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Consumer Self Help Wellness and Recovery Centers MHSA Steering Committee April 18, 2019 1 Consumer Self Help Wellness and Recovery Centers  Community Services and Supports (CSS)  SAC-5 Work Plan: Wellness and Recovery  November 7, 2017, the Board of Supervisors supported moving forward a recommendation for expansion of MHSA programs for individuals with serious mental illness, who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, and may also have a co-occurring disorder. 2 1

Mission  Consumers Self Help Center was founded by a group of consumers who wanted to support each other and direct the services they receive.  Consumers Self Help Center’s (CSHC) mission is to develop and implement Consumer driven programs and services based on the self help philosophy to empower persons with psychiatric disabilities. Self Help  The Self Help philosophy is synonymous with the Wellness, Recovery and Resiliency philosophy through the promotion of values such as: o Self-Direction, o Person-Centered, o Empowerment, o Holistic, Strength Based, o Peer Support, o Self Responsibility, o Respect and Hope. 4 2

Wellness & Recovery Centers Wellness & Recovery Center Mission (North) 3637 Mission Ave. Bldg. B Carmichael, CA 95608 916-485-4175 Wellness & Recovery Center Bowling (South) 7171 Bowling Dr., Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95823 916-394-9195 Wellness & Recovery Program Objectives  The centers are consumer/family member directed and operated. The goal is to reduce the adverse consequences of serious mental health disturbances, the WRCs provide: – Inclusive, voluntary consumer driven, holistic approaches, – Are attentive to mental health and drug/alcohol disorders that are culturally responsive to the beliefs, traditions, values and languages of the individuals and families served. 3

Wellness & Recovery Program Objectives  The principles of the WRCs are directed by effective services and supports implemented through the development and expansion of values-driven, evidence-based and promising practices, which are sensitive and responsive to the client’s expressed culture and desired outcomes.  Services are based on increasing resiliency, improving problem-solving, developing and/or maintaining positive and healthy relationships and creating opportunities to build or maintain a meaningful life in the community. 7 4

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Medication Support Services  Wellness & Recovery Centers currently staffed to provide medication support services to 850 clients annually.  All Referrals for medication support services come through Adult Access* Phone : 916-875-1055 Must have Medi-Cal – Must meet Sacramento County Division of Behavioral Health’s Target – Population Operational Definition for Specialty Mental Health services Currently the Wellness & Recovery Centers have approximately 1000+ – medication support clients. * Persons experiencing homeless may attend an onsite orientation to enroll in medication support services 6

MHSA Expansion In 2017/2018 the Wellness & Recovery Centers expanded to offer  extended hours and Respite at our Mission location and Medication support services to our homeless clients at both locations. Currently our Mission location is open: 9:00 am to 8:45 pm Monday-Friday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturdays – Currently the Mission site is offering Respite services to our mental  health community. Respite services are available during our regular business hours Respite services are designed to provide some additional support in a  safe and calm environment for a short period usually 1-3 hours for individuals experiencing increased distress in hopes they will be diverted from crisis and or a more restrictive environment Homeless Orientation Currently WRC Bowling offers a walk in homeless orientation group to begin the intake process for homeless individuals seeking clinical services. Wednesday 12:00pm Currently WRC Mission offers a walk in homeless orientation group for homeless individuals seeking clinical services. Tuesdays at 10:30 am 7

Homeless Support Services  DMV Vouchers to obtain a replacement identification card  Birth Certificates (if born in California)  Cal-Fresh sign up  Medi-cal sign up  Housing groups – specifically on how to obtain housing, pointers on how to present yourself when applying for housing  Life skills for re-entering as well as maintaining in the community  Eviction support  Job support skills – resume and cover letter as well as mock interviews  Computer support – learning basic computer skills Housing and Client Support We have added Housing Subsidies and Support Services for Medication Support Clients who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless  Homeless housed  At Risk Stabilized  Other Support Services Provided 8

Homeless Services  Housing Subsidies and Support Services including assistance with: o Security deposits o Rent Gaps o Utility arrears o Short term hotel/motel vouchers o Housing documentation readiness and housing application fees 17 Success Story  We would like to share with you is that we had a client attend the homeless orientation on Wednesday, finished his intake appointment with the staff on Thursday, completed his psych appointment with the doctor on Friday morning and we were able to assist him in getting into a R&B on the same day. 9

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