Minnesota Parent Involvement Opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children’s Mental Health Division is looking for parents who have had experience with hospitalizing a child for mental illness to serve on one of two DHS workgroups that they are currently forming.
- Family Partnership workgroup - will be looking at how to increase communication and participation in the process for parents of children experiencing an in-patient hospital stay.
- Discharge Policies workgroup – they will be examining whose job is what between the hospital, provider, case manager, social worker, care coordinator, parent, etc. when a child is being discharged from hospitalization for mental illness. Many of these jobs overlap and they hope to clarify roles better to improve the experience for everyone.
If you’re interested, or know of someone who might be, you can either contact Renelle Nelson at the Minnesota Statewide Family Network (rnelson@pacer.org or 952-838-1360) or Martha Aby at DHS (Clinical Capacity Development Specialist, CMH DHS, Martha.j.aby@state.mn.us or 651-431-4860).
PACER's 8th Annual Symposium about children & young adults with mental & learning disabilities
The symposium is designed to enhance awareness and identify strategies for responding to mental health and learning disabilities in children and young adults from the perspective of teachers and parents.
The symposium will provide high quality professional and parent development for Minnesota educators and parents regarding:
- children's mental health and learning disabilities
- effective treatment planning
- proactive, positive teaching strategies and interventions
State Advisory Council On Mental Health
The Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Subcommittee on Mental Health are seeking applications for the following positions:
State Advisory Council on Health:
- Consumers (recipients) of mental health and/or substance abuse services
- Parents of children with emotional disturbances
- Licensed professional clinical counselors
- County Commissioners (Twin Cities Seven County Metro)
Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health:
- Present or former consumers of adolescent mental health services
- County Commissioners
The State Advisory Council and Children’s Subcommittee advise the Governor and state departments on policies, programs, and services affecting adults and children with mental illnesses and emotional disturbances. Each group has approximately 30 members, representing a variety of perspectives on the mental health system.
News From the Federal Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Agency
November 21, 2012
Today, the Obama Administration has taken the latest step to implement the Affordable Care Act and provide health coverage for millions of Americans. The rules being released today make it illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions, ensure families buying their own coverage can get basic essential benefits similar to what private insurers offer, and help employers promote wellness. While there is more work to be done, these rules are an important step and represent the very heart of the Affordable Care Act. Here at SAMHSA we will be working to ensure that behavioral health continues to be an integral part of health reform. Below are links for the HHS Press Release, along with the Fact Sheets and Rules related to Market Reforms, Essential Health Benefits and Wellness.
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MSFN Youth Advisory Board:
The Voice for Youth Mental Health: Inspiring, Educating, Advocating
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