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Community Based Behavioral Health Services. Daley Tearl, LMFT, LADC. Service Area. Service Area (continued). 11 counties in northeastern Oklahoma 7,056 square miles Urban – rural – very rural 70,000 American Indians 21,000 youth < 22 years 4,000 youth require urgent care.
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Community Based Behavioral Health Services Daley Tearl, LMFT, LADC
Service Area(continued) • 11 counties in northeastern Oklahoma • 7,056 square miles • Urban – rural – very rural • 70,000 American Indians • 21,000 youth < 22 years • 4,000 youth require urgent care
Identifying Treatment Population • Received “Circles of Care” Grant 2005 • Allowed large data collection effort a) 64 key informant interviews b) 27 focus groups c) 1503 adult surveys (80 questions) d) 1505 adolescent surveys (45 questions) • Identified services needs • Provided treatment direction
Determining Service Need • Access to Services • Availability of services • Acceptability of Services
Current Service Locations • Six BH/SAS offices • In 15 Public Schools • In Eufaula Boarding School • Community Centers • Home Visits
Services Offered • Prevention Services a) after school program b) QPR training • Outpatient Mental Health • Outpatient Substance Abuse • Care Team
Services Offered(continued) • PCIT (two office locations) • Referrals for Crisis Hospitalization (limited funds) • Referrals For Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (limited funds) • SBIRT (three health clinics)
Ways to Improve Services(my point of view) • Telehealth • Health Information Exchange • Tribal, State, and other agency collaboration • Accreditation • Full EHR implementation • OHCA Flexibility a) telehealth b) SBIRT
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, and the bridge to our future.”- Alex Haley Questions or Comments?