Advisory Committee Handbook

Section 1 – Advisory Committees Member Contact Information

1.1 – Adult Committee Members List
1.2 – Children’s Committee Members List
1.3 – Older Adult Committee Members List
1.4 – Youth Sub-Committee Members List

Section 2 – OMHSAS Objectives

2.1 – Mission, Vision and Principles
2.2 – 2007-2010 Objectives

Section 3 – Advisory Structure Overview

Section 4 – Advisory Committees WorkGroups

Section 5 – Advisory Structure Protocol

Section 6 – OMHSAS Organizational Information

6.1 – Executive Staff Contact Information
6.2 – OMHSAS Organization Chart

Section 7 – OMHSAS General Information

7.1 – Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs
7.2 – Mental Health Acts
7.3 – Division of Hospital Operations
7.4 – OMHSAS State Mental Health Facilities and Service Areas
7.5 – Mental Health Funding Sources
7.6 – HealthChoices Overview
7.7 – County Responsibility by Field Office
7.8 – PA State Budget Process
7.9 – OMHSAS Cultural Competency
7.10 – Understanding Regulations, Bulletins and Policy Clarifications
7.11 – DPW Regulatory Promulgation Process
7.12 – County Mental Health Plan Guidelines
7.13 – Community Mental Health Services Block Grant

Section 8 – Common Acronyms and Abbreviations

Section 9 – Reimbursement Process

Section 10 – Children’s Advisory Committee Information

10.1 — CASSP Coordinators List
10.2 — Integrated Children's Services Plan Bulletin