Registration Coming Soon for ​​​​​​​RCPA's 2026 Conference!

RCPA wishes to take this opportunity to thank those who attended the H.R.1 Medicaid Summit that was held last month. The summit provided an opportunity for the more than 350 participants to learn about the pending changes in Federal Medicaid as well as its implications in Pennsylvania and those who advocate and provide services for this vulnerable population. RCPA would also like to thank our panelists for their commitment to engaging with our members in ensuring collaboration and partnership throughout the implementation. This summit served to represent one of the many facets of advocacy and support for our members across our divisions and RCPA’s advocacy efforts on the H.R.1 Medicaid impacts. Available now are the presentations from both the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and from Leesa Allen, RCPA Medicaid Consultant . We will also be releasing the RCPA H.R.1 Medicaid Resource Handbook in the near future, which will provide an overview of policy and practice implementation at both the Federal and State levels, a Medicaid FAQ, and recent updates on developing areas, such as the State Directive Payments and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse standards. RCPA will continue to communicate to members regarding H.R.1 Medicaid updates and events, including a Medicaid Summit at the RCPA Conference. Visit the RCPA website for details regarding our conference, and note that we plan to share the registration brochure within the coming weeks. If you have additional questions regarding the RCPA Medicaid Handbook, please forward them to RCPA Policy Specialist Emma Sharp .

Exploring the Use of Biographical Timelines and EMDR to Better Support Individuals With Complex Needs Date and Time: June 18, 2026 10:00 am – 2:30 pm What is the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series? The Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series, which offers presentations focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) and mental health needs. The selected presenters share their expertise on best and promising practices as well as provide general knowledge. Session topics, which focus on increasing capacity to serve individuals with dual diagnosis in the community, are chosen based on identified needs and with input from the field of professional stakeholders. The invited audience of all professional stakeholders, including direct and clinical supporters for individuals with ID/A, are encouraged to attend. Registration is required and at no charge to attendees. Four (4) hours of training credit and a certificate of achievement are provided. Session Description Despite all the advances we have made in supporting people with dual diagnoses, we still struggle to support many people with complex needs. In this seminar, we will look at ways to delve into a person’s biography to explore the hidden impact of life events, from the cellular level to the whole person, in order to meet the person’s needs more fully and to raise the level of compassion toward the person, better enabling supporters to “hang in there” longer and be more creative and supportive in their daily interactions. In the second part of the training, we will explore EMDR as a trauma therapy of choice, in conjunction with a multidimensional, holistic approach. Register for the event here . View the flyer for more details, including a full agenda.