homes within reach: county behavioral health housing plans 2015
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Homes Within ReachNovember 17th, 2015
Marcella A. Maguire, Ph.D.
County Housing Plans for Persons in Recovery from Behavioral Health Challenges: A Chance to Partner with Health Care Systems SUPPORTING RECOVERY, RESIL IENCE & SELF-DETERMINATION
Recovery Oriented System of Care
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Primary Focus
Community Life
In the model, clinical care is viewed as one of many resources needed for successful integration into the community.
Work or School
Treatment & Rehab
Social Support
Belonging
FamilyHousing
Peer Support
Faith
• A County Behavioral Health/Mental Health Authority
• A County Drug and Alcohol Authority
• Health Choices, a state Mandatory Managed Care program that contracts with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) who managed Medicaid Resources– Behavioral Health Managed Care
Organizations (BH-MCOs)– Physical Health Managed Care
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All PA Counties now have
To Engage Fully in Recovery, Persons with Disabilities Need
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Affordable Housing• Safe• Neighborhoods that Support Recovery• Accessible• Affordable
Supportive Housing • Affordable Housing PLUS• Individualized Services to meet the needsOR
All PA County Behavioral Health Authorities are required to have a “County Housing Plan”
Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
Creating a Culture of Health
Recognizing that Housing is a key component to People’s recovery
Putting resources towards support those efforts
Assuring that the spirit and letter of the Supreme Court Olmstead decision is followed.
Supporting full community integration for people with disabilities.
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County Housing Plans can support
Capital
Project Based Operating Assistance
Tenant Based Short Term Rental Subsidies (Bridge Program) - A Bridge to Mainstream Housing Resources
Program Management
Housing Contingency Funds
Housing Support/Support Services- With a long term plan for Medical Assistance Reimbursement
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DBHIDS
948 Participants (2012-2014)
• 27% from Congregate Care• 32% from Current
Homelessness• 41% from Project
Based Permanent Supportive Housing Programs
PSH OutcomesPhiladelphia Clearinghouse (2012-2014)
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Outcomes
87.5% remain in
stable housing and are not using crisis
services
11.5% are no longer
in PSH 1% deceased
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Contact Information: [email protected]: @Cella65 @DBHIDS