RCPA has provided members a general update on the Pennsylvania 2026/27 budget. Further updates will be given at the next Government Affairs Committee meeting.

Life’sWork of Western PA has become an affiliate partner of Familylinks, Inc., effective July 1, 2026.

The RCPA Government Affairs Committee meeting that was originally scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, is being rescheduled to July 21, 2026.

The ‘Back to School’ Webinar Series is back! The information covered in the sessions will apply to staff and organizations providing services to school-age children.

Today, July 10, 2026, the PA Department of Human Services (DHS) released the next announcement for Rural Health Transformation Program funding.

Join RCPA Partner First Nonprofit for a 30-minute ‘briefinar’ that will help nonprofit organizations better understand unemployment and cost strategies.

OMHSAS has issued bulletin 26-05 to provide an overview of FBMHS training, including updates to standardized measures.

CODE PA is working with DHS to understand the experience of applying for and maintaining licenses and is seeking provider and organization input.

National Council is now accepting presentation proposals for NatCon 2027 and the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in New Orleans next April.

RCPA submitted public comments to the IRRC in regard to OCFY's proposed §3900, §3910, and §3920 Residential Services for Children and Youth regulations.

RCPA is requesting your consideration to make a donation to our PAC Silent Auction at the 2026 Conference.

Exclusive educational webinar from RCPA Partner Relias, Making Feedback Matter: A Practical Introduction to Relias XM

RCPA is proud to announce several webinars that will be free to members only

The Mental Health Safety Net (MHSN) Coalition sent a letter today, July 1, 2026, to the General Assembly in support of County-Based Mental Health funding.

RCPA continues to seek sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers for our Conference. Complete the brochure and promote your organization's purpose and possibilities!

OMHSAS's Mental Health Planning Council (MHPC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on Monday that the state will join a multi-state legal action against President Donald Trump.

The Pediatric Shift Care Academy is a free, two-day training program for nurses.

Dear Members, I’m pleased to announce the results of our Spring 2026 Board of Directors election and welcome our newly elected leaders. Our Board of Directors is composed of elected volunteers from the staff and community boards of member organizations across 10 regions of the U.S. Together, these leaders represent our membership and are committed to advancing excellence in mental health and substance use care. Eight of our 10 regions elected regional directors: Region 1: Karin Jeffers, president and CEO, Clinical & Support Options, Northampton, Massachusetts (re-elected to a second term) Region 2: Brandy Vandermark-Murray, president, Horizon Corporations, Getzville, New York (re-elected to a second term) Region 3: Stephen DaRe, president and CEO, Chimes International Limited, Baltimore, Maryland Region 5: Lisa Dominisse, CEO, Centerstone, Bloomington, Indiana (re-elected to a first full term) Region 6: Wayne Young, CEO, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Houston, Texas Region 8: Victoria Romero, CEO, San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group, Alamosa, Colorado Region 9: Ester Quilici, CEO, Vitality Unlimited, Elko, Nevada Region 10: Joan Miller, CEO, Washington Council for Behavioral Health, Seattle, Washington (re-elected to a second term) Three 100% association directors were elected: Vice Chair, Association Executives Committee: Melanie Brown-Woofter, President and CEO, Florida Behavioral Health Association, Tallahassee, Florida 100% Association Executives At-Large Representative: Richard Edley, President and CEO, Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 100% Association Executives At-Large Representative: Alysia Smith Knight, Executive Director, Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations, Franklin, Tennessee These regional directors and Association Executives Committee members will begin their terms on July 1, 2026. We also want to recognize the following individuals — who will complete their terms as regional directors on June 30, 2026 — for their invaluable service: Region 6: Lee Johnson, CEO, Texas Council of Community Centers, Austin, Texas Region 9: Camille Schraeder, CEO, Full Circle Health Network, Ukiah, California On behalf of the National Council, thank you to our outgoing board members for their contributions, and congratulations to our newly elected leaders. We look forward to working together to strengthen mental health and substance use care in communities across the country. Regards, Chuck Ingoglia President and CEO National Council for Mental Wellbeing

A federal judge temporarily blocked a portion of the ED's narrowed definition of “professional degree” that was set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

RCPA is excited to host a membership benefits webinar on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as an opportunity for members to orient themselves with all that RCPA membership includes.

The Cigna Group Foundation announced $3 million in grants to 22 nonprofits working to improve youth mental health and strengthen support systems across 10 states.

In the latest issue of Healing Magazine, KidsPeace examines ways to break down barriers to sharing insights and concerns related to mental health.

OLC released a memo seeking to undercut the integration mandate in the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. and in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The Mental Health Safety Net (MHSN) Coalition sent a letter today, June 18, 2026, to the General Assembly in support of County-funded community residential programs.

Relias Learning will host “Impact Leadership,” a webinar for leaders navigating workforce shortages, administrative burden, and constant change.

Message from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing:

OMHSAS has issued Bulletin OMHSAS-26-04 Requirements for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in OMHSAS-licensed Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics.

Registration is now open for RCPA's 2026 Conference Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities, which will be held September 29 – October 2 at the Hershey Lodge.