2012 Annual Leadership Awards Reception
Come Celebrate the Coalition's 28th Annual Awards Reception
June 20, 2012
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pfizer Headquarters
235 E. 42nd St., NYC (Between 2nd & 3rd Aves)
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Health Home Fact Sheet for Consumers
Health Home Fact Sheet for Consumers now in 4 languages.
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Professional Learning Center Store
HIPAA Business Associate Agreement Templates, now available. HITECH and Breach Notification changes apply to BAAs.
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Coalition Video on YouTube
Empowering Lives Through Community Behavioral Health - Five stories narrated by Mike Wallace in two parts.
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Where It's At? NYC
A website connecting transition aged youth to resources in the NYC area. The website was created by the Coalition's own Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery!
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May 1, 2012
Health Homes Fact Sheet and Helpline Released from The Coalition’s Center
The emergence of Health Homes has led to an abundance of questions about what a Health Home is and what does it  actually do? In response, The Coalition’s Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery has announced the release of its Health Home Fact Sheet called “What Consumers Need to Know About Health Homes.” Health Homes are not a physical place, but a network of service providers working together to coordinate physical and behavioral health services. Providers will also find the Fact Sheet helpful in advising consumers about their health related choices.
The Center’s Health Homes Fact Sheet not only explains what a Health Home is, but answers frequently-asked questions on how Health Homes work and the many services that they can lead you to. This Health Homes Fact Sheet is also available in Spanish, Russian and Chinese languages. Consumers who would like to learn more about Health Homes can also call the Center’s Warmline, which is staffed by Peer Educators on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4pm. The number to call is 212-742-1600 ext. 204. We hope that both the Fact Sheet and Warmline will provide clarity on Health Homes and support consumers in making educated decisions about their own care.
Coalition Signs on to Alcohol Tax Increase Campaign
Did you know that alcohol is the third-leading cause of death in the United States and a major contributor to morbidity and disability? At the same time, budget cuts have reduced the availability of alcohol services. However, by increasing the tax on alcohol, consumption is reduced and revenue is made available to expand prevention and treatment services. In that spirit, The Coalition has signed on to a campaign calling for an increase in the tax on alcoholic beverages in New York State. According to the campaign’s one-pager, increasing alcohol taxes will save lives, raise badly needed funds and help contain healthcare and other costs. Signing on only requires agreeing to the campaign’s statement of support for the public health alcohol tax increase.
Coalition Represented at National Council’s Conference in Chicago
The National Council for Behavioral Healthcare held its 42nd Mental Health and Addictions Conference in Chicago from April 15th through April 17th. The opening plenary was kicked off with “The Real Revolution: A Call to Arms” led by Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Healthcare, followed by former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, who delivered a speech called “Seventy Yards to the Health Reform Touchdown.”
On the first day of the conference, Coalition member, Peter Campanelli, PsyD,  President/CEO, of the Institute of Community Living (ICL), presented at two workshops. In “Making the Business Case for Integration,” Peter spoke about Health Homes and care integration projects in New York State. Later in the day, Dr. Campanelli advised board members and executives of community-based organizations about how to lead in an increasingly complex landscape in “Governance-Management Interface: Sharing a Vision for Success.”
During the second day, Astor Services for Children and Families highlighted the evidence-based  practices that they use to serve youth and families in “Beyond EBPS: Using Science, Culture Change, and Collaboration to Improve Outcomes for Children.” Presenters on hand were James McGuirk, PhD, Executive Director/CEO and Suzanne Button, PhD, Assistant Executive  Director, from Astor Services; along with Rebecca Farley, Director of Policy and Advocacy of the National Council of Behavioral Healthcare.
On the second night of the conference, The National Council held its 2012 Awards of Excellence and Reintegration Awards, where two Coalition members were honored. Kevin Cleare of  CASES received an award for Achievement, and Tony Hannigan of the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) was accepted an honorable mention for CUCS’ Project for Psychiatric Outreach to the Homeless under the category for Housing. The Coalition congratulates all of the honorees, particularly its members, who were acknowledged during the Celebration of Excellence!
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In this edition:
- Health Homes Fact Sheet and Helpline Released from The Coalition’s Center
- Coalition Represented at National Council’s Conference in Chicago
- Coalition Signs on to Alcohol Tax Increase Campaign
- Senate Marks Up FY 2013 HUD Funding Bill
- Center Training: Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Group Work (Advanced)
- New Member Announcements
- Around the Water Cooler
- Coalition Job Board
- Coalition Member Sponsored Events
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