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OHIO CARES

OHIO CARES. CONNECTING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE FOR ALL SERVICE MEMBERS. CHAPLAIN (CPT) NICK CHOU. OHIO CARES. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of OHIOCARES is to enhance the “safety net” of behavioral health services available for service members and their families. OHIO CARES.

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OHIO CARES

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  1. OHIO CARES CONNECTING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE FOR ALL SERVICE MEMBERS CHAPLAIN (CPT) NICK CHOU

  2. OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  3. OHIO CARES MISSION STATEMENT The mission of OHIOCARES is to enhance the “safety net” of behavioral health services available for service members and their families. OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  4. OHIO CARES DESCRIPTION OHIOCARES is a collaboration of state and local agencies supporting the behavioral health needs of service members and their families. Although the VA is the primary source of services for veterans, this partnership also identifies community based resources such as county alcohol, drug and mental health boards, public agencies, and private providers for all service members and their families. OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  5. OHIO CARES The Key Partners • Ohio National Guard • Ohio Department of Veterans Services • Ohio Department of Mental Health • Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services • Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities • Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers • Brain Injury Association of Ohio • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Case Western Reserve University • County Mental Health Boards OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  6. OHIO CARES “A Call to Action” OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  7. OHIO CARES OBJECTIVES Maintain and Grow the Network of Mental Health Providers available to service members and their families Train and Educate Providers on mental health issues related to the military Coordinate Mental Health Services for Service Members and their Families Promote Awareness about OHIOCARES and mental health issues related to the military OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  8. OHIO CARES Maintain and Grow the Network of Providers • The OHIOCARES Steering Committee meets every three months to provide direction for the organization • The OHIOCARES Sub Committee meets every other month to network and carry out the work of meeting the four objectives OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  9. OHIO CARES Maintain and Grow the Network of Providers • Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant • Database of OHIOCARES providers • Governor’s Office encourages providers to be TRICARE providers • Congressional Advocacy • Site Visits • Alcohol Reduction Workgroup OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  10. OHIO CARES Train and Educate Providers • Educational topics: PTSD, TBI, readjustment stress, military culture, and state/local resources • Training Seminars at conferences, hospitals, etc. • Statewide Training Event: ODMH Conference • 400 personnel trained (VA, State Hospitals, Social Service Agencies and State Agencies) • Cognitive Processing, Substance Abuse, Sleep Disturbances, Resiliency and Family Issues • Online training posted on OHIOCARES website • Kaptur Combat Health Initiative OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  11. OHIO CARES Coordinate Mental Health Services • Non-emergency referral help line • Resource Guide Book for referrals • OHIOCARES Website • Tri-Fold Brochure • Brief at Yellow Ribbon events and Suicide Prevention Trainings OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  12. OHIO CARES Promote Awareness • Leadership Emphasis • Suicide Prevention Training • Yellow Ribbon • Promotional Materials: magnets, postcards, posters • PBS Series “Our Community Cares” • Facebook “Ohio Veterans Connect” OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  13. OHIO CARES OHIOCARES AS A MODEL • Presented to all the Joint Force Headquarters Chaplains and full-time Chaplains of the 54 states and territories • Presented at the VA/DoD Evolving Paradigms Conference • Presented at the Congressional DoD Mental health Task Force • Presented at the VA/DoD Suicide Prevention Conference • Network of Care (For Service Members and Veterans) OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  14. OHIO CARES Key Contacts • OHIOCARES Chaplain • Chaplain (CPT) Nicholas Chou • Nicholas.a.chou@us.army.mil • (614) 336-4117 • Director of Psychological Health • Dr. Jeremy Kaufman • Jeremy.Kaufman@ceridian.com • (614) 336-7246 OHIOCARES (800) 761-0868 www.ohiocares.ohio.gov

  15. QUESTIONS?

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