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ACT: A Vital Strategy in Fulfilling the Promise of Olmstead. OCEACT Conference Lane Community College June 13, 20017. Overview. 1. ACT- the vital framework for community integrated treatment 2. Areas of Focus within the Oregon Performance Plan and Olmstead Plan
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ACT: A Vital Strategy in Fulfilling the Promise of Olmstead OCEACT Conference Lane Community College June 13, 20017
Overview 1. ACT- the vital framework for community integrated treatment 2. Areas of Focus within the Oregon Performance Plan and Olmstead Plan 3. Challenges moving forward 4. Changing the paradigm
Olmstead Policy Olmstead
What is Community Integration? “Individuals with disabilities should have the opportunity to live like people without disabilities. They should have the opportunity to be employed, have a place to call home, and be engaged in the community with family and friends.” Bazelon Center July 2013
Oregon Performance PlanAreas of Focus • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) • Crisis Services • Supported Housing • Peer-Delivered Services • Oregon State Hospital • Acute Psychiatric Care • Emergency Departments • Supported Employment • Secure Residential Treatment Facilities • Criminal Justice Diversion
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES • Baseline CY 2015: 815 individuals served in ACT • By 6/30/17: 1,050 individuals served in ACT • By 6/30/18: 2,000 individuals served in ACT
Challenges • Capacity, waiting lists, reimbursement • “Dangerousness” and other risks • Housing • Stigma
Changing the Paradigm • Expanding our view of the possible • A new view of risk
For More Information Rick Wilcox Olmstead Policy Coordinator 503-945-5955 Richard.A.Wilcox@state.or.us Cissie Bollinger Project Director, Oregon Performance Plan 503-947-5543 Cissie.M.Bollinger@state.or.us Michael Oyster Choice Model and SBIRT Coordinator 503-945-9813 Michael.W.Oyster@state.or.us