1 Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health Presents March 11,2008 Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice and the role with the Individual Care Grant Process

2 Agenda Introductions DHS/DMH Overview of ICG Services The Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice is the Administrative Service Organization in Illinois ICG services- what remains the same, what is different Transition Activities Summary

3 Introductions Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health (DHS/DMH) – Seth Harkins, EdD, Director, ICG Program The Collaborative – Sandy Potter, LCSW, Vice President, Operations, Public Sector Division – Bill White, LCSW, Collaborative Clinical Director

4 The Goals of the Collaborative The primary goals for the contract are to: – Assist DHS/DMH in continuing movement toward the recovery/resiliency model, including enhancing consumer and family choice and access to services – Ensure and enhance the quality and appropriateness of DHS/DMH-funded services

5 Role of the Collaborative The Collaborative will function under the direction and leadership of DHS/DMH The Collaborative will process and review all applications for ICG The Collaborative will review annual eligibility and reauthorization process

6 Today’s presentation will be available online in mid March 2008 at: aining/Training_Workshops_Archives.htm Be sure to share this information with your staff!

7 Brief Overview Rule 135 does not change Application does not change Management of community based services is retained by DHS/DMH Management of Transition Services will be conducted by the Division Review of Application and Eligibility moves to Collaborative Review and management of quarterly reports and annual reauthorization process moves to the Collaborative Review of SASS residential monitoring report moves to the Collaborative Management of residential services is moved to the Collaborative

8 DHS/DMH Overview of Individual Care Grant (ICG) ICG services date back to 1967 Funding based on clinical need (consent decree) Governed by Rule 135 – Ensure access for those most in need of mental health service (“Serious mental Illness”) – Ensure that services meet standards of quality relative to state-of-the-art mental health services – Ensures that Rule 135 services are available for eligible children and adolescents Application Process (remains the same)

9 Illinois Based Staff Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker making decisions Trained in Rule 135 requirements Works closely with current ICG staff IT system to support current and future reporting

10 Comparison Table The SameDifferent The phone number to request an application is the same The Collaborative answers the phone Parents still have to make the call to request the application No changes Application requirementsNo changes Time frame to process applicationsNo changes Family choice of service type i.e. Residential based versus community based No changes

11 Comparison Table Continued The SameDifferent Role of the SASS workersThere will be a new level of participation in treatment planning by the Collaborative Annual and Quarterly reports are still required Review of the reports will be completed by the Collaborative SASS site visits are still requiredNo Change in SASS requirements. The Collaborative will participate in monitoring site visits and treatment plan meetings as needed. Applications, quarterly reviews, and annual reviews still have to be mailed New address: Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice PO Box Chicago, Illinois 60606

12 New Resources and Technology Utilization management = right services at the right time at the right intensity for the right duration Ability to use data to evaluate quality, outcomes, track and trend services in the system and identify available resources Annual Residential Facility Monitoring jointly with Collaborative and DMH staff Residential services survey for capacity and service array Provider training and technical assistance

13 Operational Timeline Web site – This presentation to be available in March April 1, 2008, the Collaborative assumes responsibility for reviewing all applications The review of the Quarterly reports move to the Collaborative April 1, 2008 Annual reviews move to the Collaborative April 1, 2008 Residential Survey will be conducted in March 2008

14 Summary Rule 135 does not change Application does not change Management of community based services is retained by DHS/DMH Management of transition services will be conducted by the DHS/DMH Starting 4/1/08 – Review of Application and Eligibility moves to Collaborative – Review and management of quarterly reports and annual reauthorization process moves to the Collaborative – Review of SASS residential monitoring report moves to the Collaborative – Management of residential services is moved to the Collaborative

15 Questions?

16 Thank you! Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice