Presenters Mary Ann Haley Deputy Director Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Amy Marracino LCSW Acting Director of Young Adult Services Youth Homelessness in CT There are an estimated 3000 homelessunstably housed youth ID: 587969
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Connecticut Youth ServicesSlide2
Presenters
Mary Ann Haley
Deputy Director, Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
Amy Marracino, L.C.S.W
Acting Director of Young Adult ServicesSlide3
Youth Homelessness in CT
There are an
estimated 3,000 homeless/unstably housed youth
in Connecticut
40% indicated that they had
no permanent place to live for over a yearSlide4
Challenges to End Youth
Homelessness
Homeless and unstably housed youth are challenging to identify and engage.
They are considered a “hidden” population
CT ranked 49
th
of all 50 states for identifying and educating homeless studentsSlide5
Effects on Youth
Significantly increases risk and results in poor outcomes for young people
School
:
chronic absenteeism, drop out
Health
:
poor nutrition, physical/sexual assault, STD/HIV, drug addiction
Mental health
:
depression, anxiety, suicide
Delinquency
:
arrests, criminal recordSlide6
Systems are Working!
Collaboration + Resources + Data =
Ending Homelessness
CT was the first state to end chronic homelessness among Veterans in 2015
CT was the second state to end all homelessness amongst all Veterans in February of 2016
As of December 2016, all chronically homeless individuals in CT have been matched to housing! Slide7
Youth Engagement
Team Initiatives (YETIs)
Youth Engagement Team Initiatives are regional groups dedicated to creating a plan and taking step to end youth homelessness in their region.
YETIs conducted the 2017 CT Youth Count! in January of 2017 in over 60 towns with over 300 volunteers. Slide8
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Statewide Young
Adult Services
ung Adult Services
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Amy Marracino, L.C.S.W.Slide9
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Mission: “
promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.”
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DMHAS Core Values
Afford all persons Dignity and Respect
Compassion
Genuineness
Professionalism
Treat all persons with Equity and Fairness
Inclusiveness
Cultural Responsiveness
Social
& Economic
Justice
Lead with a sense of Urgency and Accountability
Flexibility
Resourcefulness
Strategic Thinking
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DMHAS Treatment Options
DMHAS “operates on the belief that most people with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders
can and should
be treated in community settings…”
State inpatient services are available and should be used only when absolutely necessary
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DMHAS Eligibility Criteria
Must be 18 years of age and older
Must have a documented major mental illness
Must be willing to voluntarily participate in services
Does not meet criteria for DDS
May be diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders but must also have an existing major mental illness
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Young Adult Clients Served in DMHAS
DMHAS serves approximately 16,000 clients between the ages of 18 and 25
Approximately 7,000 of this population receive mental health services; remaining population are served within forensic and/or substance abuse programming
1,500 young adults are served in YAS
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Young Adult Services Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the lives of young people by providing the highest quality services possible. We do this by forming a partnership with the individual, their family, identified significant persons, and with other community service providers.
By doing so we create a “community of care” that fosters mutual respect and individualized client centered treatment.
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Who We Serve Now
Youth who are 18 – 25 who have:
Complex psychiatric diagnoses
Developmental disorders
Multiple co-morbid conditions that result in severe limitations/behavioral disorders
Sexual Behavior problems
Complex Trauma and/or Abuse
History of Neglect
Attention Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
May have legal involvement
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Who We Serve Now (cont’d)
Multiple hospitalizations
An average of 7 - 10 out of home placements prior to the age of 16
Significant attachment disorders which make it extremely difficult to engage in treatment
May have co-morbid substance abuse issues
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Who We Serve Now (cont’d)
Have not had the opportunity to learn any of the necessary life skills or emotion regulation skills to cope with daily challenges
Lack of education/vocational experiences
Have not had the opportunity to experience and transition through the typical developmental tasks of young adulthood
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FOCUS
Early Intervention
Engagement
Transition
Services
Recovery
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Service Components of YAS
Young Adult Services - Office of Commissioner
Young Adult Services - Local Mental Health Authorities (18 community programs, including state operated and DMHAS funded PNP LMHAs)
Contracted PNP Services in CT
Specialized Residential Programs
Inpatient Unit
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Transition Planning
Preparing Youth for Adulthood, Reducing Culture Shock
Providers and the client begin working together to prepare the youth for transition to adult services.
Planning Include:
Clinical needs assessment
Life skills assessment
On-going and regular interagency meetings to review progress and plans
Matching youth to an adult service program that might best meet his or her needs and desires
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Transition Action Plan (TAP)
Prior to
transition from current placement to YAS services, a TAP meeting is convened. This meeting includes the current provider and the new provider, the client, his DCF worker, family members, attorney’s and any other stakeholder
.
The TAP provides a road map to transition: ensures that all documentation is available; all clinical issues are addressed; continuity of educational planning; identified housing; date of transition visits; date of intake and move in
.
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Psychiatry
Individual Psychotherapy
Case
Management
Services
Clinical Services
Nursing Services
Group Psychotherapy
Trauma Services
Crisis Services
Rehabilitation Services
Consultation Services
Assessment Services
Linkage
to Vocational/Educational
Services
Residential/Housing Support
Programming to support young parents22
Young Adult Services Program offer:Slide23
DMHAS – YAS Programs
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Referral Process
DCF
involved
:
DCF
worker will submit a referral packet to DCF Central Office at age 16; the referral will be forwarded to DMHAS OOC Statewide Young Adult Services for eligibility
determination
Non
DCF involved:
Close
to young person’s 18
th
birthday, the young person can be assisted by guardian and current provider to contact the Local Mental Health Authority in the person’s area to request an intake
appointment
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Questions…
Amy Marracino, LCSW
(
860) 262-6974
Amy.Marracino@ct.gov
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Young Adult Services
Rev. 2/1/17
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