NYWe-works: Issue No. 6

October 2004

(See all NYWe-works Issues)

This issue:
Education
*    Boston University
*    APSE
*    Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project
*    NAMI-NYC Metro
*    NMHA
*    NRI
*    Urban Justice Center
Funding and Grant Information
*    SAMHSA
*    W. K. Kellogg Foundation
News Briefs/Events
*    Arts and Healing Conference
*    Catholic Charities
*    CSS Associates
*    New York Work Exchange
*    Office of Bronx Borough President
*    Washington Center
*    Women for Hire
Publications
*    Boston University
*    Newsweek
*    SAMHSA
*    Social Policy Research Associates
*    Social Security Administration
*    Vanderbilt University Press

Education:

• Boston University: the Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation provides a full year of part-time, long-distance training for working professionals. Content includes the tools, skills, and concepts relevant for practitioners who provide vocational services to people with psychiatric disabilities. For information on eligibility for a $100 reduction on tuition, and to download an application, please access the following link: http://www.bu.edu/cpr/training/vocrehab/
• APSE: the Association for Persons in Supported Employment/Network will offer as a series of teletrainings this fall. Topics include: Foundations of SE, Job Development, Career Planning, Relationships in SE, Systematic Instruction, Positive Behavioral Support, Supporting People on the Job, Future of SE. For more information: http://www.apse.org/documents/FallSeries04.pdf
• Georgia Certified Peer Specialist Project is the first of its kind in the United States to receive Medicaid Rehabilitation Option federal participation for providing specialized recovery supports by peers. To learn more about the model go to: http://www.gacps.org/Home.html
• NAMI-NYC Metro will be presenting results from the New York Work Exchange 3- year project "Ways to Work" at its general meeting scheduled for October 12th at the Community Church of NY located at 40 East 35th Street, Lower level from 6 - 8 PM. This free event will highlight the project's goal of increasing employment outcomes for working mental health consumers. Call 212-684-3264 for more information.
• NMHA (National Mental Health Association) has a site with frequently asked questions related to mental health including educational information on diagnoses. Go to: http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/index.cfm
• NRI: the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Research Institute (NRI) explores the issues related to the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs). With funding from SAMHSA, NRI created these web pages to provide all stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of EBPs, including the latest research and activities surrounding adoption, implementation, and sustainability. For more information go to: http://www.nri-inc.org/CMHQA/CMHQA.cfm
• Urban Justice Center is providing the fall session of the Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Course through its Mental Health Project to begin Thursday, October 29th. Applications need to be submitted no later than Friday, October 15th to fax number 212-533-4598. An interview will be required prior to entering the course. For more information and to obtain an application call 646-602-5665.

Funding and Grant Information:

• SAMHSA: SAMHSA Online Grants Training offers web-based training that covers the steps of the SAMHSA's grant application process and is a starting point for developing competitive grants applications. Go to: http://grantstraining.samhsa.gov/
• W. K. Kellogg Foundation has grant opportunities in adult or continuing education, African American populations, aging, agriculture or food, community development, computer science, education, and healthcare. Funding is nationally and internationally. Application form is not required. First contact should be 1-2 page pre-proposal or online application. No set deadlines. Go to: http://www.wkkf.org/Grants/Default.aspx

News Briefs/Events:

• Arts of Healing Conference presented by New York City Voices will take place Saturday November 13, 9 AM - 5 PM at the Quaker Meetinghouse 15th Street (at 15 Rutherford Place) between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in Manhattan. There will be workshops, a concert, and art show. Admission will be $25 with scholarships available. Inquire at 212-491-1367. Proceeds will benefit New York City Voices.
• Catholic Charities Career Resource Center and Queens Disaster Response Employment Services will be sponsoring an employment event called "Mindful Transitions" for individuals affected by September 11th. This will take place October 21st from 9:30 - 2:30. Register by October 10th. For more information call 718- 337-6590, ext. 267 or go to: http://www.ccbq.org/crc.htm
• CSS Associates (Community Service Society) will be sponsoring an issue forum called "Voting Matters: What's at Stake for Low Income Workers". This will be held on Wednesday October 20th from 7 - 9 PM at 105 East 22nd Street. For more information go to: http://www.cssny.org/associates/events.html
• New York Work Exchange of the Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies, Inc. will be presenting "Ticket to Work- Impact on the Mental Health Community and Future Directions", an informational meeting with a panel from NYSOMH, MAXIMUS, and VESID on October 26th from 10 AM - 11:30 AM. ENs and mental health providers are encouraged to attend. There will be ample time for questions and answers. Call 212-742-1122, ext. 235 for more information.
• Office of Bronx Borough President and the VESID's Bronx District Office, and the Bronx Behavioral Network is sponsoring a Career Exploration Day as part of National Employment Disability Awareness Month on October 27th from 9:30-3:00. This will be held at the Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse. Some of the topics will be Medicaid Buy-In and Bronx Supported Employment Services. Register by October 22nd. Call 718- 796-5300, ext. 154 for more information.
• Washington Center's new initiative to help increase employment for students with disabilities through Internships will be offered through a partnership with the US Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. For more information go to: http://www.aapd-dc.org/internships/twcintern/twc04/washintern04.html
• Women for Hire will be sponsoring a career expo on October 19th from 10 - 4 at the Manhattan Center located at 311 West 34th Street. This will be a valuable opportunity for women in numerous fields to meet employers. For more information go to: http://womenforhire.com/fairs/newyork/fall2004.asp

Publications:

• Boston University's "Peer Support/Peer Provided Services Underlying Processes, Benefits, and Critical Ingredients", authored by Dr Phyllis Solomon and published in the Spring 2004 issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal provides a comprehensive analysis of both the processes and benefits of peer support/provided services. For a free download of this article, access the following link: http://www.bu.edu/prj/spring2004/solomon-etal.html
• Newsweek has published an article "Dealing with Depression". The article looks at mental health issues at schools including suicide and litigation. New York University is highlighted with four student suicides at NYU during the school year 2003-2004. To read the article go to: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5626585/site/newsweek/print/1/displaymode/1098/
• SAMHSA has made available a guidebook called "Work as a Priority: A Resource for Employing People Who Have Serious Mental Illnesses and Who Are Homeless". This guidebook has content that will assist providers towards informed decisions for homeless clients seeking employment. To view, go to: http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/SMA03-3834/default.asp
• Social Policy Research Associates (SPR) has posted a publication called "Serving the Homeless through the One-Stop System: A Case Study". The article examines practices for employing people who are homeless specifically within the One-Stop system. To view this publication go to: http://www.nrchmi.samhsa.gov/pdfs/FINAHomelessPaper.pdf
• Social Security Administration has posted a paper entitled "The Effectiveness of Medicaid Buy-in Programs in Promoting the Employment of People with Disabilities". The purpose of this paper was for the Urban Institute to provide the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel with information about the features of the existing Medicaid Buy-in programs. To access the paper, please visit the following web address: http://www.ssa.gov/work/panel/panel_documents/pdf_versions/Buy-in%20paper%20Goodman_Livermore%20072804.pdf
• Vanderbilt University Press has published Nora Jacobson's new book "In Recovery: The Making of Mental Health Policy". This publication draws on Ms. Jacobson's research in Wisconsin, a state with a long history of innovation in mental health services. The term "recovery" and "recovery-oriented system" are defined. For more information and to read a review go to: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/vupress/Jacobson.html

==================================================================
NYWe-works is a monthly electronic newsletter for mental health and rehabilitation providers in New York City. NYWe-works contains news briefs, information on publications, funding information, and educational resources.

To subscribe or unsubscribe: E-mail NYWe-works@nyworkexchange.org