Welcome to the new MH/MR PAAP Web site! The recent refreshed site will continue to have stores of information for members and increased opportunities for interaction. It is a long time coming, but the wait will be worth it over time once we get things settled into place.

Recently some of our members were recognized. At the COMCARE Delegate's Meeting held November 24th following the CCAP Fall Conference, COMCARE held the first HealthChoices Awards. The COMCARE Board of Directors began the awards to recognize the experience, dedication and creativity of those working in HealthChoices.

Here are the awards given to MH/MR PAAP members:

The County Behavioral Health Collaboration Award Awarded to Carmine Scotece, Human Services Director, Butler County

The Excellence in Quality Award Awarded to Delaware County HealthChoices Quality Improvement Program

The Model Program Award Awarded to Adams Hanover Counseling Services, Integrated Health Program

There is more to celebrate! Kathy Sykes, Philadelphia’s Director of Mental Retardation received the PAR Community Leader Award. This award honors a local community leader who has demonstrated an outstanding dedication to the support of individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families; a public servant whose accomplishments have led to increased opportunities for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to pursue educational, employment, independent living and community participation opportunities.