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Log In Issues If you are an individual or organizational member experiencing difficulty with logging in or accessing the site, or if you are a non-member who wants to set a non-member profile, please go to the Log in Help article for further information. If you need help editing your profile, please go to Editing Individual and Organizational Profiles. This article contains information updated in November 2022, following some changes to the website structure. PODS - The Power of Dependable SoulsThe Power of Dependable Souls (PODS) intervention is a group program designed to increase community participation and meaningful social connections for adults experiencing mental health conditions. PODS focuses on developing the skills and resources needed to engage in sustainable, independent community participation while building collective efficacy among group members. The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion is seeking additional agencies interested in piloting this project! If you are interested in learning more, please contact Hannah at [email protected].
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5230 The Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services issued proposed rulemaking to amend 55 Pa.Code Chapter 5230 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services on July 9, 2022. The proposed amendment includes the addition of services for Youth and Young Adults, and addresses changes in the updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual that affect eligibility for services. The proposed amendment also addresses the availability of telehealth and services provided in the individual’s home, as well as updated requirements for staff credentials and clearances, quality management requirements, and reduced paperwork requirements related to obtaining the individual’s signature on service documents. To read the publication, go to: http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pabull?file=/secure/pabulletin/data/vol52/52-28/1008.htmlThe publication contains two sections: the Preamble, which explains the proposed changes and the rationale for making the proposed changes; and Annex A which is the regulation, and which shows all proposed deletions and additions. Within the Annex, bold items in brackets are deletions; bold items that are underlined are additions. The period for public comment on the proposed amendment to 55 Pa.Code Chapter 5230 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services closed on August 8, 2022. To view the list of public commentators and open and read their comments, go to: http://www.irrc.state.pa.us/regulations/fullList.cfm?ID=3358&typ=ppc At the close of the Public Comment period, OMHSAS will begin a review of all comments received and will prepare the “final form” of Chapter 5230. This is a lengthy process that culminates with a formal review by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission during a public hearing. Until then, this publication is a proposal and will not be enforced. Please continue to operate under Chapter 5230 as codified on May 11, 2013 PRA Update PRA has recently transitioned to a new management company, Meaningful Measurement, for Membership and Certification processes. We are already seeing hopeful signs of improvement. If you have unresolved issues with membership status or certification status, please go to the PRA UPDATE to read the message from PRA and find current contact information. If your last message to PRA requesting help was prior to March 2022, please contact them again to request assistance. PAPRS is very hopeful that you will now be able to get a resolution. Coming Soon
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What is Psychiatric Rehabilitation?Psychiatric Rehabilitation is a strengths-based community mental health service focused on helping an individual living with a mental illness to create the necessary positive changes in skills and resources that will lead to success and satisfaction in chosen roles within the Psychiatric Rehabilitation domains. Psychiatric Rehabilitation services are driven by the individual and based on personal preferences and choice. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation process is founded in hope and the belief that all individuals can utilize a recovery journey to enhance their own quality of life. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services are based upon a professional Code of Ethics developed by PRA.What are the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Domains?Living
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