Anthony CarrilloJennifer Thorson

Jody GardnerMaria EspositoAdam Robson

Letitia Labrecque

It’s hot. Yes, it’s a dry heat. That doesn’t

matter when it’s 115°. Most people who live here aren’t from

here but they complain about how “we” drive.

We’d like to dispel the “Old West” stereotype, but our kids get time off from school for Rodeo.

Did we mention it’s hot?

GSA 1: NARBHA (Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority) Counties: Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, Yavapai

GSA 2: Cenpatico Counties: La Paz, Yuma

GSA 3: Cenpatico Counties: Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz

GSA 4: Cenpatico Counties: Gila, Pinal

GSA 5: CPSA (Community Partnership of Southern Arizona ) County: Pima

GSA 6: Magellan Health Services County: Maricopa

Created in 1986, the Arizona Department of Health Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services (ADHS/DBHS) serves as the single state authority to provide coordination, planning, administration, regulation and monitoring of all facets of the state public Behavioral Health system.

ADHS/DBHS contracts with community based organizations, known as Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (RBHAs), to administer Behavioral Health services throughout the State.

Since 1992, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), which includes Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), have worked together to coordinate and provide these services through an Intergovernmental Agreement.

The purpose of the IGA is to increase the number of employed people with psychiatric disabilities who are successful and satisfied with their vocational roles and environments.

In conjunction with the RBHAs, regular meetings are to be held within each region (minimum of quarterly) These are often called Quarterly Vocational meetings

As of 7/1/10, there is no budget affiliated with the IGA. Prior to that, ADHS/DBHS matched 21.3% of Federal

monies. It is our goal to return back to that level. There is no need for a signed Release of Information to

be able to communicate with the RBHAs. Some RBHAs may require it, but they have been

instructed to not delay any services for the individual while waiting for the Release of Information to be signed

You may review the IGA at http://www.azdhs.gov/bhs/intergovtagrmts.htm

VR Counselors shall have “functional workspace” at the RBHA provider site, which includes a private area to meet with clients, access to a desk and telephone, and access to a computer and/or internet

Working in collaboration with the RBHA, VR is to conduct an Orientation at least 1x/month at the RBHA provider site

“Supported employment services will be provided consistent with the person’s individual needs and until job stability is achieved.”

Pre-Vocational (including JD&P) Co-Located Providers Paid Work Activities (in some areas/sites)

Supported Employment/ESE Peer Support (Individual and Group) Living Skills Training (Individual and Group) See specific Covered Services Guide to know exact

services (can be found on DBHS website: www.azdhs.gov)

Magellan of Arizona – www.magellanofaz.com

Four Adult Provider Network Organizations (PNOs): Southwest Network - www.southwestnetwork.org CHOICES Network - www.choicesnetwork.org People of Color Network - www.pocn.com Partners in Recovery - www.partnersinrecovery.us.com

NARBHA (Northern AZ Regional Behavioral Health Authority) –

www.narbha.org/

Ten Responsible Agencies (RAs): Community Behavioral Health Services (Page) Community Counseling Centers (Holbrook, Winslow, Show Low) The Hopi Guidance Clinic (Second Mesa) The Guidance Center (Flagstaff, Williams) Verde Valley Guidance Clinic (Cottonwood) West Yavapai Guidance Clinic (Prescott) Mohave Mental Health Clinic (Kingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu

City) Southwest Behavioral Health Services (Flagstaff, Prescott, Kingman,

Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City) Community Bridges (Winslow, Holbrook) Child and Family Support Services (Flagstaff, Prescott)

Cenpatico - www.cenpaticoaz.com

Twelve Adult Intake Providers: Arizona Counseling and Treatment Services (Benson, Bisbee, Bylas, Clifton, La

Paz, Parker, Quartzsite, Safford, San Luis, Sierra Vista, Wellton, Wilcox, Yuma) Community Intervention Associates (Bisbee, Douglas, Nogales, Parker, San Luis,

Yuma) SEABHS (Sierra Vista, Safford, Clifton, Benson, Willcox, Globe)  Corazon (Nogales, Douglas, Casa Grande) Pinal Hispanic Council (Casa Grande, Coolidge, Douglas, Eloy, Nogales) Helping Associates (Casa Grande) Horizon Human Services (Casa Grande, Coolidge, Globe, Payson, Yuma) Mountain Health and Wellness (Apache Junction, Kearney, Oracle, Queen Creek,

San Manuel, Superior, Yuma)   Southwest Behavioral Health Services (Apache Junction, Payson) Chicanos Por La Causa (Claypool, Yuma) Crossroad Mission (Yuma) Empact (Maricopa, Yuma)

CPSA (Community Partnership of Southern Arizona) – http://w3.cpsa-rbha.org/

Four Comprehensive Service Provider (CSPs): La Frontera Center, Inc. - www.lafrontera.org COPE Community Services - http://www.copebhs.com/ CODAC Behavioral Health Services- http://www.codac.org/ Marana Health Center- http://maranahealthcenter.org/

The goal of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is to helpeligible individuals become as economically independent as possible and to lessen, or eliminate, their need for government support programs and services, through meaningful and sustained work.

Agencies across the state working together for a shared goal of increasing employment options

Statewide commitment!

Representing all corners of the State…across rural, frontier, and urban areas!

Different paths……same destination

On Behavioral Health System:

Less access to VR staff Waitlist for VR services Gap in services Need for more creative

service delivery Training needs

On Vocational Rehabilitation:

Loss of BH Specialty Counselors

Need to train General Counselors

Increased caseloads Difficulties with keeping

members engaged

1. Launching training initiatives2. Establishing partnerships with RSA/VR

Supervisors3. Accessing community resources4. Developing region-specific services5. Increasing the skills and talents of Peer

Support Specialists; Recovery Support Specialists to assist in service delivery

Launching training initiatives

Establishing partnerships with RSA/VR Supervisors

Accessing community resources

Developing region-specific services

Increasing the skills and talents of Peer Support Specialists; Recovery Support Specialists to

assist in service delivery

Strengths Challenges Hope for Future