Hurry! Registration is currently only $60.00 per person! That’s 13 contact hours and 1.3 CEUs for ONLY $60! Register today at www.pittcollaborative.org

Topics will range from substance abuse dis-orders, legal issues for patients, dealing with chronic pain, combating eating disorders, utilizing peer support specialists, integrating care, improving access to care, to overcom-ing barriers in treatment. The conference will close with a panel of family and consum-er representatives with perspectives from across the mental health spectrum. Attend-ees will have hands on workshops and lec-tures to discuss patient needs, patient care, and discussion on the state of the mental health system in NC.

This year’s event details:May 18th – 19th, 2016 | 8:00am Holiday Inn, Greenville (formerly the City Hotel and Bistro)203 Greenville Blvd, SW, Greenville, NC 27834

Cost: $60.00 per personLunch and snacks will be provided both days.

CEUs will be offered through East Carolina University: Office of Continuing Education. Conference brochures and online registra-tion can be found at www.pittcollaborative.org

Space is very limited, so reserve your seat as soon as possible. We look forward to see-ing you at this year’s conference!

For more information, contact the Pitt Collab-orative at pitt.mhsa@gmail.com.

MAY IS...MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

OLDER AMERICANS MONTHBORDERLINE PERSONALITY MONTH

May is Mental Health Month 2016

Since 1949, Mental Health America and affiliates across the country have led the ob-servance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the me-dia, local events and screenings. Please join in and spread the word that mental health is something everyone should care about. You can access a May is Mental Health Month toolkit and materials that aide in conducting awareness activities.

Older Americans Month 2016

May is a month of fresh beginnings. Perenni-als bloom once again, blazing a trail of bright color. May is also when we celebrate Older American’s Month (OAM), acknowledging the perennial contributions of older adults to our nation. The 2016 OAM theme is Blaze a Trail. The Administration for Community Living will use this opportunity to raise awareness about important issues facing older adults. We will also highlight the ways that older Amer-icans are advocating for themselves, their peers, and their communities.

Network NewsBrief

A Newsletter for All Things Network

IN THIS EDITIONUpdate from ContractsUpdate on Claims Status ReportsJoint Communication BulletinsSystem of Care 16/17 Provider Needs SurveyTraining and Conference OpportunitiesTenancy Supports/Transition Management Stakeholder Meeting

JULYPROVIDER MEETING

The July Provider meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m. The Agen-da and WebEx informaiton is coming soon.

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TRILLIUM PRESS RELEASES

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July NewsBrief 016 July 8, 2016

UPDATE FROM CONTRACTS

In accordance with the Provider Manual, Trillium Health Resourc-es will notify providers of any change in contract provisions at least 30 days in advance. When any provider’s contract is re-newed, or when a new contract is issued, the following language will be included in accordance with N.C.G.S 143-6A-4: The party contracting with Trillium Health Resources hereby certifies that (1) it is not on the Final Divestment List as created by the State Treasurer pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-6A-4 and (2) in the performance of its obligations herein, it shall not subcontract with an entity that is identified on the Final Divestment List.

If you have any questions, please contact Contracts Manager, Jason Rice at jason.rice@trilliumnc.org.

JOINT DMA/DMH/DD/SAS COMMUNICATION BULLETINS

Joint Com-munication Bulletins are formal com-munications used by the

DMH/DD/SAS and the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) to keep you informed as new developments occur.

Stay up to date with Joint DMA/DMH/DD/SAS Communication Bulletin. Read More

UPDATE ON CLAIMS STATUS REPORTS AVAILABLE IN PROVIDER DIRECT

The process that generates the Claims Status Reports has been changed and is now running in the evening. Therefore, the current sta-tus report will now be updated and dated with the previous day’s date instead of the current date. Reports will still be generated and drop to the File Repository daily. If you have any questions, please contact a Claims Specialist.

LEARN MORE ABOUT RFI, RFA, AND RFP OPPORTUNITIES AT TRILLIUM

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SYSTEM OF CARE - AN INVITATION TO ATTEND A MONTHLY SOC MEETING IN YOUR AREA

System of Care (SOC) is a coordinated network of community services and supports organized to meet the challenges of serving children with mental health issues and their families. Their goal is to build a partnership among the children, their families, mental health providers and community services to help the children and families achieve better outcomes.

Plan to attend a meeting in your area. View Meetings

TRAINING AND EVENTOPPORTUNITIES

2020 Child Vision ConferenceJuly 21 from 9:00-4:00Learn More

July Provider MeetingJuly 21 from 10:00-12:00

July System of Care MeetingsLearn More

Webinar - Multicultural Con-siderations in Screening and Diagnosis of ASD in ChildrenAugust 18 from 3:00-4:00Learn More

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TRILLIUM AND IFS FOR CRISIS CHAT

As a leader in the provision of behavioral health crisis services in Northeastern North Carolina, Integrated Family Services, PLLC has expanded our service array to include Crisis Chat for the Trillium coverage area. IFS to provides online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services to individuals within the Trillium Health Resources LME/MCO catchment area. All crisis chat specialists are trained in crisis intervention. Read More, View Poster, or Visit Web Page to Chat Live with IFS

2016/2017 PROVIDER NEEDS SURVEY

Help us Help you! By completing the attached survey you will help Trillium Health Resources meet your training needs.

This short 5 minute survey will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your training needs.

SURVEY LINK

TRILLIUM CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

GREENVILLE, NC—Trillium Health Resources marked its one year anniversary as eastern North Carolina’s managed care organization (MCO). Operations officially began under the Trillium name on July 1, 2015, following the consolidation of East Carolina Behavioral Health and Coastal Care. Trillium has continued to connect individuals and the families to the help they need when they need it.

As a public agency, Trillium does not earn profits. By managing Medicaid funding and services efficiently and locally, any savings can be reinvested in programs that improve the lives of people in our communities. Trillium recently released detailed information on the reinvestment plan for programs that benefit all individuals and families.

“Since July 1, 2015, we have not just continued our mission to connect individuals to the help they need when they need it, we have excelled in so many areas,” said CEO Leza Wainwright.

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Trillium Initiatives

If you have questions regarding this newsletter or the information con-tained, please contact:

Rebbecca Basden,Network Communications Specialist Coordinatorrebbecca.basden@trilliumnc.org1-866-998-2597

Greetings, These are exciting times for DMA. We are in the process of developing a new Medicaid State Plan Service, Tenancy Supports/Transition Manage-ment Services. Part of this process requires stakeholder participation, and we want to hear from you. We will be hosting two stakeholder meetings in the month of August to solicit community input. At these meetings you will get a chance to review the draft Medicaid policy as well as provide helpful feedback to the Department. Prior to the meetings we will send out an agenda and draft policy to the participants. There are a limited number of seats available for these meetings, RSVP is required to reserve your seat.

Please RSVP to both Kelsi Knick at Kelsi.knick@dhhs.nc.gov and Beverly Bell at Beverly.bell@dhhs.nc.gov with your name, agency/or-ganization, email address, phone number, and location preference.

If more than one person from your organization plans to attend we will need contact in-formation on each individual; however, please be cognizant of the room capacity.

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Trillium Health Resources

Direct Connect for Enrichment

Direct Connect for Recovery

Trillium NC

These are in person meetings only and a call in number will not be available. Stakeholder Meetings: Date: August 2, 2016 Time: 1:00-3:00Location: Dorothea Dix Hos-pital Campus, 801 Biggs Dr. Raleigh, 27603Brown Building, RM 104RM Capacity: 70 Dorothy Dix Campus Map

Date: August 17, 2016Time: 1:00-3:00Location: Triad Community Office, 4045 University Park-way, Winston Salem, 27106Board Room RM Capacity: 25 If you have questions please contact Kelsi Knick.

TENANCY SUPPORTS/TRANSITION MANAGEMENT STAKEHOLDER MEETING

TRANSFORMING LIVES AWARDS - UPDATE

It’s an exciting time for providers, community partners, and the individuals we serve! Nominations for the 2016 Transforming Lives Awards have been scored and the winners have been chosen. An official notification will soon go out to these outstanding individuals with an invitation to this years Banquet. Stay Tuned!

Two of the winners from 2015 went on to receive the 2015-2016 Programs of Excellence

Award presented by the NC Council of Community Programs.

Congratulations to Martin Enterprises and Port Human Services for their dedication towards Transforming the Lives of the individuals they serve.

View the 2015-16 Programs of Excellence brochure