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This year marks not only the 75th observance of NDEAM, but also the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Both milestones are being commemorated with a range of events and activities centered on the theme increasing access and opportunity. An official poster is now available to download or order in both English and Spanish. Read the press release.
The supportive housing benefit under the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program is based on the evidence-based and research-based federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) model.
Program staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS.
Training learning objectives include:
- Review the FCS program.
- Explore key principles of the SAMHSA permanent supportive housing model.
- Understand fidelity goals under FCS.
- Learn what it is like to participate in fidelity reviews.
- Develop skills to be a fidelity reviewer.
- Learn interview and charting techniques for fidelity scoring.
Registration
Training will be presented virtually, and will be completed in two sessions.
Please register for both parts.
October 13: Reviewer Training Part 1
October 15: Reviewer Training Part 2
 MaryAnne Lindeblad, Washington State Director of Medicaid received the Randy Revell award at this year’s Foundational Community Supports conference. MaryAnne believes that supported employment is a fundamental social determinant of health. MaryAnne is a force in the health care world. She has experience working in acute care, long-term care, behavioral health care, eldercare, and services for people with disabilities.
Individuals with behavioral health conditions are often overlooked for employment. The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model focuses on the strengths, skills, and talents of individuals with behavioral health issues. The IPS model Gives people purpose, hope, income, and structure. MaryAnne brings the message that hope and recovery can happen to her role as the Medicaid director. She has given the Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program full attention and moved administrative barriers to support its success. She promotes FCS on a national platform and is worthy of receiving the same acknowledgment that Randy Revel stood for in his long tenure.
HCA and Washington’s Accountable Communities of Health are pleased to announce their 2020 learning symposium: Community health through an equity lens. This year’s event will be virtual, with all sessions taking place via Zoom.
We’re thrilled to have two exciting keynote speakers this year:
- John A. Powell, Director of the Otherness & Belonging Institute at the University of California, Berkeley
- Nichole Maher, President & CEO of Group Health Foundation
We also will have an array of sessions focused on timely topics and the work of ACHs and their community partners, including:
- Community Partnerships to Promote Equity and Address Racism
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health
- COVID-19 and Hard-Hit Populations: Response and Recovery
- Tribal Partnerships with ACHs
- The Heath Care Authority’s Equity Plans
- Bridging the Gap Between Clinical & Community Providers
- ACHs in Action: Lessons Learned and Looking to the Future
Monday, October 26 to Wednesday, October 28. Register or learn more.
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