Treatment for persons with mental disabilities or substance abuse problems requires a multi-disciplinary team approach.
Treatment staff consists of a psychiatrist, therapist, counselor, emergency service worker, nurse, and case manager.
Day Support/Rehabilitation services are provided at the
Behavioral Health Centers (BHC's), Developmental Training Centers (DTC's) and
Community Support Services Centers (CSSC's).
Residential services are provided at Ashley Manor, Rainbow House, Brandon Home,
Alberta Manor, Marc Manor, Gateway Apartments, as well as an Intermediate Care
Facility (ICF_MR) (Hope House) to be opened in early 2005.
The following treatment modalities are utilized to assist the consumers:
- Medication to bring symptoms under control;
- Therapeutic intervention to increase problem solving and coping skills;
- Rehabilitation to learn or relearn personal, social, and independent living skills and sheltered employment;
- Consumer and family education to learn about the disability, its treatment and available service;
- Illness monitoring and relapse control to lessen the chance of getting sick again; and
- Access to community resources to help the mentally disabled person maintain stability and remain in the home environment.
- Transition assistance as individuals are admitted to or discharged from inpatient facilities, residential treatment centers and training centers.
The Board believes that services to the mentally disabled and substance abuser must ensure:
- Personal Dignity
- Individualized Service
- Least Restrictive Setting
- Non-discrimination
- Family Involvement and Support
- Coordination with other Community Services
- Confidentiality
- Protection and Advocacy
- Quality of Care
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