DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership (PMHP)
About
In partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the Public Mental Health Partnership at UCLA aims to realize a vision for excellence in care for vulnerable populations that incorporates typically marginalized perspectives and builds capacity to foster health equity.
The PMHP focuses training and technical assistance resources on two DMH programs, Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) and Full Service Partnerships (FSP) serving individuals 18 years and over. Both programs serve individuals with serious mental illness and both address the challenges of chronic homelessness.
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FSP Foundations
FSP Foundations is a learning pathway designed for a range of service providers (e.g., case managers, mental health clinicians, nurse practitioners, housing specialists, peer providers, and substance use specialists among others) providing client care in Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs. It is ideal for both new staff and seasoned mental health providers to support them in grounding their work in evidence-based practices and strengthening skills to work with clients with severe mental illness, including those with challenges related to substance use, housing instability, and frequent hospitalizations.
Milestones are listed in a suggested sequence, however they can be completed in any order. There is no time limit on completing this pathway and trainings are organized by seasons. There are opportunities to attend live trainings each season, as well as asynchronous learning options to best fit your schedule. As you complete each training, please note that you will also need to complete the evaluation for each training in order to receive the certificate for FSP Foundations. For more questions/information about this pathway, please review our FAQ.
FSP Foundations is based on four pillars of knowledge and skill development, which inform the Public Mental Health Partnership (PMHP) training strategy. These include:
- Recovery-Oriented Care
- Trauma Informed Care
- Harm Reduction
- Systems-Oriented Care
This pathway provides a suggested guideline for engagement in trainings covering these core topics. It also provides a variety of special topic training opportunities that align with each of the four pillars.
Any issues or questions about navigating the FSP Foundations pathway? Please email us at pmhp@mednet.ucla.edu
Learning Communities
Join our learning communities below, where you can connect with peers, ask questions, and provide advice.
FSP Foundations Learning Community
The FSP Foundations Learning Community is a resource and discussion page dedicated to those enrolled in the FSP Foundations Learning Pathway.
FSP Psychiatrist/Nurse Practitioner Learning Community
A Learning Community for psychiatrists and nurse practitioners working on multidisciplinary teams to serve individuals with severe mental illness in Los Angeles County.
FSP Supervisor Learning Community
The FSP Supervisor Learning Community is an add-on resource to the weekly FSP Supervisor Learning Exchange hosted by the UCLA + DMH Public Mental Health Partnership. This space is for participants to connect with other FSP supervisors between meetings, find resources shared by PMHP, and post information helpful to other supervisors.
Los Angeles County Field-Based Case Manager Learning Community
The LA County Field-Based Case Manager Learning Community is a resource and discussion page dedicated to those providing case management services, and complements its biweekly virtual learning exchange.
Training Calendar
Check out our calendar below for upcoming trainings!
Recent Trainings
Training Series
Topics
Team
Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD
Danielle Cameron, ACSW, MSW
Julie Cohen, LMFT
Lisa Davis, PhD, LCSW
Danielle Farmer, MSEd, LCSW
Larry Fernandez, LCSW, MSW
David Haynik, LCSW
Jean Lundquist, LCSW
Elizabeth Mackey, LMSW
Hanna Mark, PhD
Stephanie Moon, OTD, OTR/L
Chelsea Simms, LCSW, MSW
