Treatment

The Stepping Up initiative encourages counties to track data along Four Key Measures, including connecting people who have serious mental illness (SMI) to treatment and other services after discharge from jail. Communities across the country are looking for information on how to best facilitate connection to care for individuals with SMI. With the current expansion of telehealth, there is a need to discuss best approaches, other ways to connect to care, and to share tips and strategies from counties.

Join The Council of State Governments Justice Center for their upcoming “Connecting People Who Have Serious Mental Illness (SMI) to Care: Trends and Strategies” webinar on July 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. As telehealth becomes increasingly popular, attendees will learn how The Stepping Up Initiative connects people with SMI to treatment programs and other services after being discharged from jail.

Harvey, Illinois Police Department, requested training and technical assistance for the planning and development of a diversion program that would include diverting sex workers into treatment and services. The city of Harvey, Illinois, has seen an increase in sex trafficking, drug use, and sales.

This webinar will explore successful examples of law enforcement/community coalitions that have produced positive outcomes. Examples of positive outcomes include increasing public awareness of opioid risks, reaching youth with critical messages regarding fentanyl, responding to fatal overdoses, reducing stigma associated with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and promoting links to effective treatment. The webinar will also discuss multidisciplinary and community policing partnerships that helped lead to program success.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently announced the creation of the Law Enforcement/First Responder Diversion Mentor Program, scheduled to begin on October 1, 2019.

AODA faculty of FVTC provided onsite technical assistance for In-Service Training on Reframing and Reflective Listening, Self-Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Professional Boundaries and Ethics for Alcohol and Drug Counselors with Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center.

PDMP TTAC educational webinar series concerning Category 3 grants; overview of current grantee projects and future plans.