you can register on the HIV DATF site (the embedded link)
RNs, LCSWs & MFTs & Addiction professionals please register here
If you do not need CEUs, Please click here to register for the training [pdf]
RNs, LCSWs & MFTs Please click here to register for the training & to sign up for CEUs [pdf]
Addiction professionals must register for CEUs here and then click here to register for the training.
community rebranding letter (PDF)
Dear Community Partner,
I am very pleased to introduce to you the new name of our organization, Safe Refuge, which is the culmination of the comprehensive rebranding program we began in 2014. When combined with our new tagline — Hope. Change. Success. — we believe this creates a powerful new identity for our organization that embodies not only our current activities, but also our future vision and our continuing dedication to providing a truly safe refuge for all who need our help.
As you may know, our organization began in 1988 here in Long Beach. For most of these years, our formal name was the Substance Abuse Foundation of Long Beach. In time, many people just referred to our initials, SAF. Our name was accurate but it did not convey the inspirational aspect of our mission. Nor did it encompass the broader scope of services we now provide, including our division Ventures Employment Services…
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CMS Proposes Mental Health Parity Rule for Medicaid and CHIP
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposed rule to align mental health and substance use disorder benefits for low-income Americans with benefits required of private health plans and insurance. The proposal applies certain provisions of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Act ensures that mental health and substance use disorder benefits are no more restrictive than medical and surgical services.
Under the proposed rule, plans must make available upon request to beneficiaries and contracting providers the criteria for medical necessity determinations with respect to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. The proposed rule also would require the state to make available to the enrollee the reason for any denial of reimbursement or payment for services with respect to mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
Learn More About the Proposed Rule
Visit SAMHSA’s Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Web Page
Did you know that May is Mental Health Month? This year, the toolkit provided by Mental Health American is available in English and Spanish. To download the toolkit, click here.
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The Health Emphasis is proud to announce its 2nd Multicultural Neuropsychology Conference (MNC) at Alliant International University, Los Angeles on April 11th 2015, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Last year’s conference was a success; and we look forward to another inspiring event. This year we have three excellent speakers lined up: Dr. Terece Bell, Ph.D.; Dr. April Thames, Ph.D.; Dr. Olivia Hsin, Ph.D. who will be speaking on a variety of topics including how to use a neuropsychological approach to assess learning disabilities in children and adolescents from underserved communities, and understanding the influence of psychosocial factors such as stereotype threat on neuropsychological test performance. Once again, we will also be hosting a poster-session in which graduate students will share their knowledge of current clinical issues and/or recent work in the areas of multicultural neuropsychology and health assessment. Lunch will be provided and licensed mental health professionals will be able to earn 3 CEUs for attending the entire conference.
Alliant International University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing eduation for psychologists. Alliant maintains responsibility for the program and its content. Alliant is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences to provide continuing education for MFTs and LCSWs (provider#PCE234). Alliant is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to provide continuing education for Nurses (provider#CEP11235).
Please inform clients about this.
LACDPH Advisory Nearby Clusters of Ocular Syphilis Require Provider Vigilance This message is intended for primary care providers, HIV and infection disease specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other eye care providers. Please distribute as appropriate. Key messages
Situation The Seattle/King County and San Francisco County Health Departments recently issued health advisories regarding clusters of ocular syphilis diagnosed in those counties since December 2014. In both areas, the vast majority of patients affected were among men who have sex with men (MSM) and HIV-infected… |
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please pass this information on to clients and family/friends
Read the Press Release
Los Angeles County HIV Mental Health Task Force 