Agenda - 12-05-2016-13-6 - Information Item - Access to Mental Health Services Assessment

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Orange County Mental Health Gap Analysis Survey Q16 What is Orange County doing well in addressing the needs of its residents ages 0-25 with mental health and/or substance abuse conditions? Please comment below. Answered:62 Skipped:89 # Responses Date 1 I feel there is so much that still needs to be done with being able to help all residents with getting accessible mental 11/3/2016 3:57 PM health care.There are so many that fit into grey area and still don't qualify for IPRS funds or can access Pro-Bono Counseling. 2 School based mental health 11/2/2016 8:34 AM 3 In school support is helpful but not enough. 11/2/2016 6:46 AM 4 I have had good experience with some clinicians/clinics,the fact that a pro bono network exists is important,that 11/1/2016 5:28 PM school based mental health is available(though limited and not enough to meet the need),that art therapy is an option,that we have a lot of providers in the area,the trainings the collaborative have offered recently have been good,that the police crisis unit has social workers who can respond 5 There seems to be increased recognition of the fact that transportation is a significant issue in Orange County, 11/1/2016 12:37 PM especially for low-income families,and a barrier to receiving mental health services.Several organizations have expanded to Orange County which is encouraging to see.Having a school-based therapist this year is also a HUGE win! 6 Community and Student Support in schools work well together to get needed care and see that it is accessible. 11/1/2016 9:43 AM 7 Orange County has identified that there is a need for services. 10/31/2016 7:06 PM 8 In school treatment from Carolina Outreach one day per week 10/31/2016 5:32 PM 9 I think Orange County is doing about the same as other counties in the state in addressing needs.In general I think 10/31/2016 3:15 PM North Carolina is abysmal in helping those who are afflicted with mental heath issues. 10 New substance abuse treatment option 10/31/2016 3:02 PM 11 Trying to implement more Mental Health services in the school system. 10/31/2016 12:19 PM 12 The Crisis Unit is a great resource. 10/31/2016 11:55 AM 13 Currently,there is a mental health therapist in the school system.The only unfortunate piece,is that it is one person 10/31/2016 11:43 AM serving all the schools,and it is difficult to get a student seen.There have been a couple new agency that are now taking referrals which is great,but making sure that the parent follows through is something that I see as a problem. Once it leaves the school,due to confidentiality,the school liaison is now out of the picture. 14 Providing some services in schools and recognition and training around mental health 10/31/2016 11:33 AM 15 Organizing around all age groups and having partnerships in the community. 10/28/2016 4:37 PM 16 We have a variety of MH and SA providers in Southern Orange County for English speaking residents.We have well 10/28/2016 3:42 PM qualified professionals in the area and UNC Health system. 17 There are good residential,comprehensive,substance abuse treatment facilities available in Orange County. 10/28/2016 11:14 AM 18 Public transportation is awesome-clients can get to where they need to go if we help them with the bus schedule. 10/28/2016 11:11 AM 19 There is a need to have quicker response to children in crisis in providing services.This is especially true for children 10/28/2016 11:00 AM in foster care to avoid a disruption. 20 -provider lists are accessible-IPRS funding available-some providers take Medicaid 10/28/2016 10:27 AM 21 There are lots of resources for people with insurance coverage.There are also a lot of providers that offer in-home 10/28/2016 10:12 AM services for their clients which increases treatment compliance. 22 Quality providers;Orange County has resources and is genuinely concerned about the MH and SA needs of children 10/28/2016 10:02 AM and parents. 43 /48