Public policy & statutes
Public policy is policy created by governments on the basis of public interest
Local government
State government
Federal government
Note: A statute is a law, a policy is a step by step outline that meets a goal or mission
Explain
Mental Health Parity Act
Addiction Equity Act
Prevention
Local government
State government
Federal government
Note: A statute is a law, a policy is a step by step outline that meets a goal or mission
Explain
Mental Health Parity Act
Addiction Equity Act
Prevention
Define the role of
(in mental health treatment & prevention)
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Medicaid
Give one example of public policy on mental health/addiction treatment/prevention from each form of government and how that policy impacts service delivery
Local government
state government
federal government
Medicaid
Give one example of public policy on mental health/addiction treatment/prevention from each form of government and how that policy impacts service delivery
Local government
state government
federal government
Understand that Public Policy has a significant role in the prevention and treatment of mental illness & substance abuse
Write a short essay to demonstrate your understanding using the above information and resources
Factors &
warning signs
that increase risk for
mental health disorders
Describe the risk factors for mental illness in an essay for
Individual
Family
Community
Cultural or Ethnic Group
Introduction: Thesis statement, audience and purpose
Body: details and facts, cite your sources
Conclusion: Sum it up, what important points do you want to emphasize to the reader?
Hint... read your thesis statement again.
Individual
Family
Community
Cultural or Ethnic Group
Introduction: Thesis statement, audience and purpose
Body: details and facts, cite your sources
Conclusion: Sum it up, what important points do you want to emphasize to the reader?
Hint... read your thesis statement again.
Resource Binder
Include the eligibility criteria for each resource
eligibilty criteria: a predetermined measurement system to determine if a client is entitled to recieve their services
Sections of your binder
Health & Wellness
Medical
Financial
Parenting
Substance abuse
Mental health
Become familiar with State of Alaska Division of Public Assistance, incorporate them into your resource binder
eligibilty criteria: a predetermined measurement system to determine if a client is entitled to recieve their services
Sections of your binder
Health & Wellness
Medical
Financial
Parenting
Substance abuse
Mental health
Become familiar with State of Alaska Division of Public Assistance, incorporate them into your resource binder
The referral process
Read:
Woodside, M. & McClam, T. (2011). An introduction to human services (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
AND Read:
Woodside, M. & McClam, T. (2011). An introduction to human services (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
AND Read:
Essay - 250 word minimum + references
Based on the information about Frankie AND your knowledge of the referral process
When and how would you refer the family to another agency or resource? Be specific, use examples from the text and details from the case. Include your rationale.
Based on the information about Frankie AND your knowledge of the referral process
When and how would you refer the family to another agency or resource? Be specific, use examples from the text and details from the case. Include your rationale.