Jim Sharp • May 7, 2026

Crisis Services Update: OMHSAS Regulatory Listening Session

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Jim Sharp

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May 7, 2026

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The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) will be hosting an hour-long virtual listening session on the 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5250 Crisis Licensing Regulations. The listening session is intended to provide an overview of selected updates currently being advanced and to gather provider perspectives on those specific areas.



The listening session will be offered on two different dates. Please mark your calendars for one of the following:

  • Session 1: Tuesday, June 9 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Session 2: Monday, June 15 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm


Additional details, including registration information, will be coming soon.

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