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Minnesota Mental Health Action Group Reform for Results & Recovery

Minnesota Mental Health Action Group Reform for Results & Recovery. DN: 232188. President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health

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Minnesota Mental Health Action Group Reform for Results & Recovery

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  1. Minnesota Mental Health Action Group Reform for Results & Recovery DN: 232188

  2. President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health “The mental health services delivery system needs dramatic reform. The system is fragmented and in disarray – not from lack of commitment and skill of those who deliver care, but from underlying structural, financial, and organizational problems.”

  3. What is MMHAG?

  4. “MMHAG” • Inclusive, broad-based coalition • Providers, hospitals, health plans, consumer advocacy organizations, MDH and DHS • Funded by hospitals and health plans, plus in-kind support • Linkages with existing mental health projects • Brings groups together to achieve a shared vision • Includes both public and private funding and services

  5. MMHAG’s Mission Minnesota embraces a vision of a comprehensive mental health system that is accessible and responsive to consumers, guided by clear goals and outcomes, and grounded in public/private partnerships.

  6. Who is MMHAG? Health Professionals MH Centers Medical Clinics Health Plans Hospitals Schools County Agencies State Agencies Academics & Researchers Consumers & Advocates

  7. Who is MMHAG? Consumer Forum: Children’s Mental Health Partnership Mental Health Association of Minnesota Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health  Minnesota Disability Law Center National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health/Mental Retardation PACER Center State Mental Health Advisory Council State Mental Health Advisory Council – Children’s Subcommittee Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Volunteers of America And Others

  8. Consumer Perspectives on Steering Committee • Sue Abderholden, National Alliance for the Mentally III-Minnesota • Kris Flaten, State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health • Sandra Meicher, Mental Health Association of Minnesota • Maureen Marrin, Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota • Patricia Seibert, Disability Law Center • Roberta Opheim, Ombudsman for MH and Mental Retardation

  9. MMHAG = ACTION • MMHAG was created to take action to transform the mental health system • Action steps built upon the work and recommendations of many prior task forces, commissions and studies • To the extent possible, MMHAG is implementing changes without seeking legislation • Some legislative changes will be pursued in 2005

  10. Guiding Principles • Is flexible to meet the needs of different populations, ages and cultures • Provides the right care and service at the right time • Delivers care and services in the least intensive site possible • Uses a sustainable and affordable financial framework with rational incentives

  11. Guiding Principles (continued) • Is easily navigated by consumers and providers because it operates in efficient, understandable pathways • Uses evidence-based interventions and treatment to produce the desired outcomes • Employs effective health promotion and prevention strategies • Has appropriate providers and service capacity • Clearly defines accountability among all parties

  12. ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Researched existing system: mental health programs, funding, services, providers and laws • Analyzed past reports of commissions, task forces and studies • Convened a consumer forum to engage broader group of consumers, families and advocates • Formed a coalition and created a web site for communication and information • Set priorities and formed Action Teams and Work Groups • Hundreds participating in work groups to develop specific action plans • Now working on the road map and securing public and private commitments to make needed changes

  13. MMHAG Action Teams • Fiscal Framework • public and private funding • rational incentives • the right care, in the right setting, at the right time • Coordination of Care and Services • easy to navigate • achieves the desired health and social outcomes • Quality of Care • standardized assessment of performance and outcomes. • Earlier Intervention • consumers are willing to seek, and able to access, help when needed • Workforce Solutions • adequate supply of qualified mental health professionals • Public/private Partnerships

  14. Next Steps: • 2005 Legislation • Non-legislative changes in 2005 • Regional partnerships • More hard work

  15. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.citizensleague.net/mentalhealth/

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