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New Resource: What Are “Katie A. Services” and Why Are They …

By Annabelle Gardner, Director of Communications The consequences of untreated mental illness are in the news–a lot. Families and whole communities have been and continue to be torn apart because people with serious mental health needs aren’t getting adequate treatment. Hospitalizations for psychiatric disorders are spiking, especially for youth, and there aren’t enough hospital beds …

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In Plain English-EPSDT

WebAs a result, advocates across the country must work hard to protect young people’s entitlement to mental health care under the EPSDT program. Young Minds Advocacy …

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DHCS Affirms that ‘Katie A.’ Services Aren’t Just for Foster Youth

WebIn May, Young Minds Advocacy wrote to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requesting action to end the prohibition on providing intensive …

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Improving Access to Community-Based Care

WebTraditionally, treatment options for youth with mental health needs were limited to low-intensity services, such as medication management and psychotherapy, or …

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Katie A. Medi-Cal Manual and Practice Guide Released

WebOn Friday, March 1, 2013, the California Departments of Social Services and Health Care Services jointly released two documents relating to Katie A v. Bonta, a …

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California Prepares for Implementation of New Intensive Medi-Cal …

WebStatewide Rollout of Therapeutic Foster Care Will Complete the Third and Final Service Component of the Longstanding Katie A. Reform Lawsuit California took its …

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FULFILLING MEDI-CAL’S PROMISE

WebThe health and safety of youth with serious mental health needs must be treated as an absolute priority. Here’s why: KATIE’S STORY: With her mother homeless and father …

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‘Cultural Competency,’ More than Just Buzzwords

WebBlack youth visited a mental health specialist about 280 fewer visits per thousand; Hispanics had 244 fewer visits per thousand. Researchers believe a few …

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Fulfilling Medi-Cal's Promise

WebProviding intensive mental health treatment to youth when needed ensures that young people are developing the social and emotional skills they need to be positive members …

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Pathways to Mental Health Services CORE PRACTICE MODEL …

Webhealth service delivery will be developed and made available through the Statewide Training and Education Committee and other training and technical assistance resources and …

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BREAKING NEWS: Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Approved as …

WebA critical intensive mental health service will soon be available to foster youth in California! Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) is a specialized community-based treatment …

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FULFILLING MEDI-CAL’S PROMISE

WebMental health is a critical issue for today’s youth. Adolescents and young adults are 3-4 times more likely to experience a mental illness than any other health condition, including …

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Rebellious Communication and Radical Vulnerability: The new …

WebIf you want to understand us, listen to what we are not allowed to say. This mantra on “rebellious”(()) communication, inspired by Filipino political prisoners decrying …

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Social Media + Mental Illness: The Good and The Bad

WebSocial media backfired on me, but it also gave me my life back by Susan Page, Guest Blogger There once was a time in my life when I felt like I could connect …

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Weekly Mashup Special Edition: Infographics We Love!

WebYMAP is launching The Weekly Mashup: Special Edition series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Each Friday for the month of May, we’ll be highlighting …

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State of California Health and Human Services Agency

WebThe first of these reports is due on October 18, 2013, and includes information about services delivered May 15, 2013 through August 31, 2013. Enclosures 1 and 2 provide …

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State of California-Health and Human Services Agency HCS

WebThe purpose of this ACIN and MHSUDS Information Notice is to provide counties, mental health plans (MHPs), child welfare depatments (CWDs), and providers with information …

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