September 10, 2007 - Vol 1, Issue 22
Hearing on Chemical Dependency Act
The Assembly committees on Aging and Alcoholism and Drug Abuse are hosting a hearing on the Geriatric Chemical Dependency Act in order to gather information about the substance use and abuse and dependence needs of older adults, to learn about innovative programs, and to review statewide initiatives and strategies. The hearing is:
Monday, September 17th at 10:00am
Assembly Hearing Room
Room 1923, 19th Floor
250 Broadway
New York, NY
For more information about the hearing, click here .
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GMHA Events
Medicare Optimization
September 18, 2007 - Medicare Optimization: Increasing Behavioral Health Services for Older Adults Training designed for community behavioral health organizations that are currently billing Medicare. The training will provide up-to-date information about ways in which programs can enhance their use of Medicare. This training is co- sponsored by the Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies. The training will take place from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Coalition offices, 90 Broad St, 8th Floor, NY, NY.
Click here for more information and the registration form.
September 19, 2007 - Medicare Made Easy: How to Bill Medicare for Behavioral Health Services Training designed for community providers who have never billed Medicare for behavioral health services but want to learn how. This training is co-sponsored by the Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies. The training will take place from 9:00am to 4:00pm at UJA Federation of New York, 130 East 59th Street, 7th Floor - Room 706/708.
Click here for more information and the registration form
Best Practices Presentations
September 17, 2007 - Back by Popular Demand: Hoarding and Mental Illness hosted by the Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of New York and the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging and Longevity of Hunter College. Presenters are:
- Carmen Morano, Ph.D., Director of Education, Associate Professor, Hunter College School of Social Work
- Judy Willig, LCSW, Executive Director, Heights and Hill Community Council
The event will be held from 3:00 - 5:00PM at the Hunter College School of Social Work - Auditorium, 129 East 79th Street, NYC, (Between Lexington and Park Avenues). Please make a registration by emailing yhsin@mhaofnyc.org or calling (212) 614-6356. The event is free but pre- registration is required.
Please note: the Hoarding and Mental Illness presentation is now full. However, we are accepting pre- registration for all other planned presentations.
Click here for the list of other planned presentations.
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Upcoming Events
September 10th and 17th 2007 - Two Session Course: Aging Policy and Politics The Brookdale Center's Certificates in Aging Program is offering a two- session course with national policy expert Robert B. Blancato. The class will take place on both dates from 6:00-8:30 PM at the Hunter College School of Social Work, 129 East 79th Street, Room 1010. The cost for the course is $80. For more information contact Ingrid Alexander, MPA at 212.481.2376 or Ingrid.Alexander@hunter.cuny.edu
September 18, 2007- Mental Illness and the Older Client: A Challenge for Geriatric Care Managers sponsored by the Greater New York Chapter the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Speakers include Michael Friedman, LMSW on Meeting the Mental Health Challenges of the Elder Boom and Mark Nathanson, MD on Geriatric Psychiatric Emergencies. The conference will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. at The New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue (at 103rd St.) New York, NY. Please view the Conference Schedule and/or the Registration Form for more information.
September 25, 2007 - Mind Your Health Workshop - Consumers and Staff: Creating a Healthier Community A workshop sponsored by the NYC Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene - Office of Consumer Affairs that will focus on practical steps for improving health management services in mental health programs. The program will take place from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at 80 Centre Street, 1st floor training room (side entrance).
October 26, 2007 - Prevention of Suicide in Older Adults A half day conference sponsored by the NY Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI-NYC Metro, and the Suicide Intervention Center of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. The conference will take place from 8:00AM - 12:30PM at Lighthouse International, 111 East 59th Street, NYC.
Educational Seminar Series at Service Program for Older People (SPOP) This training opportunity features SPOP clinicians who have extensive experience with older adults and mental health. It is offered to the professional geriatrics community and all who work with seniors. Each seminar is held at: 302 West 91st Street at West End Avenue, New York, NY. Seminar fee: $15. Discount for 3 or more attendees from the same organization. Space is limited. Please register in advance by mail or online at www.spop.org or call: 212-787-7102 ext.515.
For topics, dates, and registration information, click here.
Geriatrics and Developmental Disabilities Nurse Training Program A training program sponsored by RRTI that is designed to train nurses in geriatric care, including mental health, of persons with developmental disabilities. The training is designed for nurses that work with older adults with DD in a variety of healthcare settings across NYS. Registration is available online at http://rrti.org under the "nurse training" section. For more information contact Matt Yeager at (518) 449-2976 or matt@nyrehab.org.
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Publication on Mental Health and Older Adults
United Neighborhood Houses (UNH) has published an issue brief on geriatric mental health entitled A Changing Landscape: New Possibilities for Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults. The report highlights mental health problems among older adults and its consequences; barriers to receiving care; innovative approaches for providing mental health services; promising practices; and policy recommendations.
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Geriatric Mental Health Broadcast
On June 21, 2007, Michael presented on geriatric mental health during a public health broadcast series sponsored by The University at Albany, School of Public Health, Continuing Education, NYS Department of Health, NYS Association of County Health Officials, NYS Nurses Association, and the NYS Community Health Partnership.
The session is available for viewing online. It must be played with Real Player. You can download Real Player for free here.
There are also limited DVDs available of the broadcast. If you would like a DVD, contact Yusyin at yhsin@mhaofnyc.org or (212) 614-6356.
