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NACBHDD’s Legislative and Policy Conference CMHS/SAMHSA UPDATE A. Kathryn Power Director, CMHS

NACBHDD’s Legislative and Policy Conference CMHS/SAMHSA UPDATE A. Kathryn Power Director, CMHS. 2/28/08 Washington, DC. CMHS At A Glance. Mental Health/Mental Illness Public Health Approach Recovery: Promotion/Prevention/Treatment/Supports/Services

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NACBHDD’s Legislative and Policy Conference CMHS/SAMHSA UPDATE A. Kathryn Power Director, CMHS

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  1. NACBHDD’s Legislative and Policy ConferenceCMHS/SAMHSA UPDATEA. Kathryn PowerDirector, CMHS 2/28/08 Washington, DC

  2. CMHS At A Glance • Mental Health/Mental Illness • Public Health Approach • Recovery: Promotion/Prevention/Treatment/Supports/Services • Sentinel Reports: Surgeon General (science), New Freedom Commission (policy), Institute of Medicine (service) • Transformation • CMHS Programs: Formula and Discretionary • Key Partnerships: Consumer & Families, States, Tribes, Federal Partners, Professional Organizations and the Private Sector

  3. Legislation and Policy Issues • Re-authorization • 1-800-Suicide/VA Suicide Line • Community Psychiatry/Leadership

  4. Program Issues • ’09 Budget • Transformation Transfer Initiative (TTI) • TRAC • Returning Vets • Wellness/10 by 10 • Programs in brief • Project Launch

  5. CMHS Activities • March ’08 SAMHSA will hold a National Summit to discuss ways to promote the well-being of Arab American and American Muslim youth • April ’08 CDC Division of Adult and Community Health Expert Panel • May ’08 Smoking Cessation Leadership Meeting • May ’08 Voice Awards • Aug ’08 Returning Vets Conference

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