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T65: Creating Co-Occurring Centers of Excellence in Maine: The Experience of Two Agencies<br />

Catherine S. Chichester, MSN, APRN, Andrew B. Loman, LCSW, LADC, CCS,<br />

Michael Mitchell, LCSW & Peter Wohl, MA, LADC, CCS<br />

1.5 hours Focus: Systems Integration<br />

Description:<br />

Two agencies - a large hospital network and a rural agency that provides outpatient/crisis services - explore<br />

their agencies’ experiences and lessons learned in applying the CCISC model to advance integrated cooccurring<br />

services and systems. Practical “how to” steps to create a welcoming system of care for individuals<br />

with co-occurring disorders are highlighted. Topics explored include how to: organize an agency-wide<br />

initiative; engage and motivate leadership and staff; support cultural shifts; restructure organizational<br />

structures; develop quality improvement indicators; adapt policies and procedures; and develop a competent<br />

workforce.<br />

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

• Describe “how to” steps in developing an agency change initiative;<br />

• Critique ways to change organizational structures to support best practice protocols;<br />

• Apply lessons learned from two agencies to their own agency change initiatives for enhancing cooccurring<br />

disorders services;<br />

• Use integrated specific tools to assess performance outcomes.<br />

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