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There’s still time to join us! In just a few days, we’ll sit down with clinical and operational leaders to explore how they’re putting Measurement-based Care (MBC) data to work across their organizations. Join us Thursday, Oct. 1 from 1-2 p.m. ET for “Beyond Outcomes: The ROI of MBC” to hear how behavioral health organizations are using MBC to demonstrate impact and strengthen their programs, from supporting grants and payor negotiations to improving client engagement and reducing early dropout. Whether you’re new to MBC or looking to demonstrate the value of your existing services, you’ll walk away with practical insights and real-world examples you can apply within your own organization.

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When working with children, behavioral and emotional concerns rarely occur in isolation from their relationships and broader family system. While individual therapy can provide important opportunities for healing and growth, engaging children within their family relationships can help address interactional patterns that may contribute to or maintain behavioral and emotional concerns. 

Join CTAC and the renowned Dr. Eliana Gil for a two-hour webinar on Family Play Therapy, an approach that integrates systems theory with attachment-focused play therapy to promote family cohesion, emotional connection, and more adaptive patterns of interaction.

In this webinar, participants will examine the role of family dynamics in children’s behavioral and emotional concerns and explore how to strengthen parent/caregiver-child attachment and interactions in ways that contribute to improved mental health outcomes. Participants will then be introduced to a range of practical, experiential family play therapy techniques designed to promote family cohesion and emotional connection. The webinar will also address how family play therapy can be adapted across clinical settings and cultural contexts, with particular attention to the ways play can facilitate communication and connection when trauma makes verbal communication challenging.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify foundational principles and benefits of family play therapy

• Explain how systems theory and play therapy complement one another in family-based practice

• Describe ways to observe and respond to family dynamics during play

• Explain how family play therapy can increase emotional connection in family systems

• Apply the concept of “shifting perspective” to support changes in family members’ behaviors and interactions

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MCTAC is excited to announce an upcoming  webinar on integrating AI in behavioral health settings. This webinar will be hosted in partnership with Doug Golub of Data Potato LLC. This webinar will focus on responsible use of AI in the behavioral health field. 

As access to AI expands and our understanding, use, and governance of it matures, we are moving beyond generative AI and large language models as tools primarily for creating and summarizing text. AI is becoming increasingly embedded in behavioral health workflows, EHRs, documentation, and decision support. Used thoughtfully, it can reduce administrative burden, surface timely insights, and let staff focus more on quality care.

Participants will explore practical uses of AI alongside the risks and responsibilities they introduce, including privacy and confidentiality, bias, documentation integrity, human oversight, professional judgment, and preserving the relationships and trust needed to provide effective supports that reflect what each person wants for their life.

 

Topic: Responsible AI in Practice: Where We Are and What’s Next

Presenter: Doug Golub, (Principal Consultant at Data Potato LLC) 

When: October 6th, 2026; 11am-12pm 

Audience: All Behavioral Health Providers

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Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=10&id=5848

Please join us on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 for the third in a series of sessions dedicated to addressing the implementation challenges presented by H.R. 1.The series serves as an opportunity for continuous quality improvement, fostering dialogue among government officials, consumer advocates, funders, health plans, and provider representatives. Together, we share the latest happenings on the ground, brainstorm promising strategies, and pinpoint problem areas, all with the shared objective of ensuring New Yorkers maintain their health coverage.With up to 1.5 million New Yorkers impacted by federal changes and potential coverage loss due to H.R. 1's new eligibility and community engagement mandates, we are eager to continue this productive and important dialogue.

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Burnout reflects depleted organizational capacity as much as individual exhaustion, and addressing it requires supporting both people and systems. In this webinar, you’ll explore the RESTORE Framework, a practical model for rebuilding capacity at both the individual and organizational levels. It’s an approach that moves beyond “doing more” to creating the conditions that support healthy professionals, ethical practice and high-quality care. Leading the discussion is Rhonda DiNovo, LMSW, MSW, ADC-IP, a clinical assistant professor in the College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina. DiNovo is also a MSW program coordinator for the university and coordinates their Graduate Drug and Addictions Studies Certificate Program. This webinar is offered through CEU Creations (a Triad company), and a continuing education credit is available. Triad is a National Council Gold Partner.

H.R.1 introduces significant Medicaid changes that restrict eligibility and add new administrative requirements to maintain coverage. To minimize disruptions to client care and reduce operational and financial strain, behavioral health organizations must start preparing now. Bowling Business Strategies, in partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, presents the H.R.1 Community of Practice (CoP). The CoP equips behavioral health organizations with the knowledge, tools and peer and expert insights needed to navigate more frequent eligibility redeterminations. This four-month CoP is offered at no cost and is designed to help providers understand, synthesize and apply upcoming redetermination changes. Participants will have access to 60-minute learning sessions and general resources on navigating H.R.1 redetermination changes.  Register for upcoming sessions: Aug. 18 at 12 p.m. ET, Prevent and Identify Sept. 15 at 12 p.m. ET, Intervene, Recover and Restabilize Oct. 13 at 12 p.m. ET, Measure and Sustain For additional information and resources about H.R.1, refer to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's H.R.1 Hub.

Ageism affects the physical health, mental well-being, and daily lives of older adults. In this session, we will define ageism and its forms, and unpack the myths that fuel it. We will examine how age bias shapes social determinants of health, including in mental health settings. We will reflect on our own biases and preconceptions, and explore practical, age-affirming approaches to working with older adults.

Participants will learn how to: 

• Describe how ageism correlates with adverse outcomes on social determinants of health

• Recognize the influence of social/cultural myths on our own relationships with aging

• Identify person-centered approaches to foster deeper empathy and connections with older adults

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February 25, 2026Topic: A Trauma Informed Approach to OB/GYN CarePresenter: Samantha Deans, MD, MPHModerator: Vanessa Tirone, Ph.D.
April 15, 2026Topic: Fertility and Mental HealthPresenters: Nicole Tchalim, MD and Vanessa Tirone, Ph.D.Moderator: Vanessa Tirone, Ph.D. 
June 17, 2026Topic: Opioid Use Disorder in the Perinatal Period: Screening and TreatmentPresenter: Seethalakshmi Ramanathan, MD, MPA
October 14, 2026Topic: Identifying and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence Among Perinatal IndividualsPresenter: Vanessa Tirone, Ph.D.
December 16, 2026 Topic: Substance Use Disorders in the Perinatal Period: Your Role in Screening, Support and Treatment Presenter: Seethalakshmi Ramanathan, MD, MPA

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Medicaid work requirements take effect nationwide on Jan. 1, 2027, and the rules will look different in every state.
What won’t be different is where the disruption lands: at the front desk, in the schedule, and in the gaps that open when a patient’s coverage becomes uncertain. 
The organizations that come through it best will be the ones that already know who’s at risk, how coverage information moves through their teams and what their numbers looked like before the change. 
Join us for a practical session with Mend, our newest Gold Partner, on care continuity in the months ahead. Together, we’ll: 
- Hear how one community behavioral health organization is preparing their teams, workflows and patients for January. 
- See how an AI operator (Mend Coordinate™) supports care continuity in practice, with real results on appointment confirmations, late cancellations and rebooking, and a look at where appointment risk and coverage risk meet. 
- Share a five-part, 90-day readiness check you can take back to your leadership team: Know, Map, Connect, Automate, Measure. You’ll rate your own organization’s plan and ownership on each. 
 
Register today and bring your questions! We’ll save time at the end for them, and you’ll leave with a worksheet to help put what you learned into action.

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Becoming a MHFA Instructor

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructors are changemakers who help strengthen their communities by teaching family, friends, coworkers and neighbors how to support individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. By becoming a MHFA Instructor, you can equip others with nationally recognized, evidence-based skills that change lives. Join us on Oct. 15, 2-3 p.m. ET to learn more about the MHFA Instructor role and the certification process.

Telehealth.org Office Hours with Jillian Blueford, PhD, LPC, NCC, CT, FT Telehealth.org Office Hours is a monthly, live Q&A series designed to give healthcare professionals direct access to leading subject matter experts in virtual care. Each session focuses on a specific clinical or practice topic, creating space for real-world questions, practical guidance, and deeper understanding. As part of Telehealth.org’s commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed education, this series extends learning beyond traditional courses by connecting you directly with experts and actionable insights you can use right away. This session will cover topics on:  Grief Therapy via Telehealth Political and Cultural Grief Counseling

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The CORE Learning Lab is an OMH funded initiative offered by the Center for Rehab and Recovery at InUnity Alliance to provide free training, mutual aid, and technical assistance to CORE Providers across New York State!

View the full CORE Learning Lab flyer for session information and registration links or use the links below.

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Peer Vs PSR

September 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Mutual Aid
October 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Intake Process and the ISP
November 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Mutual Aid
January 28, 2027
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Person-Centered Planning
February 22, 2027
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Golden Thread of Documentation
March 22, 2027
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Mutual Aid
April 19, 2027
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Partnering for Recovery
May 17, 2027
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Supervising for Success
June 21, 2027
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Thank you for your interest in the CORE Learning Lab. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at corelearninglab@iuany.org. 

Workforce Solutions Jam: H.R.1 and the Future of Behavioral Health — Beyond Burnout, Sustaining the Workforce Through H.R.1

Oct. 20, 1-2 p.m. ET

H.R.1 is bringing major changes to Medicaid, and behavioral health leaders need to be ready. Join us Oct. 20 for the final session in our four-part webinar series: H.R.1 and the Future of Behavioral Health: Beyond Burnout, Sustaining the Workforce Through H.R.1. We'll cover:

Strategies providers can use to manage burnout and moral distress amid rising documentation and eligibility-verification demands tied to H.R.1 Organizational practices, such as workload redesign and peer support, that offset the administrative load of H.R.1 while supporting financial sustainability How to build an organizational culture of wellbeing that strengthens retention and continued access to care as H.R.1’s Medicaid provisions continue to unfold

Featuring two experts from INCITE Consulting Solutions: Kara Guerriero, MPH, Founder & CEO, and Tony Zipple, SCD, MBA, Senior Consultant, Talent Optimization. This series is built for behavioral health providers, association leaders, and workforce stakeholders who need practical strategies to navigate what's ahead.

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H.R.1 will fundamentally alter the Medicaid landscape, bringing new requirements that could affect how millions of people maintain their coverage. Starting in 2027 in most states, many adults in the expansion population will have to satisfy and document community engagement requirements to keep their coverage. What can we learn from those mental health and substance use leaders in states that have already put similar requirements into practice? Find out during this month’s Policy Briefing Series webinar! Drawing on research and lessons from the field, our panel will explore what’s working, what challenges have emerged and how you can meet new requirements while helping eligible people avoid unnecessary coverage losses. Register today to better understand what’s ahead and how to prepare. For additional support, visit the National Council’s H.R.1 Resource Hub. National Council members receive complimentary access to this series as part of their membership. Non-members may register for $200 per session.

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Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to learn how H.R.1's new provider tax and state-directed payment (SDP) restrictions could affect Medicaid financing and behavioral health services in your state. Provider taxes and SDPs are critical sources of Medicaid financing in nearly every state. Recent H.R.1 provisions restrict states' ability to establish new provider taxes and alter existing provider tax structures, creating significant implications for Medicaid financing, state-directed payments, and the long-term sustainability of behavioral health services. During this webinar, our policy experts will: Explain the key H.R.1 provider tax and state-directed payments provisions and implementation timelines Discuss how changes to provider taxes and SDPs may affect Medicaid financing Highlight considerations for providers, state associations, and other stakeholders Answer your questions and provide resources for ongoing monitoring and advocacy Leave with a clear understanding of the new requirements, implementation timelines, and key considerations for providers and state associations as they assess the potential impact on Medicaid financing and behavioral health services. Register today to ensure you're prepared for these significant changes to Medicaid financing and what they could mean for behavioral health services in your state.

This training was developed by the NYS Justice Center for People with Special Needs to support the use of professional boundaries in the provision of care at provider agencies.  At the Justice Center, we recognize that professional boundaries play a crucial role in preventing abuse and neglect, as well as ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

This training will define professional boundaries and discuss a concept called the zone of helpfulness. This information should be used to consider case scenarios covering three types of boundaries: physical, interpersonal, and psychological. This training will culminate with a discussion of self-awareness and self-help, and finish by looking at tools and resources available from the Justice Center.

The Justice Center offers live training opportunities, as well as recorded, on-demand professional boundaries training. 

Upcoming Live Training

September 23, 9:30 AM - 12: 30 PM

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October 22, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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