DHHS-OADS Behavioral Health Support and Crisis Services System Analysis Report Stakeholder Meeting11/14/2022
Behavioral Health Support and Crisis Services System Analysis Report Stakeholder Meeting
You are invited to a meeting with the Office of Aging and Disability Services, Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the National Center for START Services (NCSS)* on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The Department contracted with the UNH Institute on Disability National Center for START Services to conduct a system evaluation regarding mental health service experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs (IDD-MH). At this meeting, the researchers from NCSS will present summaries of data gathered and recommendations for enhancing and improving mental health and crisis services for people with IDD. The Department has reviewed this report and will present proposed action plans to address the issues raised in this report from NCSS. A copy of The Executive Summary can be found here. After this stakeholder meeting, the full report, and the Department’s proposed action plan will be shared on OAD’s website. System stakeholders, including service providers, people receiving these services, family members, advocates, and others are invited to attend. This meeting will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Please use this link to register to attend: https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrc-6hqjwuGd0p11yEXNBjeYLxR5PCKLrg If you need an accommodation, such as real time transcription and captioning (CART) or American Sign Language (ASL) or other language interpretation, please contact Miranda Whalen at [email protected] by November 28, 2022. *The Center for START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) Services at the Institute on Disability/UCED at the University of New Hampshire is a national initiative that works to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs in the community. DHHS-OADS Section 21/29 Waiver Application Training for DS Case Managers
Date: 12/2/22 9-11am This training will introduce the concepts of OADS’ enhanced person-centered planning process and review the forms and assessments required for applications for Sections 21 and 29 waiver services. This training is suitable for new and seasoned case managers whether they have never submitted an application, have not submitted one in a while, or submit them often and want to learn how to make the process less difficult and time-consuming. We will also discuss the priority levels for the Sec 21 waiting list and when to submit a Reconsideration of Priority. When: Dec 2, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odu6rqTMqHdJHOUb3uwdCvV7l5ttXa9ha After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. "The latest demographic trends hold promise for Maine"
New issue brief from Maine Children's Alliance "Trends in demographic data represent both challenges and opportunities for Maine to achieve the goal of being a thriving place for all to live, work, and raise a family. With the oldest population in the nation, Maine faces the challenges of caring for older adults and meeting its current and future workforce needs. On the positive side, migration to Maine by people from out-of-state and shifts in racial representation are contributing to a decline in the median age, as well as younger and more diverse communities. By recognizing the trends in our population, we can better plan for the programs, services, and systems that will ensure greater long-term social and economic prosperity for children, families, and our state." Click here for the full report. "A Path for ME" Orientation
Assessments for Section 21 and 29 Please join the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) for an "A Path for ME" orientation in December 2022. The focus will be on the start of the "A Path for ME" Lifespan Project and the upcoming start of the needs assessment. The needs assessments will be for Section 21 and 29 members and those on the waitlist. Orientation topics include:
Waiver Members and Families/Guardians: December 13, 2022 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Registration link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod--tqTwvGd3WkthQFwzd-feDOnwe_-W1#/registration Providers of Section 21 and 29 services: December 15, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:00pm Registration link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc-Ghqz4pEteeT9DfhCVElBUlAexV-PvP#/registration If you need an accommodation, such as real time transcription and captioning (CART) or American Sign Language (ASL) or other language interpretation, please contact Miranda Whalen at [email protected] by November 30, 2022. The Department of Health and Human Services is conducting a follow-up feedback survey to gather further information from people with autism and their families about their quality of life and the kinds of services they feel could improve it. This survey is in addition to a previous satisfaction survey released earlier this month. Both surveys will provide the Department with valuable information about how satisfied people are with their current services as well as other services that could make a positive impact on the lives of people with autism and their families.
If you already participated in the previous Part 1: Satisfaction Survey, Thank You! If you have not participated and would like to, click on this link or copy it into your web browser: https://usouthmaine.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7aipmYu90xc9oRE If you would like to participate in the Part 2: Quality of Life Feedback Survey, click on this link or copy it into your web browser: https://usouthmaine.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rgp7uCb5hAwiFw If you need help completing either survey or have any questions about them, please contact Craig Patterson at [email protected] or (207)441-1168 (cell). Both surveys will be open for responses until 5:00pm, November 4, 2022. Thank you again for participating! MPF Family Support Navigator Training
November 18th at the Cohen Community Center in Hallowell, ME 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Are you the parent of, or caregiver to, a child with a disability or special health care need? Would you like to share your knowledge to help other Maine families? If so, this opportunity may interest you! Maine Parent Federation (MPF) is seeking parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children with disabilities and special health care needs who would like to become a Family Support Navigator (FSN) to provide peer support to other Maine families. The FSN program matches experienced parents with other parents who need support while learning to navigate systems such as Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, MaineCare, Adult Services, etc., and assists them in locating local and statewide resources while helping parents learn to advocate for themselves. During the COVID-19 Pandemic support is provided through phone, text, email, and social media platforms such as zoom. In-person support can be provided if both parent and navigator agree. A Family Support Navigator is a part-time independent consultant position. MPF contracts with you to provide up to 10 hours of support to each family you help. We pay $15.00 per hour of direct support to a family, a $40 monthly stipend for phone/internet, and .45 cents per mile travel reimbursement. This is a flexible opportunity as you set your own hours/schedule. MPF provides on-going supervision and technical assistance. The first part of the training will be in-person on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Cohen Community Center in Hallowell, Maine from 10AM to 4PM. Lunch will be provided. Childcare is not available. The second part of the training is virtual and can be completed as your schedule allows. We offer a $150 stipend after completion of the training and mileage reimbursement. Please contact Deborah Newcombe at (800) 870-7746 or E-mail: [email protected] to receive an application and job description and to answer any questions. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to invite you to provide input on a comprehensive statewide strategic plan to serve people in the State with behavioral health needs throughout their lifespans (LD 1262).
You are invited to participate in the development of this strategic plan by attending a public stakeholder session on either October 28 and November 4, 2022. Both sessions will be identical. Please click the corresponding link below to register for one of the dates and feel free to share this invitation with other interested organizations who may wish to be represented.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. In addition to these public webinars, we will also be circulating a survey to solicit input in the upcoming weeks. If you have questions, please email [email protected] Autism Society Maine - Fall Conference
ASM invites you to be part of their Annual Fall Autism Conference on November 5, 2022 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Maine. The conference will cover these Autism related topics:
Keynote Presentation: "Isn't Everyone a Little Autistic?" Presented by: Jay Collins, Lisa Morgan, M.Ed. CAS, Brigid Rankowski, and Robert Lagos Autistic Adults Talk About Autism and Neurodiversity - Neurodiversity is the idea that people have unique brains and experience the world differently. The premise being there's no 'right way' to interpret and interact with the world. A panel of autistic adults will explore neurodiversity through lived experience and discuss the impact of society accepting people as neurodiverse. This event is in-person* and FREE to those who live and work with individuals with Autism. Contact hours are available. * Please note: ASM will be following the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejejg67ad4504e5a&llr=d9awcycab Questions? Contact ASM at 800-273-5200 On behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is conducting a survey of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families to find out how you feel about the services you receive in Maine’s system of care for people with autism.
Autism Services Satisfaction Survey Participation in this survey is completely voluntary and will not impact any services and benefits you or your family member are entitled to and/or receiving now. Your name or other identifying information will not be collected. Your responses will be combined with the responses from everyone else who takes the survey. Thank you for participating! Maine Working Together Workforce Development System The Maine Departments of Labor, Education and Health and Human Services are pleased to announce the NEW Employment Workforce Development System beginning in July 2022. The Maine Working Together Workforce Development System focuses on providing training and education for employment services providers and for human services providers and educators supporting individuals with disabilities on the pathway to employment. The Maine Departments of Labor, Education and Health & Human Services utilize the Employment First Maine Statute to set direction which ensures a competitive first and preferred outcome employment for individuals with disabilities supported by these agencies. The Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass has been awarded the contract for this workforce development system. Together with the 3 State Departments and a Maine advisory group, they will be developing and implementing a comprehensive system of training and support in Maine to educators and school assigned transition coordinators, case managers, employment specialists and state agency staff with the goal of creating a strong, well-trained and knowledgeable employment service workforce statewide. The Maine Working Together project will provide training, resources, and assistance to Employment Services providers, teachers, case managers, and other professionals to support quality employment outcomes in Maine. An Advisory Committee will be developed soon and will be seeking members to assist in the oversight and guidance of the Workforce system- stay tuned! About The ICI The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at UMass Boston supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of society. Their work focuses on the intersection of disability in employment, education, health care, and community life. Together we advocate for personal choice, self-determination, and social and economic justice. ICI promotes the full inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream workforce. We provide direct employment services to individuals with disabilities. Our employment related efforts also include staff training, technical assistance, and research. We develop a wide array of tools and resources for a broad range of audiences, including practitioners, policymakers, and people with disabilities and their families. The new Website can be found at www.maineworkingtogether.org Please share this announcement with all interested stakeholders working to increase access to employment pathways for Mainers with disabilities. Stay tuned for more announcement, trainings, webinars, and support coming soon. ACRE Basic Employment Certificate Training Latest techniques for job development & supports Increase your job placement and retention rates Earn the ACRE nationally recognized certificate To earn an ACRE Certificate trainees must:
Virtual (Zoom) Training Dates: Tuesday, October 25, 9am–12pm Wednesday, October 26, 9am–12pm Tuesday, November 1, 9am–12pm Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 9am–12pm In-Person Training Dates: Wednesday, November 16 & Thursday November 17, 2022, 9am-4pm Wednesday, December 7 & Thursday December 8, 2022, 9am-4pm Online Social Security Course Training Dates: November 1–30, 2022 Locations: We will host all virtual trainings on Zoom. We will send you the Zoom link after you register. We will host all in-person trainings at the University of Maine at Augusta. We will send you directions and a registration confirmation via email. Cost to attend the training: $325.00 Visit our website to register for the training and request accommodations When you visit the website and register, your registration enrolls you in the in-person trainings, the virtual trainings, and the Social Security online course. All payments are final. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute an alternative trainee with 5 days’ notification. Registration Deadline: You must register by October 18, 2022. Space is limited! Accommodation Requests: We must receive your accommodations requests by October 18, 2022. For more information contact: Lara Enein by email at [email protected] Funded by the Maine Department of Education, Maine Department of Labor, and Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston. |
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