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The article presents the call for proposals by the Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health (RTC). RTC will hold its 18th annual research conference, "A System of Care for Children's Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base," from March 6 to 9 in Tampa, Florida. RTC is accepting applications for presentations and is especially interested in proposals that address research and evaluation related to system transformation; federally supported initiatives. The center is also interested in projects representing strong partnerships with family members. Presentation formats include symposia, paper presentations, topical discussions and poster presentations.

The article reports on the group, Florida Partners in Crisis, which is calling for increased funding for mental health programs in Florida. It mentions that the group is asking legislators to renew the 2007 Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Act. The group proposes that the additional funds would improve community-based treatment through a matching grant program.

The article reports on the benefits of art therapy seen by Florida-based nonprofit behavioral health organization David Lawrence Center. It notes the grant funding that has allowed the organization to increase the number of therapy sessions and expose patients to multiple opportunities to express emotions through art. A definition of therapy from nonprofit organization American Art Therapy Association is also provided.

Reports on the privatization of South Florida State Hospital in Broward County, Florida. Occupation of coral-colored quarters in a village-like setting; Signs of the hospital's privatization.

The article reports on the services offered by behavioural health advocates, including Mental Health America (MHA), to families and victims of mass shooting at Pulse Orlando Night Club in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016. MHA executive director Paul Gionfriddo pointed terrorism and hate crimes to have no place in any modern society. It also notes the counseling services offered by MHA affiliate Mental Health Association of Central Florida (MHACF).

Reports on the partnership between ValueOptions' Tampa Regional Service Center with the Central Florida Behavioral Health Network to provide crisis support to victims of Hurricane Charley in Florida. Provision of toll-free hotline; Operation of a round-the-clock dispatch service; Offer of assistance to individual in emergencies.

Reports on the reaction of health providers on a Medicaid bill that would shift more services away from health maintenance organizations (HMO) in Florida. Services offered by HMO under the current arrangement; Deletion of the provision on the shifting of many services to HMO in the state Senate; Plan of advocates to lobby for the adoption of the Senate version.

Presents updates relevant to mental health services in the United States compiled for January 26, 2004. Expectations for reducing cases filed against nursing homes in New York state; Efforts by officials in Florida to reduce Medicaid fraud.

The article presents information about the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA), which seeks proposals for juvenile justice symposium. The CWLA will hold its 2005 Juvenile Justice National Symposium entitled Joining Forces for Better Outcomes, in June 13 in Miami, Florida. Organizers are seeking proposals focusing on juvenile justice and child welfare system integration and the connection between child maltreatment and juvenile delinquency.