Engage AACPS in dialog regarding Prevention Services, Programming and Resources for School Schools Increase student participation in prevention and wellness activities in schools through SADD chapters Maintain and expand Media Contest Promote prevention resources in school-based committees such as PTA’s, Business Advisory Groups and Signature Program Leaders Promote prevention resources among school personnel Conduct a Youth Consumption Survey in middle and high schools Maintain updated prevention resource links to information on-line All prevention agencies, AACPS, private schools AACPS, private schools All prevention agencies, AACPS, private schools Objective 1.2 Increase the access to Supportive Services and Healthy Lifestyle Resources Action Responsible Agencies Progress/Updates Promote activities that teach healthy lifestyle choices (Yoga, Relaxation, Mindfulness Training, Smoking cessation) Promote activities with the Healthy Anne Arundel Brand Train county residents in Mental Health 1st Aid Promote wellness media links, DVD’s and resources Promote sober leisure events and activities Promote prevention resources, services and programming to recreational councils, youth sports leagues, coaches’ clinics AA County Recreation & Parks, other private providers, AACPS Anne Arundel Mental Health Agency, private providers, AACPS, AACPD All prevention agencies, AACPS, private schools Anne Arundel County Department of Health Health Anne Arundel Partners Anne Arundel Community College Objective 1.3 Engage corporate partners to increase prevention and awareness messaging Action Responsible Agencies Progress/Updates
Submit Strategic Plan to DHMH Behavioral Health Administration Implement approved Strategic Plan: Conduct the Maryland Public Opinion Survey(MPOS) Publicize results of MPOS Fatal Overdose Review Team (FORT) Naloxone Training Good Samaritan Law Education Media Campaign with ”Denial is Deadly” messaging Prescription Drug Boxes Parent and Youth Education about the risks of Opioids and Heroin Parent and Youth Education about safe storage and safe disposal of prescription medication Physician, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Dentist Education on Prescribing practices and talking to patients about the risks of prescription opioids Increase availability of Naloxone to interested community members Anne Arundel County Department of Health AACPD, AAC Partnership for Children Youth and Families, OMPP coalition Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency Objective 1.5 Offer services and programs for children and families to prevent substance use disorders Action Responsible Agencies Progress/Updates Complete additional cycles of Strengthening Families and seek funding for SPF cycles. Maintain recovery programs for adolescents who have substance use issues Offer training, community presentations, and public forums about alcohol and substance use prevention strategies Maintain website with resources and information Anne Arundel County Department of Health AAC Partnership for Children Youth and Families, Community coalitions Annapolis Youth Services Bureau Peak Youth Services Bureau Anne Arundel Mental Health Agency
Goal 2: Deliver quality behavioral health treatment & services Objective 2.1: Develop bridge services between crisis and treatment that includes multisite & same day assessments Action Responsible Agencies Progress/Updates Create Workgroup to develop action steps Co-occurring Disorders (COD) Steering Committee AAMC BWMC Pathways Objective 2.2: Increase access to same day/night outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential detoxification and partial hospitalization treatment services based on independent assessment and holistic treatment planning. Action Responsible Agencies Progress/Updates Assess current availability of same day services, gaps and barriers. Determine the role that Peer Support Specialists may provide. Encourage local officials support statewide funding for treatment on demand COD Steering Committee Members Treatment Providers Insurance Commission BHA/ValueOptions (Beacon Health Options Elected local officials Objective 2.3: Promote care coordination/care management availability from assessment through treatment planning, treatment, step down and aftercare to enhance long term recovery and wellness. Action Responsible Agencies Progress/Updates Collect data on cost of care coordination/ care management as compared to outcome (e.g. Mental Health & Crisis Response) to show the cost benefit Identify Wrap Around/Supportive Services (transportation, housing, employment, MA determination/redetermination) Identify the role of Peer Support COD Steering Committee Anne Arundel County Department of Health AACMHA Crisis Response System ROSC Steering Committee Recovery Support
and recovery. Service Providers Recovery Community Anne Arundel Community College Objective 3.2 Improve and maintain a county wide Recovery Oriented System of Care that is inclusive of families and allies. Action Responsible Agencies Progress/Updates Increase awareness of available Recovery Support Services (RSS) to providers and community, including professional services, wellness centers, and leisure activities Develop Recovery Support Services for family members, allies, and significant others to engage in the recovery process Promote long term recovery through hope and independence by developing resources for those experiencing relapse, grief/loss due to drug related events and other stressors especially for young adults. Provide age specific recovery oriented activities to address the needs of young adults. Incorporate consumer participation into planning, implementation and evaluation of all treatment & recovery services. Conduct Town Hall meeting to solicit treatment/recovery needs and solutions. Recovery Support Service Providers Treatment Providers Recovery Community Members Recovery Oriented System of Care Governor’s Grants Office Governor’s Office of Volunteers Objective 3.3 Decrease barriers to accessing recovery services, especially transportation housing, employment opportunities, and affordable treatment options Action Responsible Agencies Progress/Updates 1. Increase funding for Recovery Housing 2. Support private providers attaining MSARR accreditation. Anne Arundel County Department of Health