Nassau County Department of Human Services - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Nassau County Department of Human ServicesOffice of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities ServicesDirections in Nassau CountyMental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Disabilities ResourcesApril 15, 2021Town Hall

2. Today’s AgendaWelcome—Nassau County Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency & Developmental Disabilities ServicesCounty Executive Laura Curran & Omayra PerezNYS Office of Mental Health (LIFO)Martha CarlinNassau County Children’s Mental HealthKathryn ArtesaniNYS Office of Addiction Services & Supports (LIRO)Antonette Whyte-EtereNYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Reg. 5Margaret StadnickyNassau County Behavioral Awareness Training & EducationMalika Watson

3. Introduction:Omayra Perez, LCSW Director of Community ServicesNassau County Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd #160, Uniondale, NY 11553Omayra.Perez@hhsnassaucountyny.usMartha A. Carlin, Psy.D Director – Long Island Field OfficeNew York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)998 Crooked Hill Road Building 45, 3rd FloorWest Brentwood, NY 11717Martha.Carlin@omh.ny.gov

4. Introduction:Antonette Whyte-Etere, LCSW-R, CASAC Regional CoordinatorNYS-OASAS Long Island Field OfficePilgrim Psychiatric Center, Building #1 998 Crooked Hill RoadWest Brentwood, New York 11717-1087Antonette.Whyte-Etere@oasas.ny.govMargaret Stadnicky Region 5 Acting Director Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)415-A Oser AvenueHauppauge, NY 11788Margaret.Stadnicky@opwdd.ny.gov

5. COVID-19Multi-System Response

6.   Nassau County vaccination pods throughout the County and providing access to OPWDD service recipients and staff: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/vaccine O-LOV System collaboration to access vaccinations for service recipients and staff throughout the OMH, OASAS, OCFS, and OTDA. Online Web based appoint Individual Scheduler: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/o-lov-covid19-vaccine/index.html COVID-19 Vaccinations

7.   Nassau Countyhttps://www.nassaucountyny.gov/4963/COVID-19-INFORMATION NYS OMH https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html NYS OASAS​ https://oasas.ny.gov/keywords/coronavirus NYS OPWDD https://opwdd.ny.gov/coronavirus-guidance COVID-19 Guidance & Resources

8. Nassau CountyMental Health & Specialty ClinicsDr. Martha Carlin, Psy.DDirector – Long Island Field OfficeNew York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)

9. Nassau County Mental Health Services

10. TRAININGSsafeTALK:A half day alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper.Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST):A two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.People can request trainings through the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Long Island’s website: http://www.preventsuicideli.org/Hearing Voices:During this simulated experience of hearing voices, participants undertake a series of tasks including social interaction in the community, a psychiatric interview, cognitive testing, and an activities group in a mock day treatment program.

11. OMH Outpatient Mental Health ClinicsCharles Evans Center for Mental Health Glen Cove (516) 676-2388Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Hicksville (516) 822-6111EPIC Clinic Care East Meadow (516) 739-7733Hispanic Counseling Center Hempstead (516) 538-2613Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center, Inc. (LIFQHC) Roosevelt (516) 442-5325Long Beach Reach, Inc. Long Beach (516) 889-2332Mercy Medical Center, BH Care Services Garden City (516) 705-3400Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow (516) 572-6822New Horizons Counseling Center Valley Stream (516) 569-6600North Shore Child & Family Guidance Roslyn Heights (516) 626-1971Southeast Nassau Guidance Center Seaford (516) 221-3030South Nassau Community Hospital Baldwin (516) 377-5400South Nassau Community Hospital Hempstead (516) 485-5710South Shore Child Guidance Center Freeport (516) 868-3030Zucker-Hillside Hospital-Outpatient-Northwell Health Glen Oaks (516) 470-8100Zucker-Hillside Child and Adolescent Glen Oaks (516) 470-3000Psychiatry-Northwell Health

12.   Expanded in March 2020 in response to COVID-19 and the need to implement physical distancing strategies to mitigate the impact on the health care system.  ​Allowed clinical providers to continue caring for their clients.  Regulatory waiver was offered to ensure mental health services were maintained for our most vulnerable clients regardless of the extent of the crisis.  ​Enacted through an Executive Order from the Governor's Office.  ​Expanded definitions of tele-mental health and tele-mental health practitioner. ​Applies to OMH licensed or funded programs during the duration of the declared disaster emergency. ​https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/covid-19-consolidated-telemental-health-guidance.pdf​TELE-MENTAL HEALTH

13. Telehealth - Programs AffectedOMH-Licensed Services: NYS Article 28 Inpatient Psychiatric Units and Emergency Departments conducting Mental Hygiene Law evaluations, Article 31 Hospitals, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Programs (CPEPs), Clinic, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Continuing Day Treatment (adult), Children’s Day Treatment, Treatment Apartment Programs, and Partial Hospitalization. ​OMH-Designated Services: Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS), Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS), Adult BH HCBS Eligibility Assessments, Recovery Coordination services, and 1115 Mobile Crisis Intervention. ​OMH-Funded Residential Programs​OMH-Funded Programs 

14. FEMA- Crisis Counseling Program (CCP)Goals:Assisting disaster survivors in understanding their current situation and reactions.Mitigating additional stress, assisting survivors in reviewing their options.Promoting the development of coping strategies.Providing emotional support.Encouraging linkages with other individuals/agencies who may help survivors recover to their pre-disaster level of functioning.

15. Organization of CCPJoint state and local mental health authority effort.NYS OMH is responsible for overall program implementation and oversight.Local Government Unit secures and coordinates local service provisions.Research Foundation for Mental Health receives the funding, holds the provider contracts, and administers human services and fiscal program components.Regular Services Program (RSP) grant provides funding for up to 9 months after the notice of award. Nassau County has been identified as one of the counties to receive FEMA CCP funds. www.lifqhc.com 516-296-FQHC (3742)

16. NY PROJECT HOPE - NASSAU COUNTY - PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATIONAgencyHours of OperationWebsite LinkCCP Phone NumberProject CoordinatorCharles Evans Center at GlencoveMonday - Friday, 9 AM to 8 PM Saturdays - Calls Arranged Ahead of Timecharlesevanscenter.orgCCP - (516)273-5510 CEC MAIN LINE - (516)676-2388 - PH Option Available Patrick Murphy padraic1916@aol.comHispanic Counseling CenterMonday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM After Hours and Weekends Arranged Ahead of Timehttps://www.hispaniccounseling.org/(516)538-2613 ext. 245Janett Torres JTorres@HispanicCounseling.orgLong Island Federally Qualified Health CentersMonday - Friday, 9 AM -7 PM Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM -5 PMhttps://www.lifqhc.com/ (516)-992-HOPE (4673)Julie Harnisher (Vice President, Population Health) jharnish@numc.eduMental Health Association of Nassau CountyMonday - Friday, 9 AM - 9 PM Saturday, 12 PM - 8 PMhttps://www.mhanc.org/(516)500- 4847 Jeffrey McQueen (Executive Director) JMcQueen@mhanc.org Melanie Ginsberg (Prg. Coordinator) Mt. Sinai South Nassau Mental Health Counseling Center Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM https://www.southnassau.org/sn/mental-health-counseling-center(516)743-8779Kenneth Schwartz Kenneth.Schwartz@snch.orgNew Horizons Counseling Center Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PMhttp://www.nhcc.us/(855)-818-4673Yehuda Fromowitz Yfromowitz@nhcc.us

17. NYS Emotional Support Line ​OMH Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314The Emotional Support Helpline provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Helpline is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling.

18. Resourceswww.omh.ny.gov​Emotional Support Line: (844) 863-9314​https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/cAs novel coronavirus (COVID-19)​https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/covid-19-consolidated-telemental-health-guidance.pdf​https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/disaster_resources/pandemic_influenza/​https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources/outreach-materials.html

19. EPIC Long Island East MeadowArticle 31 Adult and Children’s Behavioral Health Clinic.Article 16 Specialty Clinic for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:Serves all ages: Individual, Family and Group PsychotherapyMedication Management, Psychological EvalsIntake: 516-739-7733 Adults: x725 Kids: x324

20. Hispanic Counseling CenterMental Health Outpatient ClinicTarget Population:Children and adults 5 years of age or older. Mostly Spanish speaking clients.Services Offered:Mental Health Outpatient, Alcohol and Substance Use Outpatient and PreventionHH Care CoordinationSupportive Housing, Family Peer Support and RespiteRyan White Mental Health Services Regional Prevention and Support Services (HIV Prevention)Contact Information: Phone: (516) 538-2613 / Fax: (516) 538-0772Email: info@hispaniccounseling.orgWebsite: www.hispaniccounseling.org

21. Long Beach Reach ClinicTarget Population:Patients who are impacted by substance use or mental health issuesServices Offered:Individual, Group, and Family TherapyPsychiatric Evaluations & Medication MonitoringContact Information: Monica PalPhone: (516) 889-2332E-mail: mpal@longbeachreach.com

22. Nassau County OnTrackNYMercy Medical Center OnTrackNY is an innovative treatment program for adolescents and young adults who recently have had unusual thoughts and behaviors or who have started hearing voices or seeing things that others don’t.OnTrackNY is a statewide program that starts treating young people with schizophrenia and related disorders less than two years after symptoms begin, helping participants stay or transition into the workplace and college. At the Mercy Medical Center 48 percent of participants held jobs or were in school when they enrolled in the program called OnTrackNY. That proportion jumped to 76 percent six months later.

23. OnTrackNY TeamTeam LeaderPrimary ClinicianSupported Employment/Supported Education SpecialistPeer SpecialistPsychiatrist Nurse

24. Eligibility CriteriaAges: 16-30Non-affective psychosis:SchizophreniaSchizoaffective disorderSchizophreniform disorderOther specified/unspecified schizophrenia spectrum Other psychotic disorder (DSM-5)Onset of psychosis must be ≥ 1 week and ≤ 2 yearsNew York State Resident

25. Eligibility Rule OutsAny history indicating developmental delays (IQ < 70)Primary diagnosis:Substance induced psychosisPsychotic mood disorderPsychosis secondary to a general medical condition. Serious or chronic medical illness significantly impairing functioning independent of psychosis.

26. OnTrackNY Contact InformationMercy Behavioral Health ServicesCynthia Taylor Scott, LMHC506 Stewart AvenueGarden City, NY 11530Phone: (516) 705-3400 Ext. 3202Email: CynthiaT.Scott@chsli.org

27. Charles Evans Center Safe Harbor ProgramTarget Population: Adults experiencing a crisis requiring short-term respite placementServices Offered: 7 bed transitional residenceUp to 28 day length of stayMeds & treatment monitoring, ADL trainingHours of Operation: 24/7To Make a Referral: Erica Cartieri, LMHC, NCCPhone: (516) 559-8626E-mail: cwsupervisor@optimum.netProgram Coordinator: Laura La Sala, LMHCPhone: (516) 676-2388 Ext. 136

28. Crisis Respite ProgramTarget Population:Adults w/ SMI dx experiencing a housing crisis Must have permanent housingServices Offered: Respite 24/7 for up to 30 daysPeer supportconflict resolutionstress reduction techniques substance abuse supportswellness self-managementde-escalation to avoid more intensive placementMedication Management trainingContact: Taylor AlicantiPhone: (516) 433-7681E-mail: talicanti@CentralNassau.org

29. MHA Turquoise HouseTarget Population:Adults who need short term respite from their current home environmentSelf-referralServices Offered:Hospital Diversion programPeer-run temporary respite care for 1 – 7 nightsDevelop goals to address current or future crises and a plan to improve life circumstancesHours of Operation:24 hours/day, 7 days/weekContact Information: Keri ButlerPhone: (516) 489-0100 Ext. 3E-mail: kbutler@mhanc.org

30. MHA Financial Management ProgramTarget Population:Adults in receipt (or pending application) for monthly benefit from the Social Security Administration who are in need of a Representative PayeeServices Offered:Timely payment of rent, utilities and essential monthly expensesBudgeting assistanceSubmission of annual SSA reports, advocacy & support in maintaining proper benefitFinancial Literacy Training and SupportContact Information:Jennifer Baldwin, (516) 489-2322 ext. 1310Jbaldwin@mhanc.org or MHAFM@mhanc.org

31. Nassau County Mobile Crisis TeamFor any individual, any age within Nassau County borders who is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, requires a psychiatric evaluation in ER or wants linkage to services within the community.Team of licensed clinicians specially trained to respond to a wide range of serious and potentially disabling mental health problems and crises:Assess for safety DeescalateFacilitate appropriate action for situationThe team works hand in hand with the Nassau County Talk Line and the Long Island Crisis CenterContact Information: (516) 227-8255 (T-A-L-K)

32. Empower Life on Long Island COVID-19 Emergency Response for Suicide PreventionWe use targeted outreach in emergency departments, inpatient settings and other community-based organizations. From there, we focus on engagement, counseling, care management, peer supports and/or treatment for suicide prevention. We also provide trainings such as Understanding Suicide: Causes & Prevention; QPR for Suicide Prevention; Seeking Safety; Domestic Violence Overview; and Mental Health First Aid – Adult (virtual). Contact Information: Diana Rizzo, MPA, Work: 516-704-3280, Cell: 516-457-6163 Email: drizzo@centralnassau.orgGoal: To support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent suicides and suicide attempts in adults over the age of 25.

33. Goal: To provide education and application assistance to all uninsured and underinsured Long Islanders.We outreach and are stationed at a variety of community service and resource organizations such as local nonprofits, libraries, food pantries etc. to reach statistically underinsured populations.Health Navigators provide: Free, non-bias, bilingual application assistance either in person or over the phone.Education on insurance plan eligibility and financial resources offered through the marketplace.Assistance is offered in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Punjabi, and Urbu.The Patient Navigator ProjectHealth Insurance Application Assistance ProgramContact Information: Cate ClarkePhone: 516-524-9368Email: cclarke@centralnassau.org

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35. Nassau County Children’s Mental Health Services Kathryn Artesani, LMSWNassau County Coordinator of Children Mental Health Services

36. South Shore Child Guidance OMH Clinic Freeport: Provides Mental Health and treatment to all ages.New Service: We now serve adults in our mental health clinic!Comprehensive assessment, psychiatric evaluation and treatment, individual, group and family therapy, parent/child education.Contact Information for Kid’s Programs: Nancy Moran Phone: (516) 868-3030 ext.101Contact Information for Adults: Wendy Lang Phone: (516) 868-3030 ext.113

37. School Support ProgramsSouth Shore has three School Support/ Satellite Clinics:Dodd Middle School, Freeport Roosevelt Middle SchoolUniondale High School

38. North Shore Child & Family Guidance Ctr.Urgent & Emergency Care ServicesTarget Population: Children under age 18Services Offered:Screening by Triage CoordinatorHigh-Risk Evaluation within 24 – 36 hoursIndividual, family and group treatmentWork closely with the child’s support systemBi-lingual/Bi-cultural clinicians for Spanish speakersContact Information: Elissa SmilowitzPhone: (516) 626-1971

39. Children’s SPOATarget Population: Children ages 5 – 21Access to In-Home Services: Non-Medicaid Care CoordinationCCSI and CCCTHome Based Empowerment Support Team (Home-BESTHealth HomesInformation about HCBS referral process through C-YESAccess to Out of Home Services:Residential Treatment FacilityCommunity ResidenceContact Information: Kathryn Artesani Phone: (516) 227-7057E-mail: Kathryn.Artesani@hhsnassaucountyny.us

40. Federation of OrganizationsHome Based Empowerment Support Team (Home-BEST) Target Population:Children age 5-21 with a mental health diagnosis who are at risk of admission to institutional levels of care due to high needsServices Offered:In-home team based services including a licensed mental health professional, care coordinator, family peer advocate and youth peer advocateIndividualized, family-centered, and be provided in the home and communityFamily and individual counseling/therapeutic intervention to the family and individual, parenting sessions, and crisis prevention as neededFocus on reducing the need for residential placement and hospitalizationIf the family is still in need of residential placement of the youth, the program will continue to collaborate with the family to enhance their ability to reintegrate the youth back in the home hoping to reduce the youth’s length of stayContact Information: Kerry Eller, Home-BEST Program ManagerPhone: 631-321-8229 Ext 1191

41. North Shore Child & Family Guidance Ctr.Clinical Care Coordination Team (CCCT)Target Population: High Risk children under age 18 who have not had success utilizing traditional outpatient systemsServices Offered: In-home clinical services, including individual therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric consultation, evaluation and monitoring with a goal of returning the child to outpatient treatment.These youth typically refuse to participate in therapy, often are school-avoidant, and frequently have limited social contacts. Contact Information:Phone: (516) 626-1971

42. North Shore Child & Family Guidance Ctr.Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative (CCSI)Target Population: Children under age 18 who are served by multiple systemsServices Offered: Provide case management services to coordinate services among multiple systemsGoal: To reduce the rate of residential placement and optimize their functioning in the community. Contact Information: (516) 626-1971

43. Home Based Crisis Intervention(HBCI) Children & Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)HBCI provides intensive, home-based services to families to help prevent the psychiatric hospitalization of a child or adolescent. HBCI helps keep families together and promotes healthier parent-child relationships by working with the entire family to resolve crisis situations, enhance family functioning and promote self-sufficiency.HBCI Aftercare Program provides services to children who are discharged from inpatient psychiatric units. Short term and intensive services for this children and their families reduce the risk of re-hospitalization.CFTSS: Other Licensed Professional (OLP) and Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), provides support and services in the home and community.Contact Information: Portia Ramsey Phone: (516) 868-3030 x114

44. Children & Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)

45. Children & Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)

46. How Can Children & Youth Get These Services?

47. Community Liaison Specialist Psychiatric Emergency DepartmentInpatient Child and Adolescent UnitTarget Population: Families of children and adults experiencing a psychiatric crisisServices Offered:Support and Assessment of patient and families’ needsEducation about Nassau County programs and servicesReferrals to programs Nassau University Medical Center Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:15PMContact Information: Anastasia SperounisPhone: (516) 572-4775Email: asperoun@numc.edu

48. Sagamore’s Intensive Day Treatment ProgramIntensive Day Treatment Program is a unique outpatient program for children and adolescents with serious emotional and psychiatric difficulties.The program operates as a Partial Hospitalization Program with a full day school component and, as such, is designed for youngsters who without this program would likely need treatment in an inpatient environment.For more information or to make a referral to the 30-day and/or 45-day program, please contact: Shanna Fernandez, LMSW, Intake Phone: 631-370-1895

49. Mobile Integration Team (Children and Adolescents)Target Population:Under 18 with Serious Emotional DisturbancesServices Offered:Psychiatric Rehabilitation Parent/Family Support Skill Building In-Home RespiteCommunity Linkage Crisis Intervention Outreach Health TeachingIn-school Supports    

50. Mobile Integration Team (Children and Adolescents)Contact Information: Carol Assenza, LCSW-RPhone: (631) 370-1922E-mail: Carol.Assenza@omh.ny.gov

51. Sagamore Crisis Respite HouseTarget Population: Children 10 – 17 who are experiencing a crisis in their residence.Services Offered: 8 bed voluntary program.Up to 2 week length of stayCrisis StabilizationBehavior SupportMedication Education and TrainingFamily and Peer Support Parenting EducationHours of Operation: 24/7 (Intake Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00) Contact Information: Phone: (631) 370-1606- Respite/Intake

52. Mental Health AssociationCrisis Respite ProgramTarget Population: Children ages 5-17 with a Mental Health Diagnosis.Services Offered: 24/7 Respite (up to 21 days)Structured setting.Stress reduction techniques.Learning effective communication skills.Identification and utilization of healthy coping skills.Contact Information: Kristina PorterPhone: 516-243-2531

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54. Nassau County Addiction Services Antonette Whyte-Etere, LCSW-R, CASAC-MasterRegional CoordinatorNYS-OASAS Long Island Field Office

55. SOR II$5,745,233 Million Awarded to Long Island in Support of Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Recovery services.Collaborations with existing COTI by Central Nassau Guidance & Family Service League, Long Island Prevention Resource Center, and THRIVE Recovery Centers.UPCOMING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESSAPT Block Grant in Progress.

56. Prevention ServicesPrevention Counseling must incorporate Teen Intervene.Coalition Involvement- Long Island Prevention Resource Center.SOR Funded Hempstead Coalition that went on to receive DFC GrantEvidence-Based Programs.Promising Practice Programs for 2021-2022 Workplan yearGambling Treatment transitions to Division of ATAR.Long Island PGRC https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/long-island/ Potential SBIRT opportunities for Prevention Providers.

57. Updated Part 822 Outpatient RegulationsEffective August 2, 2021.OASAS anticipates offering Technical Assistance Training Sessions in preparation for the implementation.Take note to work with staff and your Electronic Records Vendor towards implementation over the next few months.

58. OASAS Adolescent EndorsementDesignation Under PART 822What is it? Seal of Approval – Meet 12 standards outlined by OASASApplication Process to Follows:Provider Self-Assessment ToolSupporting documentation of Policies and ProceduresSigned AttestationStatement of Types of Treatment AvailableBenefits of Applying:Increase quality of service for adolescents.Increase access for those searching for adolescent treatment services.Gain acknowledgement as a NYS OASAS endorsed provider for adolescent services.

59. Telepractice Services …Beyond COVID19Telepractice is an optional means of service delivery available to OASAS certified programs. Services can include evaluations, admissions, treatment/recovery plan development, and/or review, discharge, etc. By now, OASAS Providers should have submitted Telepractice Attestation forms to Certification Bureau.**Please note the emergency use of the Telepractice waivers for telephonic and peer services has been extended to April 20th, 2021 and has been operating on a month-to-month basis since the COVID-19 emergency.

60. Acquisitions/Mergers ... & New ProvidersCS Medical Associates, d/b/a Victory Recovery Partners operates Part 822 with comprehensive MAT and medical services in Massapequa, NY.Argus Community Services is now the Sponsor of CSEDNY Part 822 in Hempstead. In addition, Gambling Treatment was added as a designation to the services. Mercy Medical Center now operates the three OASAS Part 820 services previously operated by Maryhaven Center of Hope (New Hope, Recovery House, and Mercy Hall).Wellbridge Center Part 816 Detox, 818 Rehab, and Part 820 Reintegration now open in Calverton June 2020.

61. OASAS ResourcesNYS OASASTreatment Availability DashboardSearch For State Certified Outpatient Or Bedded Programshttps://findaddictiontreatment.ny.gov/ New York State HOPEline: 1-877-846-7369 or text HOPENY to (467369)

62. CHAMPInsurance Barriers to Help Accessing Addiction or Mental Health Care?Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Project (CHAMP) can help you!KNOW your Insurance Rights !Helpline: (888) 614-5400Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

63. Person Centered Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Integration of MAT in ALL SETTINGS:Access to MAT: must be offered to clients regardless of their ability or willingness to engage in psychosocial treatment.Stabilization: Patient comfortLOCADTR: Assessment to identify right level of care.Ensure provider Admission and Discharge policies and procedure follow Standard of Care issued by NYS OASAS.Providers can not or should not:Discharge or discontinue MAT for continued substance use and/or poly-drug use. Exclude from admission due to poly-substance use are not permitted.Refuse to admit clients or discharge clients solely because they are on another medication that confers increased risk of overdose.Discontinue or taper MAT while looking to transfer/refer client.

64. Expanding Methadone & OTP OpportunitiesConversation begins with NYS OASAS Regional Office, SOTA Team, and Nassau LGUPrior-Consultation Attachment 1A & OASAS Certification ApplicationFederal Application: CSAT Federal Application: DEA Comprehensive Outpatient Integrated Treatment Application

65. New Hope Stabilization CenterTarget Population: Age 18 & over with a primary behavioral health disorder Services Offered: Residential StabilizationChemical dependency evaluation and counseling Case management & Collaborative assistance with community referralsGroup, individual counseling and self-help meetingsPsychiatrist and Medical NP on site Hours of Operation: 24/7 residential Contact Information:New Hope Admissions: (516) 546-7070

66. A community based, multidisciplinary team focused on engaging people in their communities and offering short term mobile treatment, peer outreach and engagement, support services and linkage to appropriate levels of care. MRU targets underserved and hot spot areas and expands access to tele practice and substance use & co-occurring disorder treatment services which includes outpatient detoxification and Medication Assisted Treatment. A smaller box truck will be added to the mobile fleet by the end of the year to expand services.Central Nassau Guidance 950 South Oyster Bay RoadHicksville, NY 11801(516) 396-2778(516) 396-2746NassauMobile Recovery Unit (MRU)

67. South Shore Guidance The C.A.R.E. Center Freeport Provides substance abuse treatment to all ages including children and family members of those struggling with substance abuse.Comprehensive Assessment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Peer Support Services, Linkages.New Services: ZOOM workshops for school staff, parents and students.Peer Support Services.

68. Recovery Peer Support ServicesAs of January 2020, all Part 822 Outpatient Service Providers should be offering Peer Support Services.Provided by non-clinical workers with lived experience with SUD who uses their knowledge to support the recovery goals and plan of individuals who are using drugs and/or alcohol.https://oasas.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/01/peer-support-services.pdf

69. BEST PRACTICE TRAINERS Long Islandhttps://for-ny.org/best-practice-trainers/ LIRA, Connecting for Purpose, Healthspan.USResources for CRPA TrainingFriends of Recovery – NY (FOR-NY)FOR-NY in partnership with qualified trainers from throughout New York State, is pleased to offer first-rate trainings to peer professionals, treatment providers, prevention specialists, and anyone interested in addiction and recovery.Suffolk County Community CollegeKathleen Ayers-Lanzillotta, MPA, CASACCrooked Hill Road, Paumanok Hall P109A, Brentwood, NY  11717631-851-6594, ayersk@sunysuffolk.eduQueensborough Community College-CUNYJosephine Troia, MS Ed., Program Coordinator  222-05 56th Avenue Bayside, NY  11364718-281-5535, Fax: 718-281-5538gtroia@qcc.cuny.edu

70. OASAS Peer Engagement Specialist& Family Support Navigators The Peer Engagement Specialists ServicesOceanside Counseling Center71 Homecrest Court, Oceanside, NY 11572516-766-6283 x14NassauThomas HopeWest Babylon, New York 11704(631) 333-0871SuffolkEaster SealsLinda Gomez(631) 335-1668SuffolkThe Family Support Navigator ServicesNew Horizon Counseling Center, Inc50 W Hawthorne Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580516-872-9698NassauFamily & Children's Association (Sherpa)110 E Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501516-746-0350 x2274Nassau, SuffolkThomas HopeWest Babylon, New York 11704(631) 333-0871 Suffolk

71. Long Island Addiction Resource Center (LI-ARC)Target Population: Community members, addiction disorder field professionals and substance use disorder field professionals.Services Offered:Virtual, easy-to-use access to invaluable information about providers of education, prevention, treatment and recovery services in Nassau and Suffolk counties.Mini-Grants to support community awareness programs. Contact Information:https://longislandaddictionresourcecenter.org/ Kym@hugsinc.org or (631) 288-9505

72. OASAS Outpatient SUD ServicesArgus as Sponsors of EDNY – Counseling Services Hempstead (516) 481-0052Backstretch Employee Service Team Elmont (516) 488-3434Bridge Back to Life Bethpage (516) 520-6600 Center for Rapid Recovery, Inc. Hempstead (516) 292-6449Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Hicksville (516) 822-6111Charles Evans Center At Glen Cove Glen Cove (516) 676-2388CONFIDE- RVC Drug & Alcohol Abuse- Inc. Rockville Centre (516) 764-5522COPAY Inc. Great Neck (516) 466-2509CS Medical Associates, d/b/a Victory Recovery Partners Massapequa (631) 696-4357 EAC Outpatient Clinic Hempstead (516) 486-3222Family & Children’s Association Hempstead (516) 486-7200Family & Children’s Association Hicksville (516) 935-6858Five Towns Community Center Lawrence (516) 239-6244Friends of Bridge, Inc. Valley Stream (516) 825-4242Garden City Treatment Center-Northwell Garden City (516) 742-4015Hispanic Counseling Center Hempstead (516) 538-2613Kenneth Peters Center Syosset (516) 364-2220

73. OASAS Outpatient SUD ServicesLong Beach Reach, Inc. Long Beach (516) 889-2332Long Beach Reach, Inc. Franklin Square (516) 328-1717Long Beach Reach, Inc. Port Washington (516) 767-1133Mercy Medical Center Garden City (516) 705-3400Nassau Alternative Advocacy Program Garden City Park (516) 741-3110Nassau County Opioid Treatment Program East Meadow (516) 572-5801New Horizons Counseling Center Valley Stream (516) 872-9698North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Roslyn Heights (516) 626-1971North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Westbury (516) 997-2926Oceanside Counseling Center Oceanside (516) 766-6283Outreach Development Corporation Roosevelt (516) 623-7741 Project Outreach- Northwell Health West Hempstead (516) 481-2890Seafield Treatment Center Mineola (516) 747-5644Southeast Nassau Guidance Center, Inc. Seaford (516) 613-9800Southeast Nassau Guidance Center, Inc. Wantagh (516) 781-1911South Shore Child Guidance Center Freeport (516) 868-3030

74. OASAS Outpatient SUD ServicesTEMPO Group Inc. Woodmere (516) 374-3671TEMPO Group Inc. North Merrick (516) 546-9008TEMPO Group Inc. Syosset (516) 921-3740YES Community Counseling Center Levittown (516) 719-0313YES Community Counseling Center Massapequa (516) 799-3203Youth & Family Counseling Oyster Bay (516) 922-6867Zucker-Hillside Hospital- Northwell Health Glen Oaks (516) 470-8950

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76. Nassau County Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Services Margaret Stadnicky Region 5 Acting Director Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

77. Nassau County Office of People with Developmental Disabilities Services

78. Front Door: Basic Information

79. Steps in the Front Door ProcessDetermining your eligibility for OPWDD services.Identifying the supports and services you need.Developing your Life Plan (service plan).Authorizing your supports and services:*Depending on the services requested, you may need to apply for Medicaid and apply to enroll in OPWDD’s Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver.

80. Who Does OPWDD Serve?Individuals with a developmental disability: A condition that occurs anytime from birth until the age of 22.This includes individuals with:Intellectual DisabilityCerebral PalsyEpilepsyNeurological ImpairmentAutismFamilial DysautonomiaPrader-Willi SyndromeThe condition is expected to be permanent. The condition affects the person’s ability to function in society.

81. EligibilityThe Eligibility Coordinator at your local DDRO will need the following information to determine if you (or your loved one) are eligible for services:A full psychological report.A social/developmental history or psychosocial report.A medical specialty report.Supporting documentation showing that you, the individual, became disabled before age 22.An assessment of adaptive skills.Depending on your condition, specialty assessments.

82. SUPPORTS AND SERVICES

83. Supports and ServicesOPWDD supports can help you learn how to:Get along with other people.Manage different situations.Be a self-advocate.Find ways to get places in the community.Go places with less help.Take part in activities you are interested in.Enjoy your free time doing activities you choose.

84. Choosing Your Supports & ServicesSelf-Direction :Self-Direction gives you and your family the power to decide which supports, services and not-for-profit agencies fit your needs.Self-directed services give you more control, flexibility and independence in your life.You can self-direct some or all your services.If you’re interested in Self-Direction, you will need to attend a Self-Direction information session.

85. Choosing Your Supports & ServicesAgency-provided services (known as traditional services):Services you need are provided by not-for-profit agencies.You will have control over the services you choose, depending on the type of service.Mix of Services:You may choose to purchase the services you need using a combination of self-directed and agency-provided services.

86. Supports and ServicesTypes of supports and services:Services in the communityEmployment services HousingIntensive Behavioral Services (IBS)Crisis servicesClinic services

87. Family Supports Services (FSS) Help families who care for their loved ones in the family home: Provide individuals with recreational and social activities.Provide families/caregivers with:Needed breaksTraining and moral supportSibling servicesParent-to-parent networkingSupports in times of crisisCan include after school and vacation respite, in-home respite, weekend and overnight respite.Individuals can access FSS services as soon as they are found eligible.

88. Service Categories Under OPWDD:Community Habilitation (CH) Day Habilitation (Day Hab) Respite ServicesEnvironmental Modifications (Emods) and Adaptive TechnologiesSupports for work (SEMP, Pathways, ETP, Community Prevocational Services)Housing Supports (ISS Grants, Family Care, Community Residences)Other services (IBS, NY START)

89. COORDINATION OF SERVICES AND CARE MANAGEMENT

90. What Are CCOs?Organizations formed by providers of developmental disability services to provide care management services. You choose the CCO you want from at least two CCOs in your county.In the OPWDD system, you can choose the type of care management you want:Health Home Care Management Services, or Basic HCBS Plan Support

91. Why Care Management?Care Management:Required in order to get some OPWDD services. Required to ensure individuals who enroll in OPWDD’s HCBS waiver receive the right services and supports.Is a good idea to make sure you get the supports and services you need.Care managers work for Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs).Care managers are professionals who provide care management and help you coordinate your services.

92. What’s Next?Talk to your local OPWDD Regional Office Front Door, and/or if you are interested in Self-Direction, attend a Self-Direction informational meeting.For additional information, go to: https://opwdd.ny.gov

93. Nassau County Behavioral Health Awareness Education and TrainingMalika WatsonNassau County Behavioral Health Awareness Training and Education Coordinator

94. Nassau County Behavioral Health Education and Training

95. Nassau County Narcan Our Narcan program is deemed ESSENTIALContinue to provide VIRTUAL monthly trainings to the communityContinue to provide VIRTUAL trainings to local agenciesNarcan kits are available for CONTACTLESS pick up at our office after being trainedDuring this unprecedented time, we have trained over 1,200 people If you are interested in being trained contact: Maria Yager, LCSW or Nicole Higgins, LCSW, CASAC Phone: 516-227-7057

96. Health Centers & Ancillary Locations96LIFQHCLocations ElmontB.E.S.T. ElmontFreeportFreeport HSHempsteadCare CoordinationOceansideRooseveltRoosevelt HSWestburyWestbury HS516-296-FQHC (3742)

97. 97Care Coordination is the integration of care for an individual’s needs PHYSICAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOCIAL SERVICE  250 Fulton Avenue Hempstead CARE COORDINATION516-572-1740Care Coordination services are available for individuals 5 years of age to end of life

98. 516-296-FQHC (3742) Core ServicesPrimary CareInternal MedicinePediatricsOB/GYNFamily MedicineDentalMental Health ServicesAncillary ServicesNutritionSocial WorkCare Management -Adults & ChildrenPodiatryCardiologyOptometryPsychiatryFamily PlanningSTD Testing and TreatmentRadiologyGastroenterologyHealth Home Care ManagementWIC (Women, Infants & Children)*not all services available at every siteOur affordable, quality health services are available to everyone in the neighborhood, regardless of insurance status or the ability to pay

99. www.lifqhc.org516-296-FQHC (3742)

100. In collaboration with Nassau CountyCOVID-19 & Antibody Tent TestingHempstead * Freeport * Westbury * Elmont Testing by Appointment Only 516-396-7500

101. The Women, Infant and ChildrenSupplemental Nutrition Program is a federally funded program offering nutrition education, referrals and a variety of nutritious foods to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women,infants and children up to age fiveLOCATED AT OUR HEALTH CENTERS IN:ROOSEVELT: 516-546-8001ELMONT: 516-616-8687WESTBURY: 516-876-0579Over 5180 Families served in 2019516-296-FQHC (3742)

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