Self-Directed Care for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness-Presentation Slides

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The document outlines a 2020 initiative by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to promote self-directed care for individuals with serious mental illness. The Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI) initiative is funded by SAMHSA and aims to empower patients by emphasizing self-determination and recovery in mental health care.<br /><br />Key components include:<br />- <strong>Continuing Education Credits</strong>: The live webinar offers CME credits for physicians and CE credits for psychologists.<br />- <strong>Faculty</strong>: Featured speakers include David Sarchet, LMHC, and Megan Cobb, MA, both from the Florida Self-Directed Care (SDC) program.<br />- <strong>Learning Objectives</strong>: Objectives include understanding self-determination, identifying components of self-directed care programs, comparing these to traditional services, and exploring the role of a life coach.<br /><br />The FloridaSDC program exemplifies the principles of self-determination by allowing participants to choose the services and resources necessary for their recovery. This model has been in place in Florida since 2002, initiated in Jacksonville by a grassroots group. It emphasizes the practical application of self-determination, underlining human rights and personal agency.<br /><br /><strong>Eligibility and Enrollment</strong>:<br />- Participants must be 18 or older, reside in specific counties, and have household incomes at or below 300% of the national poverty guidelines, among other requirements.<br />- <strong>Life Coaching</strong>: Life coaches help individuals achieve their goals by encouraging community involvement, advocacy, and developing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-certain) goals.<br /><br /><strong>Purchasing Guidelines</strong>: Services and items are categorized into clinical recovery services, recovery support services, and recovery enhancements, each with specific reimbursement rates. The guidelines stress fiscal responsibility and alternative funding sources to ensure efficient use of resources.<br /><br /><strong>Exit and Re-Entry Criteria</strong>: Participants can stay for up to seven years with annual recertification and opportunities for extensions.<br /><br />Lastly, the initiative highlights national developments, encourages participation in upcoming webinars, and offers resources for further consultation and learning. The document emphasizes the move towards self-directed care as an effective model for improving outcomes and empowering individuals with serious mental illnesses through personalized care and support.

Keywords

self-directed care

serious mental illness

American Psychiatric Association

SAMHSA

CSS-SMI

FloridaSDC program

life coaching

continuing education credits

recovery support

mental health empowerment