must complete a program at a New York-approved educational institution to obtain…
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Addressing the Human Services Workforce Crisis Through Training and Professional Development
…in conjunction with the New York State Talent Development Consortium, has developed some direct support professional core competencies (www.workforcetransformation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/NYS_Core_Competencies_and_NADSP-Code_of_Ethics.pdf). The competencies are presented as seven overarching service goals. The goals…
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To Help Transition Age Youth and Young Adults Succeed: Focus on Their Education
…Children’s Mental Health on a SAMHSA grant, and the New York State Office of Mental Health. She can be reached at evelyn.frankford@gmail.com and on the web at www.frankfordconsulting.com. References Alikhan,…
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An Overview of Family-Based Substance Use Therapy
…them with better knowledge and skills, and better outcomes for all. Learn more at www.relias.com. References Ackerman. N. (1984). A Theory of Family Systems. Accessed via https://books.google.com/books/about/A_theory_of_family_systems.html?id=Q3NHAAAAMAAJ Center for Children…
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The Current State of OMH Housing
…accrued, some of which was invested in new housing units and new housing models. The people placed in these new units were all high users of high cost Medicaid services:…
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New York Health Equity Reform: A Transformative Shift in New York’s Medicaid Landscape
…medically necessary HRSN services will be rolled into the managed care capitation rate, a new stone in New York Medicaid’s foundation. In addition to adding new services, the state is…
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Governor Hochul Launches Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Clinics to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis
…bringing the total number of clinics to more than 1,200 statewide. New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “School-based clinics are an important component of…
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Organizational Needs-Based Toolkit for Peer Workforce Integration Introduced at NYC Peer Workforce Consortium
…own goals. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted community members who hold a close understanding of the communities they serve in frontline public health work. The peer movement has faced…
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How Health Care Reform Affects Providers and Consumers
…of unnecessary, high cost tests and procedures, underuse of prevention, early intervention primary care and behavioral health services, and medical errors due to poor coordination among providers, and poor communication…
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Women and Depression: Discovering Hope
…The most common are major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder. Minor depression is also common. Major depressive disorder, also called major depression, is characterized by a combination of symptoms that…
