Certified Peer Support Services (CPS)

Funds Spent: $138,392

Supportive Housing

Funds Spent: $31,195 (2011); $17,947 (2012); $81,133 (2013)

Community Based D&A Adolescent Treatment Services (CBDA)

Funds Spent: $159,985

Healthy Homes

Funds Spent: $1,015

Supportive Housing MD / ID (Continued Fund Use)

Funds Spent: $62,484

Providers: Skills of Central PA and Community Services Group.

Activities:   expansion of existing CSG peer services and Skills’ implementation of stand-alone 2nd choice for CPS services; providers hired and certified 6 new CPS staff and 2 new CSP Supervisors, and all received Forensic Peer certification; one peer also participated in Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training.

Members Served: 48 adult members.

Aggregate Outcomes: 15% reduction in utilization of crisis services; 31% decrease in admissions to MHIP; and members reported a 50% increase in self-esteem and social functioning.

Provider: WBDAAC.

Activities: Contingency Fund established and made available for members who are clients of WBDAAC and are seeking affordable, safe, and independent housing; funds may be applied to needs including rent, security deposit, and household necessities.

Members Served: 376 adult members served to date.

Outcomes: 100% of members maintained their housing; 92% of members did not access higher levels of care nor were incarcerated; 100% of members reported enhanced quality of life through having a safe environment in which they can recover.  

Provider: Crossroads Counseling, Inc.

Activities: Implementation of Community Care model for family based D&A service for teens; two teams were recruited and trained to establish one in each county.

Members Served: 16 adolescents and their families.

Outcomes: 70% of youth being served  maintained sobriety during participation in services; only one member was placed out of the home due to relapse; 100% of parents were willing to participate actively in treatment; and families reported 34% improved communication and better insight into the dynamics of addiction.

Provider: WBDAAC.

Activities: This reinvestment plan revision intends to expand financial support available to help members maintain safe and healthy housing.Members in need of financial assistance to treat other home based health compromising conditions that prevent attendance at counseling, jobs, or school, may be considered for funds on a case by case basis.

Outcomes: To date, 7 members have been assisted with funds and 100% have maintained their housing.

Activities: Reinvestment is utilized for Contingency Funds for members/clients of MH/ID in need of affordable, safe, and independent housing. Plan was extended one more year, until 2020.

Outcomes: To date, MH/ID has served 11 members with supportive housing funds; 100% of members reported enhanced quality of life and that having stable housing is providing a safe environment.