Okaloosa County BOCC — January 8, 2013 — BCI BOCC Presentation 2-19-13 — reading text

Bridgeway Center Inc Inc. Don Amunds (Chairman) Commissioner District 4 Presentation to the Board of Dave Parisot (Vice Chairman) Commissioner District 2 Countyy Commissioners Nathan Boyles Commissioner District 3 Okaloosa County Wayne Harris Commissioner District 1 February 19, 2013 Kelly Windes Commissioner District 5 Daniel Cobbs, MPA, FACHE Jim Curry Chief Executive Officer County Administrator Okaloosa County  2013 Board of Trustees Jack Burkett, BS Les Chambers, BPS Board Chair Tom Downey, Downey BA Shirley “Sam” Perman, RN 1st Vice Chair/Chair Elect Joyce Kiser, BS Barbara Palmgren, Ed.D 2nd Vice Chair Jon Morris, MS Susan S san Reed, Reed MS Secretary Betsy Thomas, MPA Doug Burgess, Burgess MPA Treasurer 2  What’s So Special About Ok l Okaloosa’s ’ Community C it Psychological Health Care? EVERYTHING! 3  Bridgeway Center Inc. (BCI) BCI is a Countywide independent non-profit 501(c)(3) Critical Access Psychological Health Care Organization that provides medical and psychological treatment for people who suffer(ed) direct or indirect substance use and mental health disorders. Visit www.BridgewayCenter.org & www.SoundsideWellness.com 4  Who We Are Critical Access Psychological Health Care Professionals We have been providing access and treatment for 46 years. We have been nationally accredited for over 17 y years. 5  Bridgeway Center Inc. Has Been A Low Risk Auditee For 14 Consecutive Years An entity may be deemed a low‐risk auditee if it meets certain criteria, which h h include l d hhaving a Single l Audit d performed f d in each h off the two previous years, having unqualified financial statements in each of the two previous years; having no material weaknesses over financial reporting, no material noncompliance, and no questioned costs in each of the two previous years. 6  Public Safety Risk? Know o Your ou Risk! s 7  Why We Are Here Public Safety by Providing Critical Access for Families and Protecting Children, Adolescents and Individuals. Our Programs are in 11 Locations to Ease Access for Residents. 8  2012/13 BOCC Operating Expenses For Baker Act Related Clients Crisis Hotline/Rape Crisis Center/Sexual Trauma Team $79,584 Psychiatric Medical Services (Children & Adults) $33,455 Outpatient Therapeutic Intervention (Children & Adults) $36,708 Case Management* (Children & Adults) $67,800 Indigent Drug Program $26,496 Case Management serves people with psychiatric disabilities to improve their function *Case and/or prevent further deterioration to give support and maintain their self‐sufficiency for independent living. These funds contribute to the care of approximately 9 000 clients seen ann 9,000 annually. all 9  A Dedicated Team of Medical Treatment Professionals Trained and Licensed Counselors and Consultation Leaders with Crisis Management Team “Stress Debriefings” for Workplace p Disaster Events. Mobile In-Home Behavioral/Supportive Housing Services and Case Managers. 10  We Serve You with Seasoned Specialists Each Bring Their Own Specialists, Unique Areas of Expertise 11  Why We Are of Value 46 Years of Commitment to Our Core Values and Principles Serving and Protecting Children, Adolescents & Adults with Psychological Health in Okaloosa County. 12  How We Help We are Psychological Health Professionals Who Provide Crisis Intervention, Trauma Recovery, Sexual Trauma Team, Rape Crisis Center, Crisis Hotline and Victim Services Including Serving as Your Recovery Advocate. 13  How Case Management Is Essential Case Management Serves People with Psychiatric Disabilities to Support and Maintain Self-Sufficiency for Independent Living. 14  Case Management C M tOOptimizes ti i Potential Improved Improved Improved Improved Life Skills Communication Relationships Work Skills Performance 15  We Use Science With Evidence-Based Evidence Based Practices Extending Lives of People with Substance Use and Mental Illness Medical Disorders 16  We Are About Building Resilience to Adversity Through People Relationships with Skilled and Dedicated Professionals in Psychological Treatment since 1966. 17  What Does Bridgeway Center Inc. Offer Okaloosa County? A Critical A. C iti l A Access ffor C Crisis i i SSupportt tto P Preventt Hospitalizations. B Trained Professionals with Proven Skills in Psychiatric B. Medicine, Psychological Testing, Baker Act On-Call Counselors, Mobile Crisis Management Team Training, Trauma Counselors, Recovery Centers, Psychiatric Medication Management, and Life Skills Training. 18  What Does Bridgeway g y Center Inc. Offer Okaloosa County? C. Mobile In-Home Behavioral/Supportive Services in the Client’s Residence. D. Employee Assistance Programs Using Wellness Models for Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment. 19  The Crisis Hotline Provides Crisis Intervention For: • Potential Suicides • Other Harmful Situations • Domestic Violence • Referral Resources Services • Abuse, Assault & Neglect • Assist with Victim Advocate • Sexual Violence Services • Violence Related Calls • Victim’s Compensation Claims • Spousal Abuse • Access to the Sexual Trauma • Child Abuse Team • Elder Abuse 20  Our Work Is For The Greater Good To Give Critical Access For Treatment for Substance Abuse & Mental Health (SAMH) 21  Success Story Regarding Hotline Services A young lady was held captive in her home with her children. She was horriblyy violated, assaulted and held captive leavingg her fearful of human contact, feeling isolated and unable to reach out for help. In the depths of her despair with no where else to turn, she called the Crisis Hotline/Rape Crisis Center. The caring and professionally trained staff member was empathetic with her situation and linked her to a Sexual Trauma Team member who through compassionate support helped her to begin the healing process. She calls time to time to thank the Crisis Hotline Staff for helping her in her time of need. 22  DUTY of the State is Justice DUTY of the County Commissioners is Community Wellness & Prosperity DUTY of Each Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) is Public Safety 23  DUTY of Bridgeway Center Inc. is Critical Access To Psychological Treatment 24  We are Residents of Okaloosa County and BCI Clients… Clients Not a Line Item Number on the Budget. Budget 25 Thank You for Your Continued Support and Allowing Bridgeway Center Inc. to S Serve the th Residents R id t off Okaloosa County with Access to Meet Their Psychological Health Care Needs. www BridgewayCenter org www.BridgewayCenter.org