HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 May NewsletterFranklin/Fulton County MH/ID/EI
425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg,
PA 17202
“Heard Across Two Counties”
May 16, 2012, Issue 26
May is Mental Health Month: Do More For 1 in 4
1 in 4: That’s how many adult Americans live with a diagnosable mental health condi-
tion. While mental health and substance conditions are common, they are extremely
treatable and individuals go on to recover and lead full and productive lives.
One sad fact is that many people living with a mental health condition—as high as 50
percent—never seek or receive help due to stigma, lack of information, cost or lack of
health insurance coverage. Many people may be reluctant to ask for help or don’t know
where to find it. May is Mental Health Month, let's spread the word about mental
health, how important it is to overall health, and where to access support!
Art show at Chbg Mall May 18-20
Walk the Walk May 25
Sharing Resources Network:
One of Franklin Fulton County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention's goals for 2011 was to
be more intentional when it comes to sharing information about resources (information, training opportunities,
webinars, etc.) of which we become aware. We have created a process to "get the word out" to those who
would benefit from receiving the information, the Sharing Resources Network (SRN)-which goes out via e-mail
on Tuesdays and Fridays. Most of the information you will receive will be geared towards the mental health/
intellectual disabilities/early intervention fields.
Also, as you become aware of training opportunities, webinars, resources, informative websites, etc. please send
them to Jim Gilbert (jgilbert@co.franklin.pa.us) for inclusion in future SRN e-mails.
If you would be interested in having your name (and the names of others from your agency) added to the
growing e-mail list, please e-mail your request to Jim. Thanks!
Monthly Topics:
Mental Health
Intellectual
Disabilities
Early Intervention
Program Updates:
ID Fiscal year renewal update: Services definitions changes for 12/13 will be reflected in HCSiS as of 5/25. How-
ever, estimated waiver rates are not expected to be loaded until early June. Providers should review Informa-
tional Packet 025-12 at www.odpconsulting.net for additional information on fiscal year preparations.
Customer Service Surveys will be distributed at upcoming Provider meetings which will help us in gathering in-
sight into refining our internal professional operating processes. A Customer Service Survey for the Case Man-
agement Unit will be distributed in the fall.
Upcoming Meetings/Trainings:
* ID Risk Management Meeting: 5/23/12 10am (HSB)
* Walk-the-Walk on Friday, May 25th starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Chambers-
burg Recreation Center
* Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th for the Memorial Day
holiday
* MH Provider meeting: Friday, June 8th 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Human Ser-
vices Building
* HCQU: 6/8 ~ Behavioral De-escalation, Annex 10-12
* ID Semi-Annual Incident Management Analysis due by June 14th. Please
forward to Marion Rowe
* July 5th: MH/ID Advisory Board Annual Meeting, McConnellsburg, 3:30
pm—5 pm
* Contact our office for more details on any of the above. Check us out on the web: http://www.co.franklin.pa.us/Pages/FrankFulMHMRAdmin.aspx