March 06, REMINDER: All CSS Providers - New Requirements for QP Service Provision Percentages RE-ENDORSEMENT: BUSINESS VERIFICATION

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1 March 06, 2009 REMINDER: All CSS Providers - New Requirements for QP Service Provision Percentages Beginning March 1, 2009, the SPA requires that Community Support providers meet a 35% QP service measure, and then in September 2009, a 50% service measure, up from the 25% benchmark that has been in place. For additional information, click on the link to the right. RE-ENDORSEMENT: BUSINESS VERIFICATION Many Community Intervention providers began providing services in March For providers that received a three year endorsement, the end of the initial full endorsement period is approaching. Please note important dates below regarding initiation of re-endorsement related to business verification and view link for more information regarding service(s)/site(s) endorsement. To view the information needed in order to be compliant, click on the link to the right. Records Management & Documentation Manual The Division has posted a revised records management and documentation manual that is effective April 1, To access this document, visit the Division s web site by clicking on the link to the right. Child & Family Team Minute: Care Review - What is it? How can it help? Do I have to? If the child and family team needs some new ideas, a fresh look at a difficult situation, or some encouragement to hang in there and stay strength based consider care review. The care review committee is comprised of LME staff, provider representatives, school system representatives, DSS representatives, DJJDP representatives parent advocate/support. The child and family team attends and together we work on solutions. Care review is required for request for admission to state operated facilities (Wright School, Whitaker School, JUH PRTF) as well as request for out of state placements. Care review is a support to child and family teams in the community. Meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday at 9 am and 4th Wednesday at 2 pm. Contact Ed Eklund, System of Care Coordinator for more information or to schedule a meeting at eeklund@cphs.org

2 March 06, 2009 PAGE 2 Super Saturday - Free Tax Assistance for Those in Need The IRS is spearheading a cross-functional campaign to promote March 21, 2009, as Super Saturday: Get Free Tax Help Today! March 21, 2009 is designated as a day to provide extra service to taxpayers. Super Saturday is a nationwide effort and all 170+ IRS walk in sites called Taxpayer Assistance Centers will be open on March 21. Many of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will also be open to provide additional services. To find a local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site, please call NC Council Annual Directory Do you want your services in a Directory used by thousands of MH/DD/ SA professionals in North Carolina everyday? If so, please act quickly - the deadline to receive your information is March 6, 2009 (payment can be received at later date). To find out more information, visit the Council s web site by clicking on the link to the right. Intensive In-Home Services Training The NC Council is sponsoring a 12-hour training program for providers on April 16, 17, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Staff who provide or intend to provide Intensive In-Home Services must have 12 hours of training on the specific service. The two-day session that will meet this requirement. For more information, click on the link to the right. Training for Residential Treatment Providers Join TIP training for child and adolescent residential treatment providers on April 23 & 24, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Conference Center, Raleigh, NC. A free bonus day on May 6, The Business Side of Successful Residential Treatment is also being offered! This three-day training event offers training for group home managers and staff or other residential care providers who serve children and adolescents. The training also is relevant for individuals or companies that considering residential treatment as a future option. For more information, click on the link to the right. Daymark 2009 Training Schedule Daymark has officially issued a training schedule that contains over 40 training opportunities for a wide variety of professionals. To access the schedule, click on the link to the right.

3 March 06, 2009 PAGE 3 Breakfast Learning Series Child and Family Teams: Exceptional Children s Services 101 Wednesday March 11, 8:15 to 9:30 CenterPoint Human Services 4045 University Parkway. Presenter: Malinda Jowers, Ed.S - Middle School Program Manager for Exceptional Children Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Malinda Jowers will provide an overview of exceptional children s services including recent changes to legislation, EC categories, and resources for children and families within the WSFCS system. Please contact Ed Eklund at eeklund@cphs.org if you plan to attend. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Training The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse (DMH) recognizes the importance to and impact on families and their children who have been diagnosed with Attachment Disorders, which is why they have scheduled Reactive Attachment Disorder training: BHP Auditorium 725 N. Highland Ave. Winston-Salem, March 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, click on the link to the right. Practical Ethics & Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention The Wake Forest University Department of Counseling is pleased to present two continuing education seminars on Friday, March 27, The morning session from 9-12 is entitled Practical Ethics: Understanding and Adhering to Counseling Ethical Standards by Dr. Holly J. Hartwig of NBCC. For more information, click on the link to the right. TIP Sponsoring FREE Webinar TIP in now offering a series of webinars that will bring training right to your desk. March 27 Seeing the Forest AND the Trees: Professional Boundaries and Ethics. All webinars are from 12:30 PM until 1:15PM. Presenter: Troy McLean, Director of Training for Easter Seals/UCP. For more information, click on the link to the right. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Symposium Child and Adolescent Mental Health Symposium: Helping Youth Succeed is scheduled for April 1-2, The conference is located on the campus of Barium Springs Home for Children in the Little Joe s building. Call if you have any questions. To access more information, click on the link to the right. FREE: Intro to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment model that addresses behavioral and emotional difficulties in children (3-18 years of age) and families following sexual abuse, sexual assault, and other serious trauma. April 29 Winston Salem 8:30 to 4:00 and April 30 Mocksville 8:30 to 4:00. For more information, click on the link to the right.

4 March 06, 2009 PAGE 4 Grantsmanship Training Program The Grantsmanship Training Program is coming to Winston-Salem on April 13-17, 2009, and is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that covers the complete grant development process, from researching funding sources to writing and reviewing grant proposals. This fast-paced, five-day workshop is followed with a full year of membership support services. To find out more, click on the link to the right. Community Support Team Training Training Location NC Council Royal Conference Center 3801 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC April 8, 2009 and April 21, Many Community Support providers who serve adults are adding Community support team to their agency s service array. This one-day training teaches clinical and administrative practices to help effectively organize and deliver this service. For more information, and to register, click on the link to the right to visit the Council s web site. Community Forum on Underage Drinking Since one in three of North Carolina s traffic fatalities are related to alcohol, Drug-Free NC, the Winston-Salem Police Department, and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are hosting a community education forum on underage drinking on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 6:00-7:30p.m. at Reynolds Auditorium. For more information, click on the link to the right. Business Expo with JOB Opportunities March 28 Kennedy Learning Center is having a HEALTH & Wholeness Fair. In order for a child to be whole, the family structure must be sound as well. This will be a city wide event for any & all parents in the Winston Salem Forsyth County Area. Parents and interested individuals should bring resumes and plan to pick up valuable information about housing, home ownership and self sufficiency programs. For more information, click on the link to the right. Walk The Talk Of Self Advocacy The 22nd annual Association of Self-Advocates of NC Convention will take place March 27-29, 2009 in Winston-Salem. For more information, including registration, click on the link to the right.

5 March 06, 2009 PAGE 5 CenterPoint s Burch Johnson & Jeff Payne Presenting At NC Guardianship Association Conference Apr The North Carolina Guardianship Association is presenting their annual conference in Charlotte this year and it s full of beneficial sessions and resources. Providers, Families, Public Agencies and Private Agencies are all invited to attend. There are limited scholarships available. For more information, visit their website by clicking on the link to the right. Aces for Amos Tennis Tournament and Benefit The annual Aces for Amos Tennis Tournament will take place Saturday, May 2 from 3-9pm at Wake Forest University Indoor Tennis Center. Both Ladies Doubles and Mixed Doubles will be played. Dinner will be provided for all the players. The tournament will kick off with a Wine and Cheese Silent Auction on Friday evening May 1st from 7-9pm at Amos Cottage. During the event, guests will be able to tour the facilities and talk with staff about all the wonderful services the Cottage has to offer children and their families. We welcome everyone to join us at both events as we raise awareness about the Therapeutic Day Program and raise valuable dollars to support the children of Amos Cottage. If you are interested in playing in the tennis tournament or joining us for the Wine and Cheese Silent Auction party, please contact Kirsten Ririe at kirstenr@triad.rr.com or (336) SAVE THESE DATES - 2nd Annual Geriatric Mental Health Symposium Therapeutic Alternative s CenterPoint Geriatric Adult Specialty Team is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Geriatric Mental Health Symposium will take place June 9th and 10th, 2009, at the Village Inn & Resort located in Clemmons, NC. The two day event is free and ceu s will be awarded and approved by DHSR and NCBENHA. Parking is free and breakfast & lunch will also be provided. Registration is limited to 250, with priority given to those employees of FCH, ACH, NF in Davie, Stokes and Forsyth counties. For more information, contact Debbie McCauley at or debbiem@mytahome.com CPDD holding 71st Annual Scientific Meeting The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is holding is 71st Annual Scientific Meeting, June 20-25, 2009 in Reno/Sparks, To access specific information about the application process, including the deadline for the applications and the person to whom the applications should be sent, click on the link to the right. Click Here to Visit: CenterPoint Human Services 4045 University Parkway Winston-Salem, NC P F ACCESS 24/ TTY Click Here to Send News & Ideas: mcottingham@cphs.org