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Requesting Agency:
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Department of Human Services "prior DPW"
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Commodity Specialist Reviewer:
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Sonya Schurtz
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Material or Service:
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Services: This statement of work is to cover the requirements of Department of Human Services (DHS)/ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) needs for a training class. The objective of this procurement is to offer an eight (8) hour Mental Health First Aid course to teach professionals and natural supports of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. ODP’s goal is to increase the ability of professionals and natural supports to identify the signs of mental health concerns earlier in the course of manifestation of symptoms. By facilitating a process of earlier recognition of mental health concerns, the likelihood of individuals receiving treatment earlier in the course of illness is increased. By decreasing delays in care, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be afforded the opportunity to receive treatment earlier and thereby avoiding preventable progression of symptoms. In addition to enhancing quality of life by preventing symptom escalation, early recognition and treatment will reduce the burden on the entire support systems by reducing crises. By potentially reducing the burden and costs of support in the community for addressing crisis situations, more individuals may be supported in the community.
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E-mail:
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sschurtz@pa.gov
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Proposed Supplier:
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Jen Bankard
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Request Type(s):
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Single Source (Professional Expert); Feasibility
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Description:
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Department of Human Services (DHS)/ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) needs for a training class. The objective of this procurement is to offer an eight (8) hour Mental Health First Aid course to teach professionals and natural supports of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses.
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Date Submitted:
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10/10/2017
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