NJAMHAA-2022 spring-conference-program book

DETAILED AGENDA Tuesday, April 05, 2022 W orkshop G Changing Crisis Response: Community Based Crisis Services Latosha Bourdeau, MSW, LCSW D irector of I nternal O perations , L egacy T reatment S ervices Joseph Haber, MA, MSW, LSW V ice P resident of E mergency S ervices , L egacy T reatment S ervices Samantha Kunz, MA, LPC D ivision D irector of A dult S ervices , L egacy T reatment S ervices C ourse D escription : Crisis Stabilization Services are a key component to the system of care. They are utilized to work with individuals in acute crisis who often have severe mental health challenges. Currently, most crisis stabiliza- tion services are provided in hospital-based settings. This results in not only a higher cost for service delivery, but also often undue trauma for individuals and unnecessary interactions with law enforcement. Community-based crisis centers provide on-site crisis stabilization and intervention and can reduce some of the negative outcomes of the current hospital-based model that is frequently utilized. Community- based crisis services are able to reduce hospitalization rates by divert- ing individuals who do not require hospitalization and enable the individuals to receive crisis stabilization services in the least restrictive environments. This course is designed to provide an overview of com- munity-based crisis services and review Legacy Treatment Services’ transition from a hospital-based model to a community-based model. The session will include how to define elements of a mobile crisis response system and how to measure a crisis system’s effectiveness. It will also discuss barriers to implementing a community-based model and highlight key components needed to effectively deliver crisis services under a community-based model. The training is intended for all individuals who work with behavioral health, substance use and individuals in crisis as individuals may find themselves in crisis, regardless of their environments or situations. L earning O bjectives : At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: • Define the elements of a mobile crisis response system. • Measure the effectiveness of a crisis response system. • Identify the barriers to implementing a crisis response system in a particular community and identify the key elements of an effec- tive system. T arget A udience : Social workers, counselors, management C ontent L evels : Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced N umber and T ype of C redits : 1 CE – General Social Work Practice or 1 NAADAC credit or 1 APA credit W orkshop H Integrating Care for Mental Health, Substance Use, and Physical Health through Certified Recovery Support Specialists Brandis Childs, LCSW D irector of M ental H ealth and C ommunity S ervices M aryville A ddiction T reatment C enter C ourse D escription : Co-morbidities in the areas of mental health, substance use, and chronic medical health issues are significant among adults with low incomes. A study that examined two years of National Survey on Drug Use and Health data found that 52% of adults had at least one of these health conditions—a mental health disorder, substance use disorder, or chronic medical condition—with 6.4% of individuals reporting both a mental illness and chronic medical conditions; 2.2% reporting a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder or dependence; 1.5% reporting substance abuse/dependence and chronic medical conditions; and 1.2% (2.2 million people) reporting all three health issues. This session will share evidence of the effectiveness of peer recovery support services, and demonstrate ways in which Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) can be utilized to increase health outcomes among adults with low incomes and comorbidities through in-community services and follow-up contacts. Presentation content will include peers in integrated roles and peer recovery service de- livery in various settings, as well as the need for collaboration across healthcare fields, community-based organizations, educational insti- tutions, and state and county governments. The presenter will discuss Maryville’s specific peer recovery support initiatives resulting from collaborative efforts with entities including but not limited to Rowan and Rutgers Universities, Rowan School of Medicine, Camden and Burlington Counties, Camden Area Health Education Center and its Syringe Access Program, Volunteers of America and Joseph’s House, homeless shelters, health providers and health educators. L earning O bjectives : At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: • Analyze potential benefits of incorporating peer recovery specialists (or expanded peer roles) into their organizations’ teams. • Examine opportunities for community collaboration to improve health outcomes for individuals with low incomes and co- morbidities. • Utilize research data, community initiative examples, and pro- gram outcomes for community discussions. T arget A udience : Social workers, counselors, management C ontent L evels : Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced N umber and T ype of C redits : 1 CE – General Social Work Practice or 1 NAADAC credit or 1 APA credit Sponsored by: Sponsored by: 18