COSIG CONFERENCE BROCHURE.pdf - Drexel University College ...

COSIG Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Hershey PA, May 15-17, 2006
Type Discharge - January 2002 to March 2006
What has worked for the
MISA Pilot Program?
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24%
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to Maximum External Factors
Successful Unsuccessful Prior
Benefit
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Transfer
1. Having a psychiatrist readily
accessible who is knowledgeable in
the areas of both substance abuse
and mental health.
2. Dealing with the substance abuse
and mental health issues at the
same treatment program.
3. Staff training for MISA
4. Case Management
What Has Worked (continued)
What has not worked for the
MISA Pilot Program
5. Theme Groups to educate the MISA
clients
6. Providing transportation-removing an
obstacle to treatment.
7. MISA clients had no concerns regarding
how to pay for treatment which removed
an obstacle to entering treatment.
8. Random drug screens with levels.
9. Re-engagement meetings.
1. Forensic Clients
• Majority of MISA clients were from
the legal system. This resulted in a
more D&A slant.
2. Medication component related to
Dual Diagnosis
Future Plans
Co-Occurring Tract within D&A
program
Other staff will be sent to MISA
trainings
At least one staff member will obtain
CCDP
Goal is to be licensed as Co-
Occurring Competent
Community Counseling Center
MISA Services
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