Money Follows the Person Community Integration Tips

1. Department of Medical Assistance Services Money Follows the Person Community Integration Tips Networking “Outside of the Box” to meet the needs of MFP Participants http://dmasva.dmas.virginia.gov 1

2. Department of Medical Assistance Services The Work You Do Is So Critical! • Transition Coordination/Case Management • Meet the person where they are (Person in Environment) • Empower the individual to be a part of their re-integration into the community • Partner with individual to address self-identified and assessed biopsychosocial and spiritual needs • Locating resources • Connecting to services • Referrals to community based agencies http://dmasva.dmas.virginia.gov 2

3. Effects of the Recession (2007 – 2009) on Community Resources

4. Strategies for Success • Research • Try doing your own, mini “community assessment” • What are the different types of community-based entities in my service area(s)? • Governmental • State, Federal (including military bases) • Nonprofit • For profit • Corporate or small business • Civic

5. Strategies for Success continued… • Network • Don’t discredit collaborating with community based entities that may not seem to be related to older adults or individuals with disabilities. • Any agency that deals with or provides human services will more than likely be a good resource, now and in the future. • Such agencies may possess or know of resources that can be beneficial for MFP participants, and you may know of resources to share with them in return.

6. Networking: Benefits are Two-Fold

7. Disclaimers • Inclusion of agencies in this presentation is in no way an official or unofficial “endorsement” given by DMAS. • Agencies included are to provide specific examples of local community entities with whom to possibly network and collaborate. • Each community will have unique resource agencies and you should learn who they are.

8. Types and Examples of Agencies • Local Financial Aid/Resource Referrals: • Statewide: The Salvation Army • http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/locations/ • Services offered include rapid re-housing assistance, employment counseling, classes, case management, rental/mortgage/utility assistance, thrift stores. Area commands located throughout the state of Virginia. • Hampton Roads area: Helper’s Organization • http://www.thehelperswillhelp.org/ • Offers free local resource referrals and financial aid on a case by case basis individuals and families in the Hampton Roads area.

9. Types and Examples continued… • Local human service conglomerates/Area service directories: • Salvation Army – Virginia Locations - http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/locations/ • Danville area: Danville Human Services/Community Directory • http://www.daccs.org/directoryc.php • Lynchburg area: Lynchburg Community Action Group • http://www.lyncag.org/index.html • Bristol Area: Bristol Organizations • http://www.bristolorganizations.org/boardmembership.html • Buchannan, Russell, and Tazewell: Clinch Valley Community Action • http://clinchvalleycaa.org/cvca1/

10. Types and Examples continued… • Advocacy agencies and Taskforces: • Domestic Violence Taskforces • Can be regional • Central Virginia Task Force on Domestic Violence in Later Life • www.vcu.edu/vcoa/abuse.htm • Can be local • Conduct a quick Google search for “Domestic Violence Task Force” in your service area(s). • If no search results show up for selected locality, try contacting the local Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and/or the local Victim Witness Program.

11. Types and Examples continued… • Faith based organizations: • Virginia Beach Area: Faith Works Coalition • http://faithworkscoalition.org/2010/06/mission-statement/ • Helps address substandard housing for low-income older adults, families, and those living with disabilities through repairs and reconstructions. • Richmond Area: Trinity Lutheran Church (Nathaniel’s Hope Buddy Break: www.NathanielsHope.org) • BuddyBreak@TrinityRichmond.net • Temporary weekend mentoring/respite for children with disabilities, children who are medically fragile, and children with other special needs.

12. Types and Examples continued… • Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Crisis Centers • http://www.vsdvalliance.org/secGetHelp/Directory%20of%20Services/directoryofsevices.html • Directory of all Accredited and Member (Non-accredited) Sexual Assault Crisis and Domestic Violence Programs in Virginia • Violence/Neglect Prevention/Intervention Services • Older Adults • Individuals with Disabilities • Children

13. Types and Examples continued… • Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities: • Must be a resident of the city or county • Must be a resident with a disability, a family member of an individual with a disability • Must be a service provider for individuals with disabilities within the city or county service area

14. Types and Examples continued… • Cities with current commissions: • Alexandria: http://alexandriava.gov/humanrights/info/default.aspx?id=548 • Chesapeake: http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/Boards-Commissions/Full-Listing/Mayor-s-Committee-for-Persons-with-Disabilities.htm • Hampton: http://hampton.gov/index.aspx?NID=198 • Newport News: https://www.nngov.com/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/newport-news-mayor-s-committee-on-disabilities • Roanoke:http://www.roanokeva.gov/85256a8d0062af37/vwContentByKey/N25E4P28857CFIREN • Virginia Beach: http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/city-clerk/mayor/pages/persons-with-disabilities.aspx

15. Types and Examples continued… • Miscellaneous • Amputee Coalition: Support for Amputees • http://www.amputee-coalition.org/support-groups-peer-support/certified-peer-visitor-program/ • Support groups, peer support, peer visitor program, professional resource specialists. • Powell Orthotics and Prosthetics: Amputee Mentoring Program • www.powelloandp.com • Provide amputee education through Certified Prosthetic Practitioner

16. Questions? Comments? • Contact: • Sim Wimbush, MFP Community Integration Resource Specialist • Email: sim.wimbush@dmas.virginia.gov • Phone: 804-225-2338 • This Powerpoint will also be available on the DMAS MFP webpage: • http://www.dmas.virginia.gov/Content_pgs/ltc-mfp.aspx