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Begining July 1: ADAMHS will implement an important change!
Effective July 1, 2014, the ADAMHS Board will be implementing an important change in the way residents who are in need of services can receive those services, assessments and referrals. The following changes will be implemented:• Montgomery County residents no longer have to go to Crisis Care first to be assessed and referred to treatment providers.
• They may go to a provider of their choice. IMPORTANT: If they are indigent, they need to know that they should seek services from a provider who accepts indigent clients or they may be billed for services rendered.
• Residents without insurance, Medicaid or little/no income may receive services from ADAMHS contracted agencies.
• A directory of providers, including ADAMHS contracted agencies, is available at www.mcadamhs.org or by calling 937-443-0416.
• Persons in crisis may still call CrisisCare at 224-4646.
Release of Montgomery County Poisoning Death Review Report
Today, May 27th, 2014, Montgomery County's Public Health department released the Summary of Montgomery County Poisoning Death Review for 2010 - 2013.There was a dramatic increase in the overall number of unintentional drug overdose deaths in Montgomery County, from 162 deaths in 2012 to 226 in 2013. Unintentional drug overdose deaths have increased continuously in Montgomery County since 2010, but the increase of 64 deaths from 2012 through 2013 is unprecedented.
The increase of an additional 64 accidental drug overdose cases from 2012 through 2013 doubles the increase of 32 additional unintentional drug overdoses from 2011 to 2012.
There was a significant increase in the number of deaths involving heroin, from 95 in 2012 to 132 in 2013. This continues a trend that began in late 2011 and is of great public health concern. Get the Full Report here
Montgomery Co. Officials Using Billboards for Heroin Prevention
The Sheriff's Office and the Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board announced they will each be funding an electronic billboard to put in different areas of town. The billboards highlight the deadly problem in the county and encourage people to call the special crisis help line.
The first 3 days of the billboard campaign yielded 29 phone calls to the hotline. If you know someone who needs help call the hotlline number 937-853-4343.
"The people who are dying are not junkies who are shooting up in some dark alley," said Montgomery County Commissioner Dan Foley. "The people who are dying are our mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers."
"In 2012, 680 people died of heroin overdose across the state. A 30% increase from 2011." said Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plumber.
The in-depth study for heroin use in Montgomery County shows a continual increase.
Here are some current numbers when it comes to the deaths due to unintentional overdoses in the county:
- 2010 = 127 deaths
- 2011 = 130 deaths (+ 7)
- 2012 = 162 deaths (+ 32)
- 2013 = 226 deaths (+ 64)
Download the Report for 2013 here
On average, 500 Montgomery County residents are taken to emergency rooms or the coroner's office each year after a drug overdose.
IIf you would like to help donate, call the Sheriff's Office at 937-225-4009.
The ADAMHS Board of Montgomery County and
Montgomery County Department of Job & Family Services- Children Services Division present:
The Center for Adoption Support and Education’s
Training For Adoption Competency (TAC)
The Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) is a comprehensive training for professionals in the mental health and child welfare fields
to provide them with the clinical knowledge and skills they need to effectively serve the adoption kinship network.Developed by a panel of national experts, the standardized curriculum is based on adoption knowledge, values and skill competencies. Through information sharing, written resources, experiential learning, case studies, role playing, and introspective work, you’ll develop the competencies you need to enhance your career and enrich the lives of clients.
TAC has been rigorously evaluated through an initial pilot program and subsequent replications in which instructional delivery, learning outcomes, and impact on clinical practice were assessed. Trainees have not only given the training consistently high ratings for quality and relevance, but all have reported positive changes in their practice consistent with increased adoption competency.
We are the only site in Ohio to offer this evidence-based training by trainers that have been trained by the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) in Maryland http://adoptionsupport.org. The research supports that this is a very effective model to train counselors and change their practice patterns when dealing with individuals and families in need of adoption support. For more information click HERE