May 15 | 11 AM
Registration now open.

May 31 | 1 PM
Registration now open.

Fall Policy Forum
Oct. 10-12, 2018
Newport Beach, CA
Registration to open soon!

WATCH Rusty Selix present the 'Rusty Selix Award of Merit', posthumously to Leslie Preston, La Clinica dedla Raza . Jane Garcia, CEO of La Clinica de la Raza, accepted the award for Leslie Preston.
MEMBERS NEWSLETTER
May 5, 2018
by Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Ph.D.
Greetings members!

This past April, we celebrated Child Abuse Awareness Month , and May 10 th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day . It is critical for all of us to remember the many children who are survivors and continue to work to eradicate the abuse that impacts so many children across our nation. We are especially thankful for our CBHA members who tirelessly serve children and their families across our state.

On May 3 rd , CBHA will be joining a coalition of organizations in support of Senator Beall’s SCR 127 , a resolution that recognizes May as National Mental Health Awareness Month . Legislators who support this cause will be wearing green ties and scarves to commemorate the day! Additionally, May 18 th commemorates National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be hosting an event to raise public awareness about the mental health needs of older adults.

May is also the month we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month . Our field has greatly benefited from contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The American Psychological Association will be “…honoring Asian and Pacific American women psychologists who have broken barriers to become leaders” as part of their I am Psyched! exhibit which is currently on tour throughout the country. In June and August, the exhibit will be in Palo Alto and San Francisco, respectively...
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We had a great time at NATCON18 in Washington, DC! The California delegation had 18 individuals from 12 agencies that visited 21 offices (including both senators) for Hill Day!
Highlights from NatCon18: a powerful presentation from Brene' Brown had us dancing and stepping out of our comfort zones--a free copy of her book 'Braving the Wilderness' was a nice morning surprise!
Fantastic storytelling by Glynn Washington of NPR's SnapJudgment held us to our seat.
Modern Warrior Live told their war and mental health stories in a new way, with a gripping rendition of Cee lo Green's "Crazy" belted out by Akua Allrich .

Check out our chronicle of NATCON18 on our social media accounts here: Twitter and Facebook .

Note from CBHA staff: An updated fiscal reporting tool from the MHSOAC that can provide information your county trends in revenue, expenditure, and closing balance is linked. Additionally, you can find data pertaining to prudent reserve and expenditures on MHSA programs from other funding categories. This can help you in your advocacy efforts at the local level.  

The update includes data reported in the MHSA Revenue and Expenditure Reports (RERs) for Fiscal Years 2015-16 and 2016-17. It also provides new time study graphs. The time-study graphs allow users to view county and statewide trends in revenue, expenditure, and closing balance. Additionally, users can now view data pertaining to prudent reserve and expenditures on MHSA programs from other funding categories, as reported in the RERs.

The Fiscal Reporting Website can be accessed directly on the MHSOAC website by clicking “Fiscal Reporting” under the “Quick Links” section of the right-side navigation.
For questions about the tool, please contact Brian Sala or Brandon McMillen .
May 15 | 11 AM

Join our webinar for an Orientation to County Mental Health Plan Services by Kirsten Barlow, Executive Director of CBHDA.

You’ll learn:

  • What is Provided (Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services, Mental Health Services Act (Prop. 63) Services, Safety Net Mental Health Services)
  • Who is Served
  • How it is Financed
  • What is in Store for the Future?

Please join us for an informative webinar!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
May 31 | 1 PM

A presentation from the Crisis Text Line, and from Didi Hirsch, one of our member agencies who run several crisis lines, including the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Elizabeth Eddy, Director of Communications, will share on the Crisis Text Line program and how agencies are using this option as a way to be more accessible in a technology driven society. Our member agency will share their experience running a program and navigating the funding and staffing needs required to be effective. If you are considering a crisis line at your agency or want to collect resources to use at your agency, please join us.

Representing the oldest suicide prevention center in the country,  Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ Training Coordinator, Nathan Lichtman , will share their crisis call center and suicide prevention model.   SIGN UP NOW!
IMPORTANT: The Department of Health Care Services has posted two Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services (MHSUDS) Information Notices (INs): 

1. MHSUDS IN 18-019, Federal Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule Provider Credentialing and Re-Credentialing Requirements. The purpose of this MHSUDS Information Notice is to issue the statewide uniform provider credentialing and re-credentialing requirements, established pursuant to Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 438.214.; and, 

2. MHSUDS IN 18-020, Federal Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule Provider Directory Requirements. The purpose of this MHSUDS Information Notice is to clarify federal requirements for Plan provider directories.

Both Information Notices are applicable to county Mental Health Plans (MHPs) and counties participating in the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). 

GRANT SOLICITATION
The Bureau of Justice Assistance has just released the FY18 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) grant solicitation (“the federal MIOCRA”).   Please use the link below to access the solicitation and note that applications are due by May 29 th , 2018:
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program https://www.bja.gov/funding/JMHCP18.pdf
There are 3 different categories:
Collaborative County Approaches to Reducing the Prevalence of Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses in Jails
  • Grant amount: Up to $300,000 for jurisdictions with populations fewer than 100,000, up to $400,000 for jurisdictions with populations between 100,000 and 499,999, and up to $500,000 for jurisdictions with populations of 500,000 or more. Project period: 24 months.
Strategic Planning for Law Enforcement and Mental Health Collaboration
  • Grant amount: Up to $100,000. Project period: 12 months. 
Implementation and Expansion
  • Grant amount: Up to $750,000. Project period: 36 months. 
Please note that the total maximum award for all award categories has been increased to amounts up to $750,000 (over a 3 year period). 
by California Primary Care Association & Association for Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
May 9, 2018 | Noon - 1:30 p.m. (PDT)

On March 29, the Washington Post released a leaked version of a proposed regulation that would make unprecedented changes to long-standing policy around public charge. This 90-minute webinar will provide an overview of the leaked draft of the public charge regulations, and opportunities to voice our concerns before any changes are finalized. Additionally, you'll hear how one health center is advocating and learn best practices to mobilize patients and their community around the issue.
FEES: Payment is due at time of registration. A 10% service fee will be applied for invoicing options.
  • $45.00 per connection
Forging the Future: Building Wellness for California’s Children, Youth, and Families
The 38th Annual CMHACY Conference
May 16 – 18, 2018

Youth & Family/Caregiver Pre-Conferences on Tuesday, May 15th at 2:00 pm through Wednesday, May 16th at 12:00 pm.

Education & Provider/Agency Pre-Conferences on Wednesday, May 16th at 8:30 am until 12:00 pm.

Conference on Wednesday, May 16th from 1:45 pm. until 12:00 pm on Friday, May 18th, 2018.
SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center Presents: Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of Older Veterans and their Caregivers
Wed, May 9, 2018 1:30 PM EDT

Within our communities, we have a growing number of aging veterans and people who are serving as their caregivers. Aging veterans have unique physical, emotional, and behavioral health conditions that often require specialized care. These issues may emerge unexpectedly, in the midst of life transitions or as a result of a pre-existing condition, leaving the caregiver unprepared and unsure of how to access needed support.

This webinar will convene representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veteran and Family Support Program to explore strategies and initiatives available to communities and caregivers. The presenters will highlight peer support resources, caregiver respite options, and opportunities for partnering with veterans service organizations, military caregivers and family associations, and faith communities. With these approaches, communities can bolster their support of aging veterans and their caregivers.
SAMHSAʹs National Childrenʹs Mental Health Awareness Day Town Hall Discussion
National Childrenʹs Mental Health Awareness Day 2018 is just a few days away! SAMHSA invites you to tune in to the live webcast of the Washington, DC event!
Thursday, May 10 | 7-9:30 p.m. Eastern Time

You also have the unique opportunity to be a part of the Awareness Day event. No matter where you live, you can join the eventʹs town hall discussion by submitting questions about ways to make child-serving systems more trauma informed. The following participants will answer questions selected from those submitted:
  • Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D.
  • First Lady of Wisconsin Tonette Walker and First Lady of North Carolina Kristin Cooper
  • Family and youth leaders and executives from the nationʹs leading professional health care organizations

Email your questions to AwarenessDay@vancomm.com by May 8. Please be sure to include:
  • Your first name
  • Your city and state
  • Your role in your community (e.g., parent/caregiver, health care professional, youth leader, teacher, clergy member, community leader, child welfare professional)
Let’s Get Healthy California Innovation Conference
5.8.2018 • Sacramento Convention Center

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the first five years of Let’s Get Healthy California and move from building awareness to taking collective action on key areas of focus.

The purpose of this one-day Let's Get Healthy California Innovation Conference is to celebrate the accomplishments of the first five years and to move us from building awareness to taking collective action on key areas of focus.

The conference will include interactive activities and presentations that address Let's Get Healthy California priorities through upstream efforts and targeted interventions.
May 16, 2018 | 8:30am - 2:30pm
Capitol Events Center Capitol Events Center

This year the conference will emphasize advocacy to advance the care and recovery of those who suffer the chronic disease of addiction.
Senator Jim Beall, Jr. (D-San Jose), a steadfast advocate and supporter of SUD treatment in the State Capitol has been invited to join the conference to provide an update on the several policy and fiscal areas where substance use disorder has become a central topic.

Jennifer Kent, Director, CA Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will discuss how California is responding to federal proposals that could eliminate SUD services as an essential benefit under the Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform).

Scott Kernan, Secretary, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations, (CDCR), will discuss current effort progress on expanding medication assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals in custody and post-release and discuss programs that will enable all in prison access to SUD services and to continue those services post-release.

REGISTER TODAY! Complete the attached registration form and return to reserve your place!
Mark your calendar for Mental Health Matters Day on May 23, 2018! 

This free event has an amazing lineup of speakers including Darryl DMC McDaniels from the legendary group, Run DMC, delivering the keynote address!

  • Check the event details at http://www.mentalhealthmattersday.org/
  • Click here to register for this FREE event
  • Click here to visit the event Facebook page
  • Click here for sponsorship information
  • Click here for exhibit space information
  • Order your event t-shirt for only $25 by April 28th to ensure delivery before the event - Order Here
  • We are working to raise money to provide all attendees with a free lunch. Please contribute to the lunch fund by donating to MHAC using this link http://paypal.me/mhca. Any amount helps!

“Burnout” continues to make headlines when it comes to the American workforce. A quick search of recent news shows reporting on burnout among entrepreneurs, pilots, freelancers, and more – including the pervasive problem of burnout in health care settings (see   Florida Doctors Tapping Counseling For Burnout, Stress Management Help ,  Burnout Hits Oncologists Hard, But Healthcare Systems Can Help ,  Why C-Suites Need to Get a Grip on Physician Burnout ,  New Collaborative Tackles Clinician Burnout , and  Reversing Physician Burnout While Increasing Physician Trust in Value-Based Care ).
While burnout isn’t exactly a diagnostic term, it is generally defined as long-term exhaustion and diminished interest in work, and the symptoms of burnout are similar to those of clinical depression (see  About Burnout Syndrome ). Beyond the headlines, how pervasive is burnout in health and human services? A 2015 study from the Mayo Clinic found that half of physicians have at least one sign of burnout (see   Burnout Among Health Professionals And Its Effect On Patient Safety ); and the 2017 edition of the   Medscape Physician Lifestyle Survey   found that 59% of...
There’s good news and bad news to be found in a trio of recent reports on the effectiveness of California’s (MHSA). Experts in the field say the findings can be distilled down to this: Money is no longer the issue and the state needs some innovative outreach solutions and a more effective statewide leadership structure to scale up innovative outreach solutions from one county to the whole state...
California led the nation in ending involuntary, sometimes inappropriate, and often indefinite institutionalization of the mentally ill in 1967. The Lanterman-Petris-Short Act was intended in part to provide prompt examination and treatment of persons with serious mental disorders or chronic substance abuse; guarantee and protect public safety; safeguard individual rights; utilize existing agencies and public funds without duplication; and provide services in the least restrictive setting while reducing the cost of running state mental hospitals....
Mental health advocates say anxiety is up among college students dealing with things like debt and the cost of living. That's prompted a push for more counselors at California State University campuses. 
CSU campuses would be required to have at least one full time mental health counselor for every 1,000 students, under legislation passed by the Senate Education Committee. Few campuses meet that standard now...
California’s State Senate has voted to pass SB 972, authored by Pasadena area Senator Anthony J. Portantino, that would require public, charter, and private schools to print a suicide prevention hotline number and/or text crisis lines on student identification cards for grades seven through all college institutions.
Portantino introduced the legislation in February out of his concern for mounting cases of adolescent suicide and self-inflicted injuries. Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said...
CBHA Affinity Partners offer approved services that benefit our members while supporting our advocacy efforts.
2018 Nonprofit Recruitment and Retention Best Practices Webinar Recording
Thanks to everyone who joined the Georgia Center for Nonprofits for their webinar on how to develop a framework for effective recruitment and retention strategies. 

You can now watch the presentation on-demand to learn how to attract stronger job candidates, establish a path to compensation growth, invest in employee development and more:

This webinar series is part of UST's efforts to educate the nonprofit sector. Want to help answer questions for UST's 2018 eBook? If you're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leader, take the survey today and help uncover how well nonprofits are executing talent acquisition and leadership development in today's workforce environment. 
We appreciate our Business Associates for their partnerships that both provide our members exceptional services and sponsor our advocacy efforts.

RELIAS : Changes to STRTP Staff Training Requirements 
Along with the accreditation mandate, Continuum of Care Reform efforts include increased direct care staff training requirements for Short-Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTP). New hires are required to complete 24 hours of training and 40 hours are required annually. The annual training cannot all be completed in-house; 20 hours must be done by an entity other than the STRTP. 
Relias is an approved provider by the state and can help you with these and other mandates. We provide clients with training on valuable topics such as: 
• Trauma-informed care
• Cultural competence
• Working with children and youth
• Diagnoses and interventions specific to children and adolescents
• Early childhood activities, development, and many more...
In addition to accreditation support tools, the Relias accreditation department has created a CA-specific training crosswalk that clients can use to map Relias courses to STRTP staff training standards. 
Talk to a Relias representative about how we can help you meet these regulations and we’ll send you our CA-specific STRTP training crosswalk.
VALANT : Providers extend empathy toward their patients, but an over-extension of one's capacities can lead to problems. Compassion fatigue is a significant problem in the behavioral healthcare industry. Under certain circumstances, it can even have ethical or legal implications. Preventing the onset of compassion fatigue is a matter of creating and sticking to an effective prevention strategy. In our blog post," How to Prevent Compassion Fatigue"we cover five important steps in doing so. Click here to read more!