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SUMMARY:NAMI Mississippi’s 2023 State Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme – “Steps to Crisis Intervention” \nMay 18-19\, 2023\nHilton Jackson\n1001 E. County Line Rd.\nJackson\, MS 39211 \nRegister here>> \nIncludes lunch and CEs. \nNAMI MS in Partnership with Combined Human Support Services\, Inc. to provide Social Work CEs (15 general\, 1 ethics\, 1 cultural diversity). \nTeacher CEs: Approved by the Office of Continuing Education at Mississippi College for .6 Continuing Education Units for Day I and .9 CEUs for attending both Day I & II. \n[DMH CEs being applied for.] \nDiscounts for existing active NAMI members and peers (members with a mental health condition) are now available. Details will be sent via email to the membership list and to the NAMI Mississippi affiliates. \nSend questions to stateconference@namims.org.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-mississippis-2023-state-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-21/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:"ACCEPT. ADVOCATE. ACT. Parents Talk About Children's Mental Health"
DESCRIPTION:A national dialogue about the importance of children’s mental health to advance social justice for families. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/accept-advocate-act-parents-talk-about-childrens-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T140000
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SUMMARY:Born to Be Wild: Family and Friends Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science: Come out a FUN-filled day celebrating individuals with disabilities\, their families and friends. Enjoy a day free of judgment and full of support. Visit our “Resource Trail” and gather valuable information from agencies and advocacy groups. Everyone is welcome! \n$7 Ticket Includes  \n* All-day access to Museum\n* Lunch Provided \n* Archery\n\n\n* Creature Feature\n* State of the Art Accessible Playground\n* Corn Hole Fishing\n* K-9 Demonstration\n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/born-to-be-wild-family-and-friends-picnic/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Natural Science\, 2148 Riverside Drive\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
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SUMMARY:10th Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Department of Health is pleased to announce the 10th Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi Conference — with this year’s theme\, Equity and Innovation: Paving the Path to a Healthier Mississippi you’ll get everything you need to help keep up to date on changes and best practices on the state of Mississippi Health. Refine your knowledge and know-how. Refresh your toolkit. Reconnect with colleagues. Expand your professional network and have some fun in the process. \n250+ In-Person Attendees \n\n35+ Exhibitors & Vendors\n54+ Insightful Sessions\n60+ Speakers\nCEs will be offered (CHES\, Nursing\, Social Work)\n\nJoin other community stakeholders for an unforgettable time\, May 23-26\, 2023. \nRegistering your department? Group discounts available to 5 or more from the same organization or agency. Call (877) 673-2462. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/10th-empowering-communities-for-a-healthy-mississippi-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-6/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T143000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Family Members with Co-Occurring Diagnoses
DESCRIPTION:Family Peer Specialists help clinicians understand and implement best practices to involve family members in support of individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Learn strategies for integrating family members in mental health and substance use support from this panel\, which includes a person with lived experience of being a family member of an individual with co-occurring diagnoses\, a Family Peer Specialist\, and a clinician. \nPresenters: *Muriel Jones\, Executive Director\, Federation of Families of Central Florida *Rachael Craig-Dunn\, CRPS-F\, MBA\, Family Program Supervisor\, South Florida Wellness Network *Mark Thomsen\, MD\, Assistant Professor\, Psychiatry Department\, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supporting-family-members-with-co-occurring-diagnoses/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T120000
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SUMMARY:Families as Allies Live
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this quarterly update about our recent events and future plans. Families as Allies is about ALL of us\, and we want to hear your ideas and feedback on how we can all move forward together on behalf of our children.\n\n\nJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/6165432156886218 \n\nOr on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCxerlevi4U
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-live-3/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230530T195710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T195758Z
UID:10001556-1685577600-1685836799@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2023 Peer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists\n\nJoin the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists for the annual 2023 Peer Summit.\n\nLinks below for registration\, daily agenda and CEU opportunities\, room reservation information and details on scholarships for your room if needed. \n\n\nDaily Agenda \n\nhttps://drive.google.com/…/1yy31hoR…/view… \n\n\nRegistration link \n\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf…/viewform \n\n\nRoom reservation and scholarship information \n\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSebgRBz0255oP…/viewform \n\n\nDon’t forget to make your nominations for the 2023 Peer Awards!\n\nhttps://forms.gle/4VjoVMpHeX6htGz48
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2023-peer-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20220907T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144325Z
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SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
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SUMMARY:Family Connections: Fathering
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nJoin the National Family Support TAC twice in June for two events focused on fathers today who may face challenges as a parent or caregivers. You’ll meet two remarkable fathers providing significant support\, inspiration\, and resources for dads\, grandfathers\, caregivers\, and father role models across the country. \nConnection is especially critical for fathers and caregivers for a child of any age experiencing mental health and/or substance use\, behavioral health issues\, special needs\, or many other challenges. It can be isolating\, and both events are a place for every dad\, parent\, or caregiver in need of connection with others. \nWhether you are a dad\, grandfather\, caregiver\, or someone who simply wants to support a dad\, everyone is welcome. \n“Fathering” June 1st -1:30pm ET | 12:30pm CT | 10:30 am PT \n“Father to Father” June 7th – 8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 5:00pm PT \nWhat is “Fathering”?\nWe know parents or caregivers of any gender can relate to their children in different ways. The concept of “fathering” can be described as someone who responds readily and consistently to a child’s developmental needs over time. Behaviors can include loving\, supporting\, nurturing\, and connecting with children of any age. \nBut “fathering” is also a movement across the country\, providing peer support and training for people who may not have had a role model to emulate\, fathers who’ve not parented their children\, or simply connect with other fathers. \nYou’ll meet two remarkable fathers who’ve made a significant impact on the Fathering movement through education\, peer support\, inspiration\, and advocacy for fathers across the country. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\nUnderstand the difference between “being” a father and the concept of fathering and fatherhood.\nLearn how to find support for those who lacked role models growing up\, were unable to parent their children\, or how to connect with other fathers.\nAcceptance factor: Fathers and caregivers will better understand how to strengthen the role of fathers in raising children throughout their lifespan. \nRegister here >> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-fathering/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230412T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T161416Z
UID:10001235-1686009600-1686182399@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2023 Mississippi disAbility MegaConference
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference is Mississippi’s largest cross-disability conference for people with disabilities\, families\, students\, and professionals.  \nPresenters\, sponsors\, and exhibitors will share the latest information and innovations on many topics. \nCome meet people and make new friends!  \nContinuing Education – Applying for DMH Credentials and Education (No SWU this year)  \nGame Night will be June 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Cabana Room. \nRegistration Fee\nParent or Person with a Disability – $50\nStudent (register using school email address) – $35\nProfessional – $175 \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2023-mississippi-disability-megaconference/
LOCATION:Hilton Jackson\, 1001 E County Line Rd\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230530T194523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T194523Z
UID:10001555-1686164400-1686164400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Connections: Father to Father
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nJoin the National Family Support TAC twice in June for two events focused on fathers today who may face challenges as a parent or caregivers. You’ll meet two remarkable fathers providing significant support\, inspiration\, and resources for dads\, grandfathers\, caregivers\, and father role models across the country. \nConnection is especially critical for fathers and caregivers for a child of any age experiencing mental health and/or substance use\, behavioral health issues\, special needs\, or many other challenges. It can be isolating\, and both events are a place for every dad\, parent\, or caregiver in need of connection with others. \nWhether you are a dad\, grandfather\, caregiver\, or someone who simply wants to support a dad\, everyone is welcome. \n“Father to Father” June 7th – 8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 5:00pm PT \nGeorge Fleming and Nelson Rascon return on June 7th for “Father to Father\,” an open conversation led by two fathers and leaders in the movement to empower other fathers through education\, peer support\, and advocacy. For any father or caregiver who wondered if they are the “only one going through this\,” it’s designed for any dad to connect Father to Father. \nTopics may include: \n\nFather Friendly Engagement\nExpanding Male Peer Support\nCreating Father-Friendly Environments\nSupport for Justice-involved Fathers\nFathers with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Lived Experience\nReducing Barriers for Fathers\nPrioritizing Child Wellness\nEveryone Thrives\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstand the difference between “being” a father and the concept of fathering and fatherhood.\nLearn how to find support for those who lacked role models growing up\, were unable to parent their children\, or how to connect with other fathers.\nAcceptance factor: Fathers and caregivers will better understand how to strengthen the role of fathers in raising children throughout their lifespan.\n\nRegister Here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-father-to-father/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230227T215047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T162111Z
UID:10001522-1686304800-1686308400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Department of Mental Health created this council to advise the Department. \nMeeting location:\nARC of MS\n704 N. President St.\nJackson MS 39202 \nContact:\nKristin Merritte\n601-359-6557\nkristin.merritte@dmh.ms.gov \n  \nNotice details: https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/e1ee6e22-e287-40b3-9014-7e66590168b8
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230103T193841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T193841Z
UID:10001186-1686744000-1686744000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-29/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230502T221424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T221424Z
UID:10001262-1686787200-1686959999@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi's Assistive Technology for Everyone 2023
DESCRIPTION:Technology Tools for Today 2023! How technology helps individuals with disabilities live independent lives. \nLocation:\nSheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center\n2200 Refuge Boulevard Flowood\, MS 39232 \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippis-assistive-technology-for-everyone-2023/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20220609T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T171538Z
UID:10001419-1686819600-1686819600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nNorth MS State Hospital\n1937 Briar Ridge Road\nTupelo\, MS. 38804 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230109T165412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T181943Z
UID:10001486-1686830400-1686830400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \n\n\nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-22/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230206T223026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T170444Z
UID:10001224-1687255200-1687255200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-9/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Proposed Rules on Medicaid Payments\, Access and Quality: Implications for Health Care Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Manatt Health \nOn Thursday\, April 27\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two highly anticipated proposed rules (here and here). Together\, these would reshape the federal regulatory landscape for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)\, particularly with respect to standards for ensuring access to care\, transparency and oversight of provider payment rates\, engagement of Medicaid enrollees and the public\, quality measurement\, and program accountability. \nIn a new webinar\, Manatt Health will review some of CMS’s key proposals and discuss the implications for stakeholders\, including Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries\, health care providers\, state Medicaid agencies\, and Medicaid managed care plans. Click here to register for this free program. The webinar will include discussion of CMS’s proposals to: \n\nModify the guardrails and areas of state flexibility regarding state directed payments (SDPs)\, a mechanism that states can use to establish parameters for managed care plans’ payments to providers\nEnhance transparency regarding provider rates and require the publication of comparative rate analyses for certain services\, in both the fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care delivery systems\nStrengthen the framework for monitoring access to care\nEstablish new requirements and processes regarding quality standards and performance measurement for managed care plans\n\nEven if you can’t make our live airing on June 20\, register now for the free webinar and you’ll receive a link to view the session on demand. \nNote: CMS’s proposed rules also include a number of proposals aimed at enhancing access and quality for home and community-based services (HCBS). Manatt discussed those proposals in a separate webinar. If you missed our session on “Proposed Rules to Enhance Access and Quality for Medicaid HCBS and Strengthen the HCBS Workforce\,” click here to view the program for free on demand. \nSpeakers:\n\nEmily R. Carrier\, M.D.\, Senior Advisor\, Manatt Health\nAvi Herring\, Director\, Manatt Health\nKaylee O’Connor\, Senior Manager\, Manatt Health\nJulian Polaris\, Partner\, Manatt Health\n\nDate and Time:\nTuesday\, June 20\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nRSVP: Click here to register for free.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/proposed-rules-on-medicaid-payments-access-and-quality-implications-for-health-care-stakeholders/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
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SUMMARY:"Shared Decision-Making" - What Does This Actually Mean and What Does It Look Like?
DESCRIPTION:Courageous Parents Network \n“Shared Decision-Making” – what does this actually mean and what does it look like? As caregivers of seriously ill children – and as pediatric clinicians – we make decisions in both our heads and our heart\, and they aren’t always aligned. Nor are parents and clinicians always aligned. Is it possible for both the clinician and the parents/caregivers to share a decision on behalf of the child? What happens when the two parties aren’t on the same page? Which party should be driving the decision-making process? \nIn truth\, shared decision-making looks different depending on the situation. As with everything we try to do at CPN\, we will move beyond the jargon to get both concrete and relational about decision-making when caring for a child with serious illness. This session will explore the dimensions of shared decision-making and give participants a framework for considering the variables (including medical facts\, personal values\, personal preferences and risk tolerance). \nThe event is featuring Kate Nelson\, MD – Staff Physician\, Pediatric Palliative Care at Toronto’s Sick Kids for Children Hospital. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/shared-decision-making-what-does-this-actually-mean-and-what-does-it-look-like/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230616T183840Z
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SUMMARY:Delivering Care at Home: Challenges and Approaches to Success
DESCRIPTION:Manatt Health \nIn a new webinar series\, Manatt Health shares a guide to navigating the complicated care-at-home landscape\, with key insights on issues of financing\, implementation and performance management of successful programs. Register for free below for the first two programs in the series—and discover ideas for how your organization can effectively meet the rising demand for care-at-home services. Even if you can’t make our live sessions\, register for the free webinars now and you’ll receive on-demand links to view them at your convenience. \nThe first program in our series will provide a detailed primer on the care-at-home issues senior healthcare leaders have identified as most challenging. Topics that will be covered include: \n\nThe categories of care delivered at home—with a deep dive into each category\nA look at how each category of care fits into the traditional healthcare ecosystem\nA review of financing mechanisms\nAn overview of the market context\, drivers and challenges to the growth of care-at-home programs\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/delivering-care-at-home-challenges-and-approaches-to-success/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230619T201413Z
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SUMMARY:Youth & Young Adult Support Space (YYASS)!
DESCRIPTION:Meets every third Wednesday of the month \nJUNE SESSION DESCRIPTION\nFor our June edition of YYASS\, we are enthused to welcome Lauren Cikara\, the VP of School Mental Health with Active Minds! Active Minds is a leading nonprofit that supports youth and young adults to mobilize around mental health in a way that builds a mental health movement that forever changes how mental health is valued and prioritized in society\, especially those with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identities. Join us for a presentation and open discussion on Wednesday\, June 21 from 12 – 1 p.m. PT / 3 – 4 p.m. ET. \nSERIES DESCRIPTION\nYYASS is a virtual learning space for those who are working in and leading youth-centered programs and organizations to come together. YYASS is perfect for leaders of Youth MOVE chapters and other youth-run programs that engage youth with lived mental health experience in change-making. This series is facilitated by Te Jay McGrath (Youth MOVE National) with monthly guest speakers. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youth-young-adult-support-space-yyass/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103616
CREATED:20230621T130148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T235436Z
UID:10001271-1687440600-1687444200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:All Hands on Deck: Keeping People Covered Through Medicaid Unwinding
DESCRIPTION:Families USA and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services \nPlease (virtually) join Families USA and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a critical and timely virtual conversation: \nSPEAKERS: \n\nDan Tsai\, Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services\nPerrie Briskin\, Senior Advisor\, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services\nFrederick Isasi\, Executive Director\, Families USA\n\nAGENDA: \n\nDiscuss how advocates\, insurance plans\, health care providers\, community-based organizations\, and more can take action.\nGet the inside scoop on several new CMS resources for states and stakeholders.\n\nPlenty of time for attendees to ask questions! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/all-hands-on-deck-keeping-people-covered-through-medicaid-unwinding/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103617
CREATED:20230616T181745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T235424Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Science Webinar 2: Community Living Research: What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Learn?
DESCRIPTION:Brandeis University \nJoin our panel of esteemed researchers as they share what they have learned in the realm of community living research for disabled people over the last five years. The panelists\, including Natalie Kean (Justice in Aging)\, Silvia Yee (Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund)\, Amy Hewitt (Institute on Community Integration)\, and John Tschida (Association of University Centers on Disabilities)\, will also discuss the continued gaps in research and knowledge that still need to be addressed in this field. \nPresenters: John Tschida\, Silvia Yee\, Amy Hewitt\, Ari Ne’eman\, and Natalie Kean \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/state-of-the-science-webinar-2-community-living-research-what-do-we-know-and-what-do-we-need-to-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230626T104500
DTSTAMP:20260430T103617
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Prevent and Treat Adolescent Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health \nApproximately 1 in 5 youth ages 12-17 are participating in substance use\, including alcohol\, tobacco\, and cigarettes\, and illicit drugs. \nYouth and adolescents who use substances are at risk of using as adults\, and to limit this risk it is important to not only connect those currently using with helpful resources but also to prevent use before it begins. It is a challenge to identify youth who are struggling\, and once identified\, the wait to receive care is often prohibitive to timely treatment. \nPotential options for increasing screening and access to treatment include creating systems within primary care settings (90% of youth receive primary care)\, including school systems in screening and treatment\, and stand-alone digital interventions. Join Dr. Uche Aneni as she discusses some of the most pressing issues in the youth substance use space and opportunities to treat and prevent use. \nThis event will be virtual. \n\n\nABOUT\nKammarauche Aneni\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kammarauche Aneni is an Assistant Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Aneni received her MBBS from the University of Ibadan College of Medicine\, Followed by her MHS from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She later became the Chief Resident at Duke University Hospital and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Yale School of Medicine. \nDr. Aneni has received serval awards\, including the NIDA HEAL Diversity Supplement from the National Institute on Drug Abuse\, the YCCI Scholar Award from Yale Center for Clinical Investigation\, the NIDA CTBH Pilot Award from the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health\, as well as the NIH AIM-AHEAD Fellowship Program in Leadership from the NIH. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/strategies-to-prevent-and-treat-adolescent-substance-use/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T141500
DTSTAMP:20260430T103617
CREATED:20230616T182728Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Science Webinar 3: Community Living Priorities and Issues: Feedback from Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Brandeis University \nThis last session in the CLPC State of the Science will share feedback from stakeholders\, advocates\, and community members about the priorities and issues that should be focused on in community living research. \nJoin speakers Henry Claypool\, Alison Barkoff and CLPC’s Kim The and Ruby Siegel as they share feedback from stakeholders\, advocates\, and community members about the priorities and issues that should be focused on in community living research in this last webinar of the CLPC’s State of the Science series. \nPresenters: Henry Claypool\, Alison Barkoff\, Kim The\, and Ruby Siegel \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/state-of-the-science-webinar-3-community-living-priorities-and-issues-feedback-from-stakeholders/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103617
CREATED:20230124T204139Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-7/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103617
CREATED:20230620T210918Z
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SUMMARY:Health Care in the Heartland: The Bipartisan Effort to Promote Wellbeing in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing  \nBipartisan efforts in Nebraska are helping the state address the growing need for mental health and substance use treatment and care. Join us for a conversation with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Annette Dubas of the Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations to talk about policy solutions in the Cornhusker state and the bipartisan support for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. \nJoin the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for the eleventh episode in our Wellbeing Wednesdays virtual learning series\, where the best minds in health care share their thoughts on current issues: \n\nGovernor Jim Pillen\, Nebraska\nAnnette Dubas\, Executive Director\, Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations\nRebecca Farley David\, Senior Advisor\, Public Policy & Special Initiatives\, National Council for Mental Wellbeing\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/health-care-in-the-heartland-the-bipartisan-effort-to-promote-wellbeing-in-nebraska/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103617
CREATED:20230228T162334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T212719Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
DESCRIPTION:This conversation is for anyone working with parents providing peer support to other parents in any system\, such as Children’s Services Directors\, MAP Team Coordinators\, Care Coordinators and Center Directors. We will share an overview of Families as Allies’ parent peer support training curriculum and ongoing support and training. We want to hear your feedback on how we’re doing from your perspective and how we can be most supportive to you. We will also discuss issues in parent peer support and support and resources to address them \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-peer-support-conversation-for-anyone-working-with-parent-peer-supporters-5/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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