Mental Health Services Act
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), approved by voters in November 2004, allocates funds to assist counties and state agencies in meeting all responsibilities of the MHSA. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has awarded ___ million in funding to regional centers to develop and implement innovative projects. The timeframe for these projects is July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Projects focus on prevention, early intervention, and treatment for children and adult consumers with mental health diagnoses, and also provide support for families
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Transition Age Youth
Mental Health Program
(TAYMHP)
TRANSITION AGE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (TAYMHP) IS CONDUCTED BY NAME SAN DIEGO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN DIEGO REGINAL CENTER IN IMPERIAL COUNTY. OUR PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.
Our team will help to identify if someone is struggling with mental health concerns and connect to needed services; and provide strategies and support, including accompanying to IEP meetings.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE TRANSITIONS AGE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT?
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Individuals age 14 to 22
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Live in the Imperial Valley
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Are served by the San Diego Regional Center
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Have a dual diagnosis or are at risk of developing a mental health condition but no effectively accessing mental health services or treatment
FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
Mario Rios,
Program Manager
Phone: 760-970-4615
Cell: 760-259-8879
1503 N Imperial Ave, Suite 205
El Centro, CA 92243
TAYMHP Imperial Valley Project:
The proposed project will provide culturally and linguistically competent Peer Behavior Intervention to transition age individuals ages 14-22 who reside in Imperial County, have a dual diagnosis or at risk of developing a mental health condition, are served by San Diego Regional Center and/or are not effectively accessing mental health services or treatment.
NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties is partnering with San Diego Regional Center to provide these key services. Our bilingual team is comprised of Program Manager, Peer Behavior Interventionists and a Master’s Level Clinician.
The TAYMHP Imperial Valley Project is funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in partnership with the
Department of Developmental Services.
TAYMHP Imperial Valley Project Outcomes:
The Transition Age Youth Mental Health Project will provide support to at least 50 individuals per year and ensure that:
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100% of them have their risk assessment and related history reviewed during triage team meetings to evaluate behaviors, access to Mental Health, appropriate referrals for services, and/or evaluation of their performance in school and home
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80% of TAY identified as needing Mental Health services will be referred to them.
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90% attendance by a member of our team to school IEP meetings and will evaluate transition, employment, and educational goals for effectiveness.
Additionally, our program will:
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Provide training to at least 50 providers (clinicians, professionals, and service providers) on topics related to dual diagnosis / co-existing mental health conditions.
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Provide training to at least 50 family members, educators, and community members on topics related to developmental disabilities and mental health.
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Improve, expand, and or create higher educational program for careers in social work, direct service provider, and or behavioral science.
The TAYMHP Imperial Valley Project is funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in partnership with the
Department of Developmental Services.
TAYMHP Imperial Valley Project Timeline:
Year 1:
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Train project staff + 1 professional development activity
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Develop marketing materials
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Have all NAMI staff be PCT trained
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Have annual meetings with higher education for expansion or development of educational programs in SW, DSP, Beh. Scien.
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Quarterly outreach to SDRC Service Coordinators
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Conduct intakes and ongoing assessment
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Conduct training to 50 professionals on topics related to dual diagnosis/co-existing mental health conditions
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Attendance to IEP meetings
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Training to 50 family members or community members on mental health and co-existing conditions
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Data collection, evaluation and development of statistical reports.
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Recruit and hire staff.
Year 2:
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Revise marketing materials, as needed
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Have all NAMI staff be PCT trained
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Have annual meetings with higher education for expansion or development of educational programs in SW, DSP, Beh. Scien.
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Quarterly outreach to SDRC Service Coordinators
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Conduct intakes and ongoing assessment
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Conduct training to 50 professionals on topics related to dual diagnosis/co-existing mental health conditions
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Attendance to IEP meetings
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Training to 50 family members or community members on mental health and co-existing conditions
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Data collection, evaluation and development of statistical reports.
Year 3:
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Revise marketing materials, as needed
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Have all NAMI staff be PCT trained
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Have annual meetings with higher education for expansion or development of educational programs in SW, DSP, Beh. Scien.
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Quarterly outreach to SDRC Service Coordinators
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Conduct intakes and ongoing assessment
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Conduct training to 50 professionals on topics related to dual diagnosis/co-existing mental health conditions
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Attendance to IEP meetings
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Training to 50 family members or community members on mental health and co-existing conditions
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Data collection, evaluation and development of statistical reports.
The TAYMHP Imperial Valley Project is funded by the Mental Health Services
Act (MHSA) in partnership with the Department of Developmental Services.