Piedmont Community Services Tyresa Johnson, Keith Garett, Deanna Stroupe, Chris Martin SWK 489

History Public agency Serves Franklin County, Henry County and MartinsvilleFirst established in 1972 and is the 28th out of 40 CSB’s to be established in VA Mandated after the government’s efforts to deinstitutionalize No membership necessary

Mission To help individuals, families, and communities enhance quality of life by providing a highly effective continuum of behavioral health services including prevention, treatment, education, and support.

Major Programs & Services

Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (ID)Case ManagementMental Health SupportPsycho-social rehabilitation Support groupsTherapy

Substance Abuse PCS has two substance abuse counselors; Leslie Firebaugh (adolescents) & Rena Fielding (adults).

Services offered: Substance Abuse assessments & treatment plans Urine Drug Screens Individual counseling Group therapy sessions

School Based Services Counseling Case management Elementary and Middle school level Visits at the Gereau CenterPlay therapy

DemographicsAverage age 30-35Mostly whiteMiddle to low class Most have high school diplomaVarious religionsMajority speak English

Board of Directors

Members are appointed by City Council and County Board of Supervisors that established the CSBMembers are middle class or higher & all walks of life All members are over 40 and some have children that have or had MH, SA, or ID issues

Jim Tobin- Executive DirectorGreg Preston- Director of Community SupportCaroline Pilson- Finance/ reimbursementRon Hairston-Human ResourcesKippy Cassell- Info TechnologyBill Cook- Director of Behavioral Health

Funding Non-Profit 8% from congress75-80% paid by clients insurance Less than 20% comes from grants Amount of money depends on who’s Governor at that time (some Governors push for mental health services while other’s don’t push as hard).

Regulations Heavily regulated by Medicaid Subject to on-site inspections and audits Purpose of audits and inspections: make sure the workers are doing what they’re supposed to be doing and providing the correct services, make sure that the client’s information is being protected, and to help reduce fraudEach year a survey is given to the clients to give feedback and to make sure that PCS is staying true to their mission and goalsThe employees do not belong to a union

Burn out prevention Wellness hour once a week to do whatever you want Fun days