Mental Health & Rehabilitation eCast October 2005

The purpose of the Mental Health & Rehabilitation eCast is to inform mental health and rehabilitation networks worldwide about the activities and resources produced by the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation as well as to disseminate general mental health and rehabilitation news. This eCast is jointly supported by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Department of Education.

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LAST CALL -- WORKSHOPS IN NOVEMBER ON MEDICARE, HIGHER ED, LATINOS & HEALTH

Four workshops are being hosted by The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation between November 7-10, 2005 at the Boston University Campus.
- Strategies for Success for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities
in Higher Education - Mon, Nov. 7; 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Fee: $115.
- Abriendo Caminos: An Innovative Approach for Engaging
Latinos with Psychiatric Disabilities in Rehabilitation – Thurs, Nov.
10; 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Fee: $45.
- A Call to Action: Health Promotion Services for Adults with
Psychiatric Disabilities – We, Nov. 9; 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Fee: $155.
- Medicare Part D: Helping Consumers Choose and Manage
Health Care Plans – Tues, Nov. 8; 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Fee: $50.
For more information and registration, go to
http://www.bu.edu/cpr/workshops/index.html .

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NEW CLASS ANNOUNCED FOR PSYCHIATRIC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

The Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation is announcing its 10th class for 2006! A skills-acquisition training designed specifically for vocational service providers, the Certificate Program will enhance practitioner capacity and knowledge in:
* Rehabilitation Readiness
* Personalized Vocational Assessment
* Achieving Vocational Placements
* Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Service Recipients
* and more!
The Certificate Program at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University invites applicants who are currently providing vocational services in a variety of settings. The program involves both in-class training and supported practice in one's own agency
for immediate practical use. Tools and resources will be provided. Classes begin May 22, 2006. For more information, visit the
website: http://www.bu.edu/cpr/training/vocrehab/ or contact the Project Director, Debbie Nicolellis, debbien@bu.edu.

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CENTER FOR PSYCHIATRIC REHABLITITATION AWARDED NEW GRANT

In September, the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University was awarded a 5-year grant for Knowledge Dissemination and Utilization (KDU) funded by the National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) through the Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP). The Center's work will promote the use of rehabilitation research through the development of a set of research standards that will allow end-users (consumers, family members, service providers and other researchers) to make informed choices about the usefulness of research. These standards will be tested for applicability across different types of disability fields, i.e. psychiatric disabilities, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis.

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SAMHSA ANNOUNCES OVER $260 MILLION IN GRANTS AWRARDED

In the past month, Charles Curie, Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced grants awarded in three major areas: over $13 million for mental health services for older adults; almost $70 million for children and adolescents who have experienced Traumatic events; and $184.5 million for child mental health services. All three areas respond to the importance of community-based mental health services. To find out more about these grants, visit SAMHSA at http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/newsroom .

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DISABILITY INCLUSION AND NATIONAL SERVICE

Everyone has the ability to give back to their communities and the National Service Inclusion Program works to ensure that everyone has the opportunity. Learn more about this unique conference,“A Meaningful Place for All”, held December 8 - 10, 2005 in Alexandria, Virginia where participants will enhance skills, identify strategies, and
look at the commendable progress made by national and community service programs over the past ten years in recruiting, supporting, and engaging individuals with disabilities as active members in national and community service programs . The cost for registration is $100 (early bird registration: $75). A limited number of scholarships are available. http://www.serviceandinclusion.org/index.php?page=nat_conf