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M11: Lessons Learned From Early Systems Integration Grants: Wesley Spectrum Services<br />

Co-occurring Disorders Program<br />

Carolyn Baird, MBA, Med, CARN-AP, CCDP-D & Lorraine Shipley, MEd, LPN<br />

1.5 hours Focus: Systems Integration<br />

Description:<br />

Much learning has occurred through the implementation of the first MISA Grants in Pennsylvania. Now the<br />

Washington Wesley Spectrum Co-Occurring Disorders Program, this early “experiment” in integrated services<br />

has a thriving, growing adult COD program with a full spectrum of services; a new family component; an<br />

Adolescent IOP; and an in-house Case Manager. This presentation will examine the “growing pains” and<br />

discuss the lessons learned.<br />

Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:<br />

• Compare and contrast the requirements for mental health and substance use outpatient treatment<br />

programs;<br />

• Describe the barriers to be overcome in implementing integrated treatment programs;<br />

• Discuss the benefits of an integrated approach in treating individuals with co-occurring disorders;<br />

• Evaluate the need for integrated services in their own treatment area.<br />

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