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< Back FUNDING Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment and Vocational Services Chapter 6 --Funding and Policy Issues - Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment and Vocational Services - NCBI Bookshelf Public substance abuse treatment programs have traditionally relied on three funding streams: Federal substance abuse block grants, Medicaid reimbursement, and State general funds. These traditional funding sources have now been joined by new potential funding sources at both the Federal and State levels. Most of these provide funding for substance abuse treatment within the context of other services such as job training, child protective services, or criminal justice. This chapter offers guidance for administrators and providers as they attempt to navigate through this changed funding environment. Because of the extreme complexity of this new environment, it is crucial that providers develop a strategic approach to obtain sustainable funding that supports the provision of client-centered services. The first question to ask before seeking funds from any funding source is, how would these funds help our agency to achieve our mission and meet our clients' needs?

< Back Catholic Charities and Adoption Services Provides professional counseling to couples, families and individuals; adoptionservices to birth families and families wishing to adopt an infant or older child;and helps pregnant women and women with infants by providing material needsand counseling at no cost to the client

< Back National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The lifeline is a 24-hours, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Callers are routed to the closest possible crisis center in their area. With a network of more than 140 crisis centers across the country, the Lifeline’s mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. The Lifeline Web site features the Lifeline Gallery where survivors and attempt survivors can tell their personal stories of recovery, emphasizing that suicide is preventable and help is available. Lifeline informational materials, such as broachers, wallet cards, posters, and booklets featuring the Lifeline number, can make help accessible to troubled teens in moment of crisis and should be part of any school-based prevention program.

< Back RACELIGHTING PUBLICATIONS We are pleased to announce the release of a new opinion piece titled, Racelighting: Three Common Strategies Racelighters Use published by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. The pieces build from our recent scholarly brief, "Racelighting in the Normal Realities of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color." where we conceptualize “racelighting” as a form of gaslighting affecting the daily, normalized experiences and realities of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We hope you will join us in sharing the opinion piece and brief with your colleagues, networks, and friends. You can click on any of the images below to share on your preferred social media platform. Please consider using the hashtag #racelighting when doing so.

< Back COMPASS Communityrtners If you want to find out if you qualify for Pennsylvania health and human services, apply for new benefits, finish your application or check your status, you're in the right place. By using COMPASS you can apply at any time during the day or night from home, a library or any location with Internet access. COMPASS is an online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs.to find out if you qualify for Human and Health Services

< Back Feeling Safe by Autumn Grace and Mom Children's story book.our goal is to educate children and adults about sexual abuse prevention and healing.improve the lives of children and adults around the worldChild Sexual Abuse Prevention

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< Back ADHD Tips from ADHD Awareness Month ! October – ADHD (“Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”) Awareness Month By Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of our Special Education Department As October – ADHD (“Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”) Awareness Month -- comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the impact this disability has on children at school, and what are some of the most common symptoms to be aware of. ADHD is a chronic condition that affects millions of school-aged children impacting their ability to focus, engage in executive functioning tasks, and/or control hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. ADHD often results in students suffering from emotional struggles and low self-esteem, difficulty maintaining positive peer and adult relationships, poor academic performance, and discipline issues at school. Symptoms of ADHD can include things such as: · Trouble staying focused on tasks and activities · Making careless mistakes and not paying attention to details · Difficulty completing tasks or following directions · Trouble with organization and planning long-term assignments · Losses or forgets items · Fidgets or has difficulty staying seated during class · Struggles completing and turning in homework · Blurts out answers and/or interrupts others · Has difficulty waiting their turn Unfortunately, symptoms of ADHD can often be overlooked and dismissed. Many of the symptoms are seen as laziness, a lack of motivation, or willfulness. Too many parents are told that their child just needs to take responsibility or try harder, when in fact they are suffering the effects of their disability. Even when ADHD is identified, the assumption far too often is that the school just needs to accommodate for the student’s deficits whether through a Section 504 Plan or as part of an IEP. While accommodations are certainly important and necessary, for many students with ADHD accommodation is simply not enough. Students may also require direct instruction in areas impacted by their ADHD such as executive functioning skills and strategies, behavioral regulations, coping skills, and academic skills. School teams need to look at the impact of ADHD on the individual student and their needs so that they can develop an appropriate program of supports and direct instruction in those areas of need. Our firm provides FREE consultations in all special education matters, and most cases are handled without charge to families. We understand these are difficult times, so please do not hesitate to contact us today by clicking here or by calling 610-648-9300. ADHD RESOURCES: CHADD ADHD Awareness Month Attention Deficit Disorder Association Articles by McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, and Ryan P.C. By Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of our Special Education Department

< Back Are Educators Ready to Apply Trauma-Informed Practices? A Survey of PK-12 Educators in Pennsylvania Below is the study. https://go.kognito.com/Whitepaper_Research-Findings-Trauma-Informed-Practices.html Below are additional details on the study. https://www.bloomu.edu/documents/mcdowell-additional-details-trauma-informed-survey-pa-educators

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< Back Potter County Mental Health, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Early Intervention Services Mental Health Services for Adults: Potter County offers a variety of services for individuals 18 and over who are experiencing mental health issues. Individuals utilizing mental health services are provided the opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion in their communities, and have access to culturally competent services and supports of their choice. To make referrals to our Adult services please call 814-544-7315. Mental Health Services for Children: For individuals under 18 or (under 21 with Special Education classes) experiencing Mental Health difficulties, we offer in-home and community-based services. Potter County focuses on the CASSP principles making sure services are child-centered, family-focused, community-based, multi-system, culturally competent, least restrictive, and least intrusive. To make referrals for children please call the Department of Mental Health at 814-544-7315. Base Service Unit The Base Service Unit is available to assist individuals of all ages with accessing mental health services/programs and supports in Potter County based on their needs and their preferences. The Base Service Unit determines eligibility for various mental health programs and treatment. To contact the Base Service Unit please call 814-544-7315 or 1-800-800-2560 and ask for the Base Service Unit. Intellectual Disabilities Potter County Human Services seeks to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism achieve greater independence, choice, and opportunity in their homes and communities. Our services are personalized to the needs of the individual based on a system of services and supports that are flexible, innovative, and person-centered. Referral for eligibility determination can be made by contacting: Amanda Morey Director of Intellectual Disabilities (814) 544-7315 · Eligibility Determination · Support Coordination · Adult Day Treatment · Home & Community Habilitation · Companion · Employment Support · Small Group Employment · Residential Group Home & Lifesharing · Participant Directed Services · Agency with Choice · Transportation to programs · Adaptive Equipment · Home modifications Child Development Early Intervention Children from birth to age three who have special needs due to a developmental disability or significant developmental delay are eligible to receive Early Intervention Services. Parents who have questions about their child’s development or would be interested in getting their child evaluated for services can call the office at (814)544-7315. An Early Intervention Service Coordinator will be assigned to assist the family through the process. Special Instruction · Speech Therapy · Physical Therapy · Occupational Therapy · Special Instruction- Vision · Special Instruction- Hearing

< Back Pennsylvania School Counselor Association The PSCA Mission Statement The Pennsylvania School Counselors Association responsibly promotes engagement and facilitates ethical and contemporary professional identity of school counselors across our diverse Commonwealth to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students. School Counselor vs. Guidance Counselor Historically, the term “guidance counselor” was used to refer to counselors working in the schools. This term has evolved to “school counselor” as the scope of duties has changed and evolved. Although some schools still used the outdated “guidance counselor” term, the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association encourages the use of “school counselor” to more accurately reflect the role. The PSCA Goals and Objectives Provide professional development relevant to the current and emerging practices of professional school counseling. Advocate for the role and programs of professional school counselors. Support and promote the implementation of evidence-based practices in school counseling. Define and promote professional and ethical standards that guide the conduct and practices of professional school counselors. Identify and implement an organizational structure that facilitates the accomplishments of the mission and goals in a fiscally optimal manner.