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12/19/13
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Ken and John,
Walt had shared with me that at the last meeting there was confusion on what the by laws were for the The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council and who appoints the members. I didn't find by laws but did locate the Initial Plan:
Walt had shared with me that at the last meeting there was confusion on what the by laws were for the The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council and who appoints the members. I didn't find by laws but did locate the Initial Plan:
Vision: A community free from substance abuse and dependence.
Mission: To reduce substance abuse and dependence and related consequences through development and implementation of a plan, strategies and priorities for meeting the identified needs of the general public, and the criminal justice system for alcohol and drug evaluation, prevention and treatment services.
Goal 1: Establish an integrated continuum of adult substance abuse treatment services that will be accessible to the residents of Cecil County.
Objective A: Extend residential treatment services (20 additional beds) for individuals with substance abuse disorders.
Measure: Reduce the number of clients on the waiting list at the A.F. Whitsitt Center for Inpatient Care by 50%.
Objective B: Restore funding for Purchase of Care Program for detoxification services.
Measure: Restore the 20% of funding for Purchase of Care Program that was eliminated in the FY 2006 allocation.
Objective C: Expand transitional housing services for individuals in need of ongoing long-term substance abuse care to include services for women and women with children.
Measure: Establish additional transitional housing services.
Objective D: Enhance existing outpatient substance abuse treatment to allow for increased intensity and contact with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
Measure: Expand staffing, space and related resources (at the Cecil County Health Department, Cecil County Detention Center and Community Adult Rehabilitation Center Unit) for the provision of substance abuse services
Objective E: Establish non-hospital crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing mental health crises with or without coexisting substance abuse concerns.
Measure: Complete a feasibility study for non-hospital crisis intervention services.
Performance Target: Improve access for Cecil County residents to integrated treatment services.
Goal 2: Establish and enhance resources and programs to address the substance abuse concerns among individuals referred by the criminal justice system.
Objective A: Explore the feasibility of a Drug Court through the Cecil County Circuit Court.
Measure: Complete feasibility study for a Circuit Court Drug Court.
Objective B: Maintain jail-based treatment services at the Cecil County Detention Center and Community Adult Rehabilitation Center Units.
Measure: Maintain 45 treatment slots at the Cecil County Detention Center and Community Adult Rehabilitation Center Units.
Objective C: Explore the feasibility of a Re-Entry Drug Court for offenders serving sentences at the Cecil County Detention Center and Community Adult Rehabilitation Center Units.
Measure: Complete feasibility study for a Re-Entry Drug Court.
Performance Target: Improved substance abuse related resources for individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
Goal 3: Establish an integrated continuum of substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services that will be accessible to the adolescents and families of Cecil County.
Objective A: Extend residential treatment services (10 additional beds or 10% of adolescents in treatment) for individuals with substance abuse disorders.
Measure: Reduce the number of adolescents referred outside of the county for inpatient treatment.
Objective B: Establish education and counseling services in the county including case management for the families of substance abusing adolescents.
Measure: Establish services for the families of adolescents in substance abuse treatment.
Objective C: Use appropriate evidenced-based prevention programs in all settings.
Measure: Reduce the prevalence of substance abuse among adolescents as evidenced by the Maryland Adolescent Survey, Department of Juvenile Justice referrals and school suspensions related to substance abuse.
Objective D: Establish non-hospital crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing mental health crises with or without coexisting substance abuse concerns.
Measure: Complete a feasibility study for non-hospital crisis intervention services.
Performance Target: Improve access for Cecil County adolescents and their families to integrated prevention, intervention and treatment services.
Goal 4: Educate and assist families in Cecil County to live healthy and drug free lives.
Objective A: Increase awareness among healthcare providers as to the importance of screening their patients for substance abuse as well as resources for treatment and intervention in the community.
Measure: Increase the percentage (to 100%) of healthcare providers who routinely screen and refer patients experiencing substance abuse concerns.
Objective B: Utilize environmental strategies to change individual and community norms.
Measure: Reduce the prevalence of high risk substance abusing behaviors among residents as indicated the Cecil County Community Health Survey and Maryland Adolescent Survey.
Performance Target: Increased awareness of substance abuse related concerns among Cecil County residents.
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According to the information below, I don't believe County Ex. Moore has more than one appt. to the Council. The local council is supposed to be composed of different agencies.
Local Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council
The state legislature enacted regulations that require that each of the 24 jurisdictions in Maryland establish a local drug and alcohol abuse council. Each council’s membership is composed of local government officials, members of the judiciary, prevention and treatment providers, and other key stakeholders. Councils are responsible for preparing a two year strategic plan that includes strategies and priorities of the jurisdiction for meeting the identified needs of the general public and the criminal justice system for alcohol and drug abuse evaluation, prevention and treatment services. Councils are also required to submit reports every 6 months to the Alcohol and Drug Administration on their progress in implementing the plan.
The statement above was found on this link to the DHMH website: http://adaa.dhmh.
The statement above was found on this link to the DHMH website: http://adaa.dhmh.
I noticed that there were certain expectations required from the local drug councils including 6 month reports and the 2 year strategic plan. At this point I believe we should be having meetings every month, the council should be collectively contributing to these reports and we should be following through on initiatives including in the reports and providing performance measures on current programs. I believe the Council should have an appointment to the Council as well as the Co. Ex. If I am that appt., I would also be interested in serving as co chair.
Just my thoughts,
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