How We’ve Reinvested

Provider: Skills of Central PA.  Activities: implemented first mobile psychiatric service (with a supportive housing focus) in Lycoming and Clinton counties. Members Served: 192 adults. Outcomes: 97% of members sustained independent housing; members achieved 63% of treatment goals; and members experienced a 25% reduction in use of Crisis and MHIP. 

Provider: Community Services Group. Activities: partnered with Community Care to implement the Shared Decision Making (SDM) model of patient centered care, which included support in using the DSC from Certified Peer Specialists. Members Served: 369 adult members. Outcomes: Members successfully developed and applied personal medicine and power statements with prescribers, completed Common Ground health reports, and utilized the Recovery Library.

Provider: Skills of Central PA. Activities: provider hired a Wellness Nurse and MPR staff were trained in wellness coaching, to support members in improving overall health, self-management of medications, and coordination of physical and behavioral healthcare. Members Served: 83 adult members. 

Providers: WBDAAC, PATH, White Deer Run OP, and Genesis House. Activities: providers developed in-house resource centers for use by members that included computer with internet, DVDs, books, and other information to assist members in reaching goals. Aggregate Members Served: 3-18 members, family members, and supportive persons utilized the providers’ resources each week. Outcomes: Resources regarding relapse prevention and helping family members in recovery were the most popular topics of information sought by clients; members also utilized computer to apply for benefits, public housing, and employment. 

Providers: All Lycoming and Clinton substance use disorder providers. Activities: provider staff were trained in the use of ASAM Criteria tool as part of statewide transition from PCPC tool. Three trainings were completed, and 90 local SUD staff were trained. Outcomes: 100% of staff required to attend ASAM training have completed training. 

Provider: Diakon Child, Family, and Community Services. Activities: recruitment and certification of respite staff and respite homes, and provision of hourly, in-home, out-of-home, and emergency respite services. Members Served: 32 members served to date. Outcomes: no outcomes to date.

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.  

Methamphetamine treatment services are counseling, intervention, education, and support services for individuals who want help for methamphetamine use disorder. 

Substance abuse in one way that survivors of trauma try to deal with their memories and feelings. This is a type of therapy that helps individuals overcome the negative effects of traumatic experieces, and learn to handle their feelings without using substance. Training for White Deer Run.

Child and Adolescent PHP or IOP offer services to children and teens who need more help than can be provided in outpatient therapy, and who are at risk for hospitalization, residential treatment, and other out of home placements. Target Population: Students ages 13-18.

A short-term crisis residential program is designed for youth who have a mental health diagnosis, and act in ways that make them and others unsafe in their homes, schools, and communities. The average length of stay in a short-term residential program for this age group is typically 4-6 months. Target Population: Youth ages 12-18

Targeted adults ages 18 and older with a mental health diagnosis who meet medical necessity criteria for intensive outpatient treatment, and are seeking primary treatment, step-down aftercare from inpatient treatment, or a trauma-informed community-based service with a greater treatment intensity than traditional individual and group outpatient treatment.

Activities: Targeted adults ages 18 and older with a mental health diagnosis who meet medical necessity criteria for intensive outpatient treatment, and are seeking primary treatment, step-down aftercare from inpatient treatment, or a trauma-informed community-based service with a greater treatment intensity than traditional individual and group outpatient treatment.

Activities: Allocated funding to Lycoming Clinton HC providers for the purchase of technology that would otherwise be financially unobtainable, including Electronic Health Record systems, telehealth platforms, and related costs. Incorporation of this technology into practice will enhance provider efficiency, and improve members’ service access, retention, and outcomes.

Activities: MST-PSB is an intensive home-based treatment model for youth exhibiting problem sexual behavior and other high-risk behaviors, at home, at school, and in the community. The program addresses the multiple systems and factors that affect the youth’s behavior.

Activities: Targets individuals 18 and older with an opioid use disorder who meet medical necessity criteria for admission to Level 3.7 medically monitored inpatient withdrawal management treatment and are being served by White Deer Run in their Allenwood facility. The Masimo Bridge device will be provided to members experiencing opioid withdrawal symptoms during treatment for opioid use disorder: in the course of initiating treatment, transitioning to naltrexone, or tapering off medication-assisted treatment.

Activities: This reinvestment plan expanded community-based services for the notably underserved Lycoming-Clinton MA eligible child members diagnosed with autism ages 6 to 10 years old, and their families.

Activities: The plan will implement an in-home holistic model of treatment and support that will be provided to members in both counties. Hoarding intervention services will apply a coordinated plan of intervention that maximizes existing natural and community resources, using a team approach.

Activities: Pilot program with Keystone Counseling to provide an additional local pathway to licensure for unlicensed clinicians who hold a graduate degree in mental health, while simultaneously expanding access to services for individuals living in Clinton County.

Activities: PCIT is a type of play therapy provided to young children ages 2-7 and their parents. This plan would use PCIT techniques as part of IBHS to help adults learn and practice new skills for handling their children’s behavior. Families who meet medical necessity guidelines for IBHS and PCIT will be eligible for this in-home program being piloted in our counties.

Activities: The intent of this plan is to not only increase the number of staff and services available through provider offices, but to also increase the to support professional certifications to offer specialized treatment, and to prevent burnout, poor job satisfaction, and turnover.

Activities: The intent of this plan is to not only increase the number of staff and services available through provider offices, but to also increase the to support professional certifications to offer specialized treatment, and to prevent burnout, poor job satisfaction, and turnover.