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| Consumer Directed Programs | Programs run by consumers and can include drop in center, case management, or single assist such as SSDI. Research supports these programs benefit both staff and attendees. Staff experience increased self esteem and confidence and clients benefit from empathetic providers who better understand their needs. |
| Congregate care | A living situation in which individuals with mental illness reside together and get services within the community |
| Ex-Patient Movement | A group of individuals who have past experiences with mental illness working together to fight for equal rights and better treatment as well as providing support to others who have mental illness through self help groups and non traditional treatment |
| Natural Supports | Resources and assistance that are already in the target environment |
| NIMBY | "Not in my back yard" and refers to hostility of communities to keep residential facilities out of their neighborhoods |
| Gentrification | Purchasing and restoring homes in urban areas that are run down with the effect of increasing property values but possibly dislodging economically disadvantaged residents. |
| Types of Dual Diagnosis Groups | Double Trouble in Recovery; Dual Recoveries Anonymous; Two challenges and One Path Recovery Circle |
| 12 Step Programs | We Can and Do Recover Circle; Emotions Anonymous |
| Non 12 Step Programs | Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance; Schizophrenics Anonymous; Recovery Inc.; Wellness Recovery Circle |
| National Organizations that connect to local groups | National Mental Health Consumer's Self Help Clearinghouse; National Empowerment Center; Consumer Organization and Networking Technical Assistance Center; American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse |
| Four Areas addressed by self help groups that focus on recovery from substance abuse problems | Physical; Psychological; Social; Spiritual |
| Physical area of focus in sa | This area focuses on getting all abused substances out of the body and overcoming cravings leading the body to health again |
| Psychological area of SA focus | Focuses on no longer denying ones addiction becoming emotionally stable; knowing ones strengths and weaknesses; creating a desire to live substance free and forming a picture of one's identity separate from abuse and forming a plan to stay drug free |
| Social Area of SA focus | area focuses on making up for past behavior that has harmed others, building new friendships and relationships that are supportive, identify life activities away from substance abuse and correcting problems that were caused by the addiction |
| Spiritual Area of SA focus | Area focuses on finding value and meaning in life looking to a higher power for support overcoming shame and guilt of past behavior and finding a way to help others with problems. |
| Fair Housing Act | This law was passed in 1968 and has been amended since. The law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in housing related areas and is enforced by HUD. Individuals can not refuse to sell, rent or provide financing for individuals based on disability. |
| Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act | This law passed in 1973 and prohibits discrimination on basis of disability by any program receiving federal financial assistance. |
| Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act | The law passed in 1990 and prohibits discrimination based on disability in all areas of services or programs receiving federal funding. Hud enforces this in regard to housing programs and referrals |
| Job Club | This is an organization focused on providing its members with all the tools and resources needed to seek employment. This includes training in needed skills such as interviewing and completing applications, access to equipment and technology such as phones and computers and a peer support network |
| Sheltered Workshops | This is a group or agency that obtains specific manufacturing jobs from area business. These jobs are completed by individuals with disabilities in a supervised environment. Employees are paid for each item they complete based on the production rate of non disabled workers. this resource can be an initial step to finding a job in a competitive marketplace or a permanent job for those with severe disabilities. |
| Affirmative Industries | These are businesses owned by an agency assisting people with disabilities. The agency employs its clients to work in these businesses. Contracts are obtained with area businesses. Clients working in this environment have good work experience with needed support but have few choices in their job. |
| Principles important to successful mediation | Atmosphere should be cooperative; approach should be positive and focus on future improvement or success; Outcomes should emphasize that there are no winners or losers; The entire process should be voluntary in nature to foster acceptance for outcomes and any party can leave mediation at any time; Process should have complete honesty and openness; should be completely impartial and remain neutral; assurances and adherence to confidentiality is vital and should offer creative and original solutions. |
| Role of Justice Department in ADA complaints | Provides mediation at no cost to either party; Goal is to avoid excessive costs associated with investigations and court proceedings; Mediation is non binding until both parties sign an agreement and either party can abandon the mediation at any time prior to signing an agreement. If mediation is unsuccessful, legal action can be taken. |
| Goals of Substance Abuse and Mental Health services Administration (SAMHSA) | Main goal is to provide the opportunity for all individuals to live within the community regardless of illness or substance abuse. Sub goals are designed to achieve the following: change the mental health system; Increase the number of individuals the system can serve; increase choice of services; obtain better life quality and treatment results for people with dual diagnosis; use scientific research to find best practices. |
| Tools used by SAMHSA | Grants to community agencies and organizations; funding research and clinical studies; providing information and training to mental health providers and the entire community; coordination numerous programs whose services can benefit mental health consumers and substance abuse consumers. |
| Identify positive outcomes of self help groups | Social networking; moving from helplessness to self reliance; learn new coping skills; escape from constant structure of treatment; Improved interaction and productivity in society; availability of natural support network; opportunity to function as a role model. |
| Section 8 Vouchers | Gov't funding to offset cost of housing. Goal is to provide low income individuals with more choice in housing markets and avoid cluster housing. Consumers pay 40% and local housing authority pays LLD the rest through funding provided localities by HUD. |
| Section 8 Mainstream Program for persons with disabilities | Bean in 1997, set aside specific section 8 housing for persons with disabilities. Hoped this would increase availability of housing that had been reduced by some programs with designated single bedroom units as available for elderly only. These programs are administered by Planned Housing Authorities,(local) but few actually apply for funds. Became open to the private non profits to apply for funds. |
| Planned Housing Agencies | Local housing authority agencies that administer HUD programs and funding. Directed by elected officials. Rent paid by participants can not exceed fixed percentages, usually 30%, or less and HUD provides funds to cover all expenses not collected in rent. |
| Employment Opportunities for MI clients | Touring different businesses; Volunteering; Job sampling programs; job shadowing; Interactive internships- after comprehensive assessment of skills and desires, client is placed in agency to do internship. May be paid or not -usually for those pursuing a Career path. |
| Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness(PAIMI) | Free mental health advocacy programs. Provide services that protect rights and safety. PAIMI handles issues such a as forced medication, lawsuits, treatment such as seclusion. Additionally, legal advice and assistance. Usually represent those in hospitals or incarcerated individuals. |
| ADA protection in employment | Prohibits discrimination by employers based on disability. Law covers all aspects of employment. If individual requires accommodations, it must be provided. Reasonable means that the cost is not excessive in comparison with the business production and does not interfere with necessary business practices. Violations of rights under this law can be remedied by filling a complaint with initiates investigation and possible legal action. |
| Shelter Plus Care Program | Intended to help homeless mentally ill persons find permanent shelter through special rental programs with llds or agencies. Funds can be used to support programs such as tenant base rental programs or sponsor based rentals which is partnership between the helping agencies and local housing authorities. |
| Independent Living Movement | Movement which increases ability to live independently and become advocates of their own rights. Based on the belief that its external obstacles such as physical impediments and people attitudes that prevent independent living not disabilities. The movement also emphasizes the importance of individual choice even the right to make risky or ill advised decisions. Prevailing belief is that most disabled individuals can take care of themselves with training and support. Movement has led to the creation of independent living centers or resource organizations. Peer run centers providing training, socialization, support. |
| Four Areas the SSA considers in psychiatric disability | 1. Activities of daily living such as paying bills, hygiene, cooking and cleaning. 2. Social Functioning and interaction such as relationships with friends and family. 3. Person's ability to concentrate, self pace and maintain stamina in completing a job for an extended period of time, (6-8 hours). 4. Person's level of acceptance or tolerance for competitive work environment. Considers if a person potential disability limits ability to compete in the job market. Disability must be present without interruption for 1 year. |
| Core Principles of Negotiation | Come prepared; non personal; emotions under control; confine conversations; cannot be unilateral; never reduce an offer before receiving counteroffer; never make final offer first; have other options in case need to walk away; seek expert help when needed; do not over estimated the other party; do not rush. |
| Community Development Block Grant Program | designed to provide housing options , improve quality of life, and increase opportunity for individuals in low income brackets. Community must provide 70% of funding to the 30% provided by HUD; Is broad in activities including support other than just housing itself. |
| Supportive Housing Program | Primarily designed to assist homeless people finding housing and receiving the needed services to keep the housing. Also support Safe Haven services which offer highly supported living environments with communal kitchen and baths. Provides gateway to permanent housing. |
