MH&R BOARD of
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Present: |
Steve
Lippert - VC |
Pam McGlothlin |
Toni DeLuca |
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Kenny
Baughman |
Steven
Prentice |
Dan Ward |
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Vee
Reifsnyder |
Barbe
Limpert |
John
Fellhauer |
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Marlene
Boas |
Barbara
Hemphill |
Bill
Kimberlin |
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Leroy
Sizemore |
Eric
Zgodzinski |
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Office Staff: |
Kirk
Halliday |
Patty
Notestine |
Beth
Williams |
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Excused: |
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Bob
Kasayka |
Robert
Warner |
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Absent: |
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Guests: |
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Jerry
Plassenthal |
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Kim Brown |
Valerie
Caranfa |
Donna
Kelley |
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Karen
Russell |
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The Mental Health and Recovery Board of
Introduction of Guests — The Board welcomed all
guests in attendance.
Approval of Agenda — Kenny
moved to accept the agenda as presented, second by Eric, motion carried.
Secretary’s Report — Vee moved to accept the
minutes of the
Executive Director’s
Report:
Information
was distributed on the
The ODMH Community Plan has changed to a more meaningful planned document and move toward integration with ODADAS’ planning framework. Our goal is to provide useful information reflecting planned decision making, clear priorities, implementation of best practices and science-based strategies. Community feedback and use of information received as part of involvement with other groups will provide us with a base to follow, including focus groups around specific programs/target populations. Overview and key points will be presented at the February board meeting. The plan is due March 3rd.
Debbie
has met with Judge DeLamatre’s staff around the need for mental health services
in the Erie County Detention Facility working through details that would place
a clinician on-site approximately three days a week to perform specific
functions. A recent disturbing finding shows a lot of severe mental disorder,
particularly bipolar disorder, in the jails that goes totally undiagnosed. Once
particulars have been worked through, it is our hope to move forward in the
fourth quarter of FY 08 (April-May).
CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement
Planning:
AOD Committee “Alcohol and Drug Programs/Services Funded by the Board”
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Kenny moved
to recess the regular board meeting, second by Barbara, motion carried. Barbe moved
to convene the AOD (Alcohol Other Drug) Committee, second by Pam, motion
carried.
Bayshore
Counseling Services, Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services, and The Giving
Tree presented a “smorgasbord” of sorts, and a general overview to educate
board members on the array of services and programs provided through these
agencies with funding from the Mental Health and Recovery Board. Hand-outs were
provided to the Board from all three agencies.
Topics included (but not limited to):
· Stages of Change Model
· First Steps to Sobriety
· Indigent Driver Program
· Put Parenting First
· Benchmark
· Family
· Underage Drinking Program
· S.T.A.R. Program
· All Stars
· Incredible Years
· Stop Bullying Now
· Family Action Plan
· Strengthening Families
· Youth at Risk
· Understanding Sobriety
· Seven Challenges
· Home Based Services
· SAMI (Substance
Abusing Mentally Ill)
· Adult IOP/Aftercare
· Continuing Care/After Care
· LifeSkills Training
· Teen Intervene
· Alcohol/Drug Programs and Services
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Kenny moved to adjourn the AOD committee, second by
Dan, motion carried. Bill moved to return back to regular session, second by
Kenny, motion carried.
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Please note that
the cassette tape used to record the meeting malfunctioned at this point.
It was noted
that fringe benefits are 40.6% of wages and salaries (this includes hospitalization, PERS, and Medicare).
Vacation
usage runs (calendar year) January 1, through December 31. Our updated policy allows for
carry-over of eighty hours unless permission has been granted from your
supervisor.
Consent Agenda:
Resolution No. 01-2008-01: Whereas the attached Consent
Agenda has been reviewed for appropriateness and compliance with Board
Policies; therefore, Kenny resolved the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie
and
The Lucas
County Board has a very well done commercial running on television. This is
something we should all take a look at for future reference. Beth will call
Lucas County Board and get a copy for board review.
A request
from the board solicitor has been made concerning public records. When this is
received back the board will be informed.
New Business: None
Commentary from our
guests:
Mr. Plassenthal, MRDD
Superintendent, thanked the board for all of their support during these
difficult times, and asked the board to consider a better way of collaborating
and supporting each other in providing support for families when there is a
dually diagnosed member so that there is an equitable amount of support from multiple
agencies. Within the last six months there was a situation with a family member
who has a daughter with mild mental retardation and severe mental health
issues. The family supported her in their home for almost 22 years. When the
daughter became such a problem the family sought support for six months and was
unable to get the help they needed. Subsequently, she was placed into a
residential facility, but could possibly still return to our community. We need to do a better job as agencies across
the board in figuring these things out and in a more timely fashion.
Ms. Byers, Oak House Director,
said all our welcome to visit the Oak House at any time. The residents would
appreciate meeting the board members, learning a little more about them, and
what they do professionally.
Review Decisions Made and Action:
Toni reviewed the actions of the
Board.
No discussion/review on the
December board meeting evaluations.
Adjournment — Kenny moved the meeting
adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted,