Horizon Behavioral Health: Case Study

My community clinical was at the Denver House Mental Health Association located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is a day center for targeted for the people with mental illnesses and homeless, which opened in 2012 (mhaok.org). Many of the homeless population in Tulsa, Ok suffer from a mental illness. Due to the lack of resources in our community, those who suffer from a mental illness end up on the streets. The day center provides a safe warm place for the homeless and those with mental illnesses. They provide a stigma free welcoming environment were those feel welcome to come and interact with peers. The organization also has specific workers that help with finding shelter, apartments, and jobs. They also have a community closet for clothing that is open every Tuesday and Thursday. You must be 18 years old, be drug free while on premises, and follow basic rules to come to the Denver House.

After having done a detailed study of the projected financial statements for the upcoming year, we have been able to identify a few glaring financial pitfalls the center has to beware of. The center has a lot of government aid provided to it but it also faces a host of

Throughout the years public health efforts have evolved in order to meet health care need of populations. Despite advances the United States continues to have high morbidity rates of individuals with chronic illness. Adding to the rates, many Americans are suffering from mental health disorders. The issue caused many research studies to focus on integrating behavioral health and primary care in order to reduce health disparities in the nation. This paper will analyze how the integration of behavioral health in primary care facilities help serve the need of our population.

On Friday September 14th, 2017, I attended the Behavioral Health Integration Advisory Committee Meeting. The main purpose of this committee is to discuss Nebraska’s care plan on how to properly deal with behavioral health institutions and what policies should be implemented to behavioral health institutions in Nebraska. The selection of the committee is by election every 2 years. There are 14 voting members on the committee that are represented from all areas of behavioral health in Nebraska.

The National Council is an organization helping people with addictions to veterans with behavior health issues such as PTSD as well as spreading awareness and educating on mental first aid. The National Council for Behavioral Health prides itself on being the unifying voice of America’s mental health and addictions treatment organizations. Partnered with approximately 2,500 member organizations, the National Council claims to be committed to all Americans having access to high-quality, comprehensive, care that explores unlimited opportunities for recovery. The National Council brought Mental Health First Aid to America and has documented that more than 500,000 individuals have been trained as a mental health first aider. The National

The patient is very independent in his home and is able to perform all ADLS within the home without any addtional assistance. MSW asked patient if he was interested in any addtional care giving support in the home, but patient declined addtional support at this time. Patinet stated he gets transportation from his neiabors to the store when needed. MSW offered the patient additional transportation services, but the patient declined needing any addtional transportation services at this time.Patient reported falling back in 2004 off the steps and was air lifted to the hospital. Patient reports having diffculty paying doctors and helicoter bills. Patinet's only income is through SS for $847. Patient reported that was the only time he was fallen in his life. Patinet has only been in the hospital two times during his lifetime. MSW offered life alert services, but the patient was not interested. Patient stated his only concern was being able to afford his doctor and helicotor transportion bills. MSW connected AHCCCS and spoke to represtative regarding getting patient signed up for the medicare savings program. Representative stated the patient has already applied for AHCCCS back in

As a refresher, I am interning at Mercy Behavioral Health Service Coordination Unit (MBH-SCU). Overall, I am enjoying the roles and activities in MBH-SUC and I believe that the experience is a very valuable learning practice. This reaction paper discusses a concept as it relates to my field practicum/field experience: Diversity and inclusion in healthcare organizations.

Tristan is a sixteen year old male that has been admitted to Newport News Behavioral Health Center for the following reasons: mood instability, impulsivity, substance abuse, and poor impulse control.

September 9, 2015. We did not receive repayment from the Advocate Health and Hospital so we again requested a recoupment on November 10, 2015 which we never received a response to. Since we did not receive a refund from Advocate Health and Hospital we recouped money from a payment made to them on December 9, 2015. The initial request for recoupment was made on September 9, 2015 which

South Florida Behavioral Health Clinic, Inc. is a comprehensive and federally qualified health clinic serving residents of all ages, races and ethnicities, with or without insurance, within Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties for more than 15 years. SFBHC encompasses 6 health clinics across South Florida, and employ approximately 25 providers with over 135 staff members. The SFBHC main purpose is to provide residents in South Florida with effective treatments and services for mental and/or substance use disorders. Recent changes in the United States health system has helped remove barriers for citizens to access behavioral health services. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, a range of health plans are being required to cover essential benefits including mental health and substance abuse treatments.8 The Affordable Care Act extends the impact of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) so that many health plans must offer coverage for mental health or substance use disorders with at least an equal level of benefits as the plans offer for the treatment of physical health problems.8 Services at SFBHC include: individual/group counseling, supportive services, evidence-based treatment and

1. Before you contact an agency, do some research Is the agency a registered non-profit organization? Are they supported by other larger organizations (e.g., church, United Way, state or federal agency)? What else do you know about the agency’s location, hours, clientele, funding support, etc.? Do they have a web site, social media, or other sources of information?

Per our conversation, the hospital that you inquired of is Sundance Behavioral Health: Ft. Worth location (intermediate outpatients), Garland & Arlington location (in-outpatients age from 7-80 years-old [male & female]). If the student is desperate for hours-experience, I would say the Arlington location is preferable.

Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) is the area’s leading expert and resources in advancing behavioral health and wellness. They assist in guiding innovative approaches to prevention, initial intervention, treatment, and reclaim for people who are comprised in mental health and substance use disorders to assist build healthier individuals, stronger families, and safer communities. This paper is deeming with the purpose of explaining the mission statement, and the responsibilities of the Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB).

Annually half a million Ohioans Including children, working adults and seniors access mental health and addiction services through the state’s Medicaid program. (Wirtz, 2017) With the severe and pervasive opioid crisis and the rise in suicide Governor Kasich initiated comprehensive reforms to expand access to mental health and addiction treatment services in the State of Ohio. The actions taken during the Kasich Administration have stabilized the system and rebuilt the safety net, resulting in an increased number of individuals who are able to receive treatment and support for mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Ohio Medicaid will expand Medicaid rehabilitation options for individuals with the

Rosemont Center is located in Columbus, Ohio. It provides for the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being of troubled youth and their families. Rosemont is committed to helping children in need; it is dedicated to healing and renewing youths with a history of trouble and abuse. Rosemont provides the unconditional acceptance, treatment, counseling, education and hope that the youths urgently need to be more productive members of the community. Rosemont had two locations, Rosemont-Bay Saint Louis and Rosemont-Jackson (Swayne, Duncan & Ginter, 2008).