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This document provides an overview of community-based behavioral health services in 11 counties of northeastern Oklahoma, covering 7,056 square miles and serving 70,000 American Indians. It details the urgent treatment needs of youth and highlights a comprehensive data collection effort initiated by the "Circles of Care" grant, including key informant interviews and extensive surveys. The report outlines current service locations, offered prevention and treatment services, and recommendations for improving service delivery through telehealth and enhanced collaboration among local agencies.
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Community Based Behavioral Health Services Daley Tearl, LMFT, LADC
Service Area(continued) • 11 counties in northeastern Oklahoma • 7,056 square miles • Urban – rural – very rural • 70,000 American Indians • 21,000 youth < 22 years • 4,000 youth require urgent care
Identifying Treatment Population • Received “Circles of Care” Grant 2005 • Allowed large data collection effort a) 64 key informant interviews b) 27 focus groups c) 1503 adult surveys (80 questions) d) 1505 adolescent surveys (45 questions) • Identified services needs • Provided treatment direction
Determining Service Need • Access to Services • Availability of services • Acceptability of Services
Current Service Locations • Six BH/SAS offices • In 15 Public Schools • In Eufaula Boarding School • Community Centers • Home Visits
Services Offered • Prevention Services a) after school program b) QPR training • Outpatient Mental Health • Outpatient Substance Abuse • Care Team
Services Offered(continued) • PCIT (two office locations) • Referrals for Crisis Hospitalization (limited funds) • Referrals For Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (limited funds) • SBIRT (three health clinics)
Ways to Improve Services(my point of view) • Telehealth • Health Information Exchange • Tribal, State, and other agency collaboration • Accreditation • Full EHR implementation • OHCA Flexibility a) telehealth b) SBIRT
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, and the bridge to our future.”- Alex Haley Questions or Comments?