California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Division POTR-MH-26005309

ICAN Associates provides grief and loss training to California Dept. of Health Care Services Mental Health clinicians

The California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Division purchased training services for its Department of Mental Health (DMH) employees from ICAN ASSOCIATES. The purchase is for the 20th Annual ICAN Grief and Loss Conference, providing 30 slots for mental health clinicians at a rate of $120 per registrant, with DMH paying $90 per employee. The training aims to aid families recovering from traumatic death or loss, respond sensitively to grief, implement age-appropriate trauma support techniques, and assist with accessing supportive services for children. The event will be held on or after March 25th, 2026, at the California Endowment in Los Angeles, CA. Materials for training will be furnished by ICAN Associates. The total contribution by DMH is up to $2,700 for the 30 registered employees. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the Accounts Payable Team at APSVPUInquiries@dmh.lacounty.gov referencing the PO number.

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20th Annual ICAN Grief and Loss Conference ICAN Associates will provide Department of Mental Health (DMH's) employees the rate of $120 per registrant. This will cover 30 slots with Department of Mental Health paying $90/employee and employees paying the remaining $30 towards their registrations. The total Department of Mental Health contribution will be up to $2700. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Provide aid to families recovering from a traumatic death or loss 2. Respond in a culturally sensitive manner to grief and loss 3. Implement age-appropriate techniques and interventions to support trauma affected children. 4. Explain the types of support assistance youth require for unresolved grief, loss and trauma 5. Assist families and caregivers with accessing meaningful supportive services (including mental health) to assist children who are coping with traumatic grief DELIVERABLES: The Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN) and ICAN Associates will host the 20th Annual Childhood Grief and Traumatic Loss. Participants will have a choice on which trainings they can attend. Date(s): On or after March 25th, 2026 Materials: All copies of training materials are to be furnished by the vendor. Length: Training will be scheduled from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Participants: 30 DMH mental health clinicians, such as psychologists, social workers, MFTs, nurses, case managers and peer specialists. LOCATION: California Endowment 1000 N. Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 SEE ATTACHED QUOTE, STATEMENT OF WORK, AND CHECKLIST ------------------------------ *** Invoices must be submitted electronically to our Accounts Payable Team via e-mail at APSVPUInquiries@dmh.lacounty.gov. Submitted Invoices must represent only the items that have been delivered. Each invoice must be submitted individually along with any related attachments. Note: Please ensure that the PO# including the prefix letters are on each invoice. ***