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FEBRUARY 27, 2025 – 1:00 – 1:30 P.M. EST

I/DD Perspectives: Identifying the Meaning Behind Behaviors

  • Adverse behaviors can be challenging when supporting people with IDD, and the cause is not always clear. Join Dr. Craig Escudé with his guest, Ley Linder, for a discussion about some of the common reasons for aggressive and challenging behavior and how supporters can help to identify and address them.

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9145058665346008408

Link to RECORDING of IDD Perspectives: Top Dental Concerns Webinar

Future Topics in I/DD Perspectives Webinar Series

I/DD Perspectives: Preparing for a Clinician Visit APRIL REGISTER HERE

I/DD Perspectives: Addressing Challenges in PCS Delivery MAY REGISTER HERE

I/DD Perspectives: Top Medication Concerns JULY 10th, 1PM EST

I/DD Perspectives: Top Concerns as People with IDD Age AUG

I/DD Perspectives: Top Reasons People Don’t Eat OCT

I/DD Insights: Top Reasons People Don’t “Act Right” NOV

I/DD Perspectives: Top ways to Reduce Supporter Burnout DEC 18th 1PM EST

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    Temporary Flexibilities in Place for Medicaid Beneficiaries Due to Hurricane Helene Devastation | NCDHHS

    Donate to Help Western NC – Hurricane Helene Relief

    State and Federal Assistance

    NC Department of Public Safety Hurricane Helene Resources

    FEMA applications now open for disaster relief

    Donations to relief efforts:

    American Red Cross

    United Way NC

    North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

    Local On the Ground Efforts

    Compiled by Blue Ridge Radio; please visit this list of local Western North Carolina organizations accepting donations. (Thank you NC Providers Council for sharing!)

    NC DHHS Information

    Deadline October 24th:  Food Assistance Available for Individuals and Families Impacted by Hurricane Helene!

    D-SNAP is a food assistance card available for many individuals and families impacted by the hurricane.  It is available to people who may not qualify for other benefits.  You can apply by calling the D-SNAP Call Center at 1-844-453-1117 up through October 24th.  You can also apply in person.  Find out more information about how and where to apply here.

    Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) helps people during a disaster that do not have health insurance get prescription drugs, vaccinations, medical supplies, and medical equipment free of charge.

    How Do I Sign Up?

    •            Contact the EPAP Enrollment Hotline at 855-793-7470 (TTY 800-876-1089)

    How Can I Find an EPAP Pharmacy? LINK

    Call 911 for emergency assistance

    Call 211 for local resources

    For those seeking immediate shelter, ReadyNC.gov lists open shelters  Specific resource requests should be directed to county emergency management agencies

    Individuals residing in counties affected by the disaster can apply for assistance with FEMA by visiting disasterassistance.gov or calling 1-800-621-3362

    Resources for Resilience is providing free daily Listening Circles for all Western North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. These Listening Circles are an opportunity for community members to connect, lean on one another, and highlight what is getting them through this difficult time.

    Visit the NCDHHS Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources website for current information.

    Visit the North Carolina Department of Public Safety website for Hurricane Helene storm information and resources.

    The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received approval to implement the first phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in 25 western NC counties and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee households who reside in the 28719 zip code.

    Southern Coalition for Social Justice has set up a hotline for anyone concerned about someone in jail / prison in WNC 919 931-0367 or or email scsjcrisisresponse@gmail.com

    Financial Support Available for Providers – Impacted by Hurricane Helene

    NCDHHS is committed to supporting the communities impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene by ensuring that our providers receive payment for services provided to our Tailored Plans (LME-MCOs) and Standard Plans members in those affected areas.

    The following financial supports may be available to providers, even if they are unable to submit claims or perform services.

    •            Hardship Advances: All Tailored Plans (LME-MCOs), Standard Plans and NC Medicaid Direct have processes to make hardship advances for providers unable to meet financial obligations.

    •            Stabilization Payments: The Tailored Plans (LME-MCOs) and Standard Plans have the flexibility to make stabilization payments to support provider sustainability and beneficiary access.

    •            Retainer Payments: NC Medicaid is seeking authority to make retainer payments for 1915(c) waiver services to support certain Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) providers with maintaining staff and capacity, even if service delivery is temporarily interrupted.

    Providers in need of financial supports should work directly with the Tailored Plans (LME-MCOs) and Standard Plans plans to learn what supports each plan is offering and their associated processes. Information on the flexibilities in place for Hurricane Helene can be found on the NC Medicaid Bulletins webpage .

    Visit the DMH/DD/SUS Weathering the Storm webpage for information and resources for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene. Updates are added as the recovery continues.

    RESOURCES AND FLEXIBILITIES (10/8)  

    New Nursing Orders: 

    ·         SWSO for Nursing Administration of Epinephrine 16.5 to 33 lbs

    ·         SWSO for Nursing Administration of Epinephrine 33 to 66 lbs

    ·         SWSO for Nursing Administration of Epinephrine 66 lbs or more

    Updates/Stats   

    • 3 mass feeding sites (Buncombe, McDowell, and Watauga counties) continue delivering meals to approximately 45 mobile sites across 13 counties. Over 20,000 hot meals are served each day through efforts of the Mass Feeding Task Force. It is estimated that over 360,000 meals have been provided to impacted communities through the combined feeding efforts of partners and self-deployed feeding sites.
    • Delivered over 3882 tons of commodities to affected areas, 769,565 bottles of water moved, 451 pallets of food moved

    Ways to online to support Hurricane Helene disaster relief

    The Disability and Disaster Hotline: If the storm has impacted you or someone you care for with intellectual and developmental disabilities, resources are available to support you. The Disability and Disaster Hotline, operated by The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, offers critical help for those in need. If you need assistance, please call or text 800-626-4959 or email hotline@disasterstrategies.org. This hotline provides valuable information, referrals, and guidance for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the organizations supporting them. Whether you need technical assistance or immediate resources for disaster-related needs, support is just a call or text away. (Thank you Community Bridges for sharing this information)

    Housing

    WNC Recovery Resource Database is now available from NC Housing Coalition. They have created a centralized and collaborative database with information about assistance and resources for WNC.

    Food Stamp Replacement Information

    https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/hurricane-helene-recovery-resources

    https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/food-and-nutrition-services-food-stamps/fns-food-stamps-replacementsupplement-request-form

    Mental Health Resources – NC DHHS

    If you have been impacted by the storm and need someone to talk to, call or text the Disaster Distress
    Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or the Disability and Disaster Hotline at 800-626-4959.

    988 Help with mental health is also available to anyone, anytime – in English or
    Spanish – through a call, text or chat to 988. It is free and confidential.


    Counseling Mental health and substance use professionals are available and meeting with
    patients in shelters.


    Opioid treatment – Opioid treatment is available at emergency departments. Call 911 if you are
    experiencing an emergency. You may also visit Opioid Treatment Programs in
    your area. Find a real-time map with location, contact information and hours
    of operation at thecentralregistry.com/map/.


    Medication With some exceptions, pharmacists are allowed to dispense a one-time
    emergency supply of up to 90 days when they are unable to contact
    the medical provider, and a one-time emergency refill of up to a 30-day
    supply of the prescribed medication.

    Please visit ncbop.org/emergency operatingpharmacieshelene.html to locate a pharmacy.

    Upcoming Events

    i2i Winter Conference, December 10-12, 2024 (Special Training Event 12/9), Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC

    Webinars

    May 2, 12:00 noon p.m. ET, The Complexities of Managing D-SNP , hosted by Zeomega

    LIST YOUR EVENT HERE! EMAIL JEAN@I2ICENTER.ORG

    Resources

    i2i Presentation on Competitive Integrated Employment @ NC TIDES, April 2024

    NC DHHS Launches Community Partner Engagement Plan to Improve Health Outcomes WEBPAGE

    i2i and NC DHHS School Mental Health Initiative Webinar, March 15, 2023

    RECORDING and PRESENTATION

    This webinar covers how NC’s System of Care is a resource and strategy to support children and families with emerging mental health needs. Strengthen your school and community’s collaborative efforts in prevention and early intervention to maximize children’s learning. TARGET AUDIENCE: SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, LOCAL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, SCHOOL RESOURCE PERSONNEL, TEACHERS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.

    i2i Center White Paper on Defining the Value of Care Management for Consumers, Families and Individuals with Lived Experience in North Carolina: A Collaborative Approach.

    Consumer-Care Manager Engagement Sheet

    National Videos on i2i’s Value of Care Collaborative

    National Core Indicators®- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI®-IDD), a collaboration between the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) and the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI), today released the 2020 Staff Stability Report and COVID-Supplement. 

    i2i Presentation at Peer Advocacy Training – Empowering Our Voices! – Advocacy on Legislation

    i2i Presentation at Peer Advocacy Training – Empowering Our Voices! – Advocacy through Collaboration,

    i2i Glossary of Term for MH/IDD/SUD Public System

    Division of MH/DD/SAS Frequently Used Acronyms

    i2i Presentation at Prevent Child Abuse – Advocacy 201:  Advocacy, Collaboration and Coalition Building

    i2i Advocacy 101 Training Power Points

    White Paper on Building Resiliency

    i2i Presentation on Medicaid Transformation and Integrated Care for Individuals with I/DD, February 18, 2021 Power Points

    Medicaid Managed Care Provider Update Page – NC DHHS – Update to Provider Directory, Key Dates of Transformation, Contracting Information, Provider Playbook Updates, Upcoming Webinars and more.

    Provider Staff Best Practice Hiring Tips

    Creating a Recruitment Funnel

    Webinar Recordings

    NACBHDD and Optum held a webinar entitled Portraits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in Behavioral Health Nationwide on February 17th from 3 pm-4:30 pm ET.  A recording can be accessed here with the passcode: x8pU*Q8^

    NACBHDD and the College for Behavioral Health held a webinar entitled “A Year Ahead in Behavioral Health Policy” on February 24th from 1 pm ET-2:30 pm ET.  You can view a recording here. 

    Webinar Recording: Unlocking your Organization’s Value: Data is the Key

    Peer Advocacy Training – Empowering Our Voice – Training, January 20, 2022

    I’m IN: Community Inclusion Webinar – Moving from the Margins, Creating Community

    I’m IN: Reimagining Community: Supporting Meaningful Participation of People with Mental Illness (and All of Us) Now!

    I’m IN: Adapting Community Inclusion to Circumstances of 2020