Upcoming Public Forums in ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Hosted by DOHMH
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The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is hosting three forums to gather input to improve the behavioral health system. The forums are open to all members of the public and we hope to hear suggestions from a wide range of community stakeholders: consumers, people in recovery, youth, families, providers, peer advocates and peer specialists, advocates and others.Ìým Planning Forums Fall 2014 Ìý
Your participation is important to us!
Forum Dates:
- Monday, September 8: 2-5PM; NYC DOHMH, 2nd flr Auditorium, 125 Worth Street, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, NY 10013
- Wednesday, September 10: 3-6PM; Bronx Museum of Arts, 2nd Floor North Wing, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
- Monday, September 15: 3-6PM; Brooklyn Public Library, Dweck Auditorium, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Share your ideas on:
? How the Health Department can support ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ers’ behavioral health in workplaces, schools, health care and other settings.
? How the Health Department can help ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ers understand and successfully transition into Medicaid Managed Care and Health Homes for behavioral health services.
? How the Health Department can address disparities in mental health and substance use care, including how to better identify emerging needs, and engage and support residents in need of services.
To Participate:
? Call (347) 396-7989 to register.
? When registering, let the Health Department know if you want to make public comments in a language other than English. This information is needed at least two weeks prior to the event.
? Comments will be limited to five minutes and delivered on a first-come, first-served basis.
? Email your testimony to DMHForum@health.nyc.gov by the registration date. You may also provide a written copy at the forum.
? You must bring a photo ID to enter the forum.
More information can be found on the DOHMH .
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