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COSIG Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Hershey PA, May 15-17, 2006
Community Counseling
Center MISA Services
1. 06/03 1 st client flow from BHC
2. 3 staff attended 12 week training
3. Outpatient Services – Capacity 7 clients
a. Therapy up to 5 hours/week
b. Medication management
4. Group therapy integrating psychoeducation with
therapy. Full 12 week curriculum with handouts,
videos and written assignments.
Benefits
1. 1 chart, 1 set of paperwork for the client instead of 1
mental health and 1 D&A.
2. Engagement meeting provided a clear set of
expectations and responsibilities of all parties.
3. ICM access provided support outside the office
setting and a realistic view of the home environment.
4. Ability for full collaboration between providers
allowed for consistent and coordinated services.
5. Psychiatric availability was improved.
6. Clients understanding the interaction of illnesses
allows for better relapse prevention.
SUCCESSES/WHAT WORKED
OBSTACLES
1. Easy and timely access to services
2. Collaboration with ICM, Doctor, P.O., BHC
3. Psychoeducation
4. Quarterly meetings with BHC for
collaboration and program directions
5. 12 week training in MISA
6. Ability to see clients more than 7
times/month
1. Limited to 1 level of care, therefore clients had to
change providers if needed higher level of care.
2. High forensic population with less motivation to
recover.
3. Transportation (lack of).
4. Inability to add internal clients to the program.
5. Lack of housing options for this particular population,
especially if they were having difficulty remaining
chemically free.
6. Low population of clients due to limited level of care.
7. Shortage of psychiatric services within the county.
FUTURE PLANS
1. CCC will continue to provide
services to this population under the
existing systems of care.
2. CCC will pursue licensure as a cooccurring
disorder facility.
3. Expand and improve integration of
services internally between drug and
alcohol and mental illness.
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