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MEMBERS NEWSLETTER
February 14, 2019


Greetings members!

We are two months into the Legislative Session, and there is so much happening! CBHA staff organized a successful Advocacy Day last month and we are currently preparing for our Mental Health First Aid Summit in Los Angeles on February 21. CBHA staff are also organizing the Annual Membership Retreat of the California Access Coalition, a group created 23 years ago by Rusty Selix. The retreat will be held on February 22 in the Sacramento region. We continue to work hard on our legislative priorities including two budget proposals and two bills.

State of the State 
On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom gave his State of the State Speech. Of note was his focus on the social determinants of health. Specifically, he highlighted impacts on the California environment including natural disasters, transportation, energy and water. He also focused on social issues including aging, immigration, healthcare and school climate. Governor Newsom spoke extensively on homelessness and the intersection with mental illness calling this relationship a “public health crisis.” To this end, he announced the creation of a Commission on Homelessness and Supportive Housing that will be led by Darrell Steinberg. He also shared plans to create an Alzheimer’s Prevention and Preparedness Task Force led by Maria Shriver.

Indeed, Governor Newsom has set high goals for his term and we will continue to monitor the individuals he appoints to lead his efforts and build relationships with them. We are quite interested in who will fill the position of “Mental Health Czar.” Additionally, in recognition of the importance of recognizing providers who are trained to treat mental health and substance use disorders, we have recommended that the Administration consider ... [continue reading]
CBHA HOUSEKEEPING

Committee Conference Call Passcode Change
The new passcode to access the Public Policy Committee, Children's Committee, Adults/Older Adults Committee, and SUDs Committee meetings is now 757-200-610. The conference line remains as (267) 930-4000. View the Conference Call Schedule (PDF) here.

New Membership Level for Smaller Nonprofit Behavioral Health Agencies.
 Please consider sharing our membership information with agencies that should join. This new level helps those who have a small budget be a part of the conversation.
 E mail  response@cccbha.org for more information.

Volunteering for a CBHA committee is a leadership opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. To apply,  download and fill out the application form  and send it to response@cccbha.org.
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February 21, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA
CBHA Members: $25 | Non-Members: $50 
Join us for a day of inspiration, education, and information. Learn what’s going on at the Federal and State level. Be part of the conversation around mental health in California! We’ve kept the registration price low and lunch is included to encourage participation! Join us to help expand MHFA in California!

Lunch will be provided and is covered with the registration fee. Linked here is a list of hotels nearby. There is a $6 parking fee. Please note: The Summit will include valuable information on MHFA training, but is not a training. 

Please share the linked flyer with your networks!
Have you signed up? Use CBHA discount code  19memberCA to get $200 off the registration price.
February 14
2:00 - 3:15 p.m. EST
 
During this webinar, you will hear from the national Stepping Up partners and your peers about how to best leverage the resources available through the initiative to help your county meet its goals. Click the header to register.

If you are a FFS Medi-Cal provider and haven’t made the switch, DHCS will host a “PAVE 101” training for PAVE users on Thursday, February 21, 2019, from noon – 2 p.m. All PAVE users are welcome. 

Deadline: April 30, 5:00 PM PST

The application is available on the CSIGP webpage on CHFFA's website. Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully read and refer to the emergency regulations for the program because they provide definitions of terms and more detail regarding the program's requirements. Reading the statute that authorized CSIGP will also be very helpful in understanding the program.

The application cut-off date for
the Spring 2019 Institute is February 20, 2019.

Ensuring Excellence While Leading Through Change 

FREE
Feb. 20. 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM PST
California State Library
914 Capitol Mall
Room 500 (On the 5th Floor)
Sacramento, CA 95814
Application Due Date: Friday, March 29, 2019

SAMHSA is accepting applications for National Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) grants. The purpose of this program is to advance the implementation of high quality, evidence-based treatment for individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, including substance use disorders.
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Executive Director
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
Oakland, CA

For employers recruiting Substance Use Disorder (SUD) providers:

HHS Regions 1 thru 4: East Coast:
Tuesday, February 26: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET
HHS Regions 5 & 6: North/South Central:
Thursday, February 28: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT
HHS Regions 7 & 8: Mountain/Plains:
Tuesday, March 5: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. MT
HHS Regions 9 & 10: West Coast:
Thursday, March 7: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PT
CBHA Affinity Partners offer approved services that benefit our members while supporting our advocacy efforts.
Los Angeles has become the first city in the U.S. to deploy an earthquake early warning application for the public. The application, ShakeAlertLA, is now available for everyone to download. This application will give us all a few seconds warning in the event of an earthquake.

“We created the ShakeAlertLA app because getting a few seconds’ heads-up can make a big difference if you need to pull to the side of the road, get out of an elevator, or drop, cover, and hold on.” Garcetti.

The app is available to download in  Apple  and  Android  app stores. The app is available in English and Spanish.

~ Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
We appreciate our Business Associates for their partnerships that both provide our members exceptional services and sponsor our advocacy efforts.
Webinar: Your Employee Benefits Broker: An Essential Partner For Your Nonprofit
February 28, 2018 | 11am PST

Join our free live webinar to learn how to:
  1. Create a benefits purchasing committee
  2. Outline five steps for optimal broker selection  
  3. Define a clear objective for your health insurance benefits.

Register here . This webinar is presented by Nonstop Administration & Insurance Services, Inc. and SHRM's Broker Finder, two organizations dedicated to empowering nonprofit employers to take control of their employee benefit spend. 
Genoa Healthcare Rolls Out Its Integrated Pharmacy Model in California
Medication adherence is vital in managing any chronic disease, but it is especially critical in treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Yet barriers such as stigma, lack of transportation or failure to attend appointments can make it difficult for people to manage their treatment.
At Genoa Healthcare, we’ve been focusing on ways to improve medication adherence for over a decade. Our more than 400 pharmacies are embedded in community mental health centers across the country – and this year, we opened our first California pharmacy. In fact, our model has proven to help patients stay on their medications at a rate of more than 90 percent, compared to an average rate of about 50 percent with a traditional approach. Click here to learn more about our approach to medication adherence through on-site, integrated pharmacies.
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