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County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency Releases Alcohol and Drug Program Draft Plan
The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency has released the Alcohol and Drug Program Draft Strategic Plan (see PDF). The draft plan was formulated after gathering input from the community during a series of public forums held earlier this year in which hundreds of people attended. A presentation about the draft plan will be given at the next community forum, which is planned for Wednesday, November 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Del Mar Elementary School.
From the draft plan:
Recommendations for Collective Action
Outcome Area 1: Inform and Engage the Community and Stakeholders
1.1 Reduced stigma associated with SUD/COD, including an increase in sister agencies’ and other partners’ capacity to demonstrate services/supports that are sound and compassionate approaches to SUD/COD needs
1.2 Increased community support for SUD/COD resources
1.3 Partner agencies conduct increased numbers of screenings, assessment, interventions, and referrals for SUD/COD treatment
1.4 Increased number of requests for information and intervention assistance from families and community members
1.5 Decreased number of new youth and adults experiencing SUD/COD
Outcome Area 2: Increase the Availability of SUD and COD Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services
More SUD Treatment and Intervention Services, including: admission to an appropriate level of SUD treatment is available when there is a client request for services
Outcome Area 3: Improve the Quality of SUD Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services
3.1 Increase in successful completion of treatment episodes and increased periods of wellness after completion of acute treatment
3.2 Increase in periods of stabilization and decrease recidivism for youth and adults involved in compulsory treatment
3.3 Improve and measure client outcomes for all program components
Outcome Area 4: Reduce Costly SUD Impacts to Individuals, Families, and the Community
4.1 More recovering people are engaged in productive activity (e.g., education, employment)
4.2 Reduce unnecessary cycling/repetitious involvement in single or multiple service systems; less of a “revolving door”
4.3 Decreased alcohol and drug-related crime
4.4 Decreased ED/hospitalizations/911 result in cost savings
4.5 Fewer parents have rights terminated for substance use related reasons
The first phase (to be released in November 2014) includes sharing of relevant information regarding the purpose, process, priorities, intended goals/outcome and rationale. In addition, information about stakeholders’ input will also be provided in the first phase of document. The second phase (aimed for release in February 2015) will include information discussing relevant research and findings, prevalence rates of SUDs, evaluation of current system outcomes, and an update on the latest proposed changes from federal and state agencies regarding the Drug Medi-Cal program. The last phase (aimed for release in late April/early May 2015) will include a summary and synthesis of the first two phases, and recommendations including a financial model for short- and long-term success for SUD treatment services
In June 2013 the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors directed the Health Services Agency to begin the planning process for the plan.
The Strategic Plan 2014-2019 Community Planning Team is comprised of: Bill Manov, Jenny Sarmiento, Megan Joseph, Stephen Siegel, Brenda Armstrong, Jim Hart, Melissa Watrous, Susan Brutschy, Cesar Baltazar, Judy Yokel, Nancy Napoli, Susie O’Hara, Cherry Maurer, Leigh Guerrero, Robert Knill, Vanessa de la Cruz, Deborah Elston, Lisa Russell, Rod Libbey, Fernando Giraldo, Martina O'Sullivan, Sarah Cooper, J'Ann Raines, Martine Watkins, and Stan Einhorn.
For more information:
http://www.recoverywave.org
Recommendations for Collective Action
Outcome Area 1: Inform and Engage the Community and Stakeholders
1.1 Reduced stigma associated with SUD/COD, including an increase in sister agencies’ and other partners’ capacity to demonstrate services/supports that are sound and compassionate approaches to SUD/COD needs
1.2 Increased community support for SUD/COD resources
1.3 Partner agencies conduct increased numbers of screenings, assessment, interventions, and referrals for SUD/COD treatment
1.4 Increased number of requests for information and intervention assistance from families and community members
1.5 Decreased number of new youth and adults experiencing SUD/COD
Outcome Area 2: Increase the Availability of SUD and COD Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services
More SUD Treatment and Intervention Services, including: admission to an appropriate level of SUD treatment is available when there is a client request for services
Outcome Area 3: Improve the Quality of SUD Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services
3.1 Increase in successful completion of treatment episodes and increased periods of wellness after completion of acute treatment
3.2 Increase in periods of stabilization and decrease recidivism for youth and adults involved in compulsory treatment
3.3 Improve and measure client outcomes for all program components
Outcome Area 4: Reduce Costly SUD Impacts to Individuals, Families, and the Community
4.1 More recovering people are engaged in productive activity (e.g., education, employment)
4.2 Reduce unnecessary cycling/repetitious involvement in single or multiple service systems; less of a “revolving door”
4.3 Decreased alcohol and drug-related crime
4.4 Decreased ED/hospitalizations/911 result in cost savings
4.5 Fewer parents have rights terminated for substance use related reasons
The first phase (to be released in November 2014) includes sharing of relevant information regarding the purpose, process, priorities, intended goals/outcome and rationale. In addition, information about stakeholders’ input will also be provided in the first phase of document. The second phase (aimed for release in February 2015) will include information discussing relevant research and findings, prevalence rates of SUDs, evaluation of current system outcomes, and an update on the latest proposed changes from federal and state agencies regarding the Drug Medi-Cal program. The last phase (aimed for release in late April/early May 2015) will include a summary and synthesis of the first two phases, and recommendations including a financial model for short- and long-term success for SUD treatment services
In June 2013 the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors directed the Health Services Agency to begin the planning process for the plan.
The Strategic Plan 2014-2019 Community Planning Team is comprised of: Bill Manov, Jenny Sarmiento, Megan Joseph, Stephen Siegel, Brenda Armstrong, Jim Hart, Melissa Watrous, Susan Brutschy, Cesar Baltazar, Judy Yokel, Nancy Napoli, Susie O’Hara, Cherry Maurer, Leigh Guerrero, Robert Knill, Vanessa de la Cruz, Deborah Elston, Lisa Russell, Rod Libbey, Fernando Giraldo, Martina O'Sullivan, Sarah Cooper, J'Ann Raines, Martine Watkins, and Stan Einhorn.
For more information:
http://www.recoverywave.org
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Can whoever posted this translate it into English and explain why they put it up here? Are they fans of the County's plan? If so, why?
While I am not the OP, this appears to be an invitation to a community discussion about drug treatment. This event will be held on November 5 at Del Mar Elementary School between 5:30-7:30 PM. Some may choose to attend and then make their decision whether they are for or against the county's treatment plan.
This is a terribly written document. It's 38 pages long, but doesn't state specific goals, objectives and tangible proposals — it's a vague puff piece. If I were a funder I would never grant any money to the County based upon this report, nor as a reviewer would I admit it for publication.
Certainly the HSA big wigs can write better reports than this. If not, I question whether they should be entrusted with hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars. They haven't demonstrated they deserve taxpayers' hard earned cash.
As Linda Lemaster proposed in a conversation with me, the County HSA should always submit their proposals to an objective — and critical — group of outside reviewers. This report should have been 3-5 pages maximum with a 1 page summary.
Please join this Facebook group to discuss this report.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Info4SCCoHealthcareProvidersPatientsAndAdvocates/
Certainly the HSA big wigs can write better reports than this. If not, I question whether they should be entrusted with hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars. They haven't demonstrated they deserve taxpayers' hard earned cash.
As Linda Lemaster proposed in a conversation with me, the County HSA should always submit their proposals to an objective — and critical — group of outside reviewers. This report should have been 3-5 pages maximum with a 1 page summary.
Please join this Facebook group to discuss this report.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Info4SCCoHealthcareProvidersPatientsAndAdvocates/
The following is from:
Date: 1-1-13 Page 1
Replaces: 7-1-12 Santa Cruz County
General Assistance Regulations
County of Santa Cruz
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
c) When multiple diagnoses are listed on the statement of disability
form and one or more diagnosis is addiction or dependency to drugs
and/or alcohol, the eligibility worker shall make it a requirement on
the GENERAL ASSISTANCE INCAPACITATED PERSON
AGREEMENT (WEL 4043) that the applicant/recipient must attend
three (3) AA/NA meetings each week and provide verification of
attendance on a weekly basis. Failure to attend meetings and
provide verification of attendance shall be the basis for denial or
discontinuance of assistance.
d) Attend NA/AA meetings as assigned.
Date: 1-1-13 Page 1
Replaces: 7-1-12 Santa Cruz County
General Assistance Regulations
County of Santa Cruz
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
c) When multiple diagnoses are listed on the statement of disability
form and one or more diagnosis is addiction or dependency to drugs
and/or alcohol, the eligibility worker shall make it a requirement on
the GENERAL ASSISTANCE INCAPACITATED PERSON
AGREEMENT (WEL 4043) that the applicant/recipient must attend
three (3) AA/NA meetings each week and provide verification of
attendance on a weekly basis. Failure to attend meetings and
provide verification of attendance shall be the basis for denial or
discontinuance of assistance.
d) Attend NA/AA meetings as assigned.
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