Building Connections for Individuals with Behavioral Health Conditions in the Justice System

A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., DirectorSAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services

Florida Partners in Crisis 2011 Annual Conference and Justice Institute

Orlando, FL ♦ July 13, 2011

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SAMHSA’s Strategic Initiatives Address HHS Health Care Aims

1. Transforming Health Care in America• Health Reform• Health Information Technology

2. Improving the Nation’s Behavioral Health• Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness• Trauma and Justice• Military Service Members, Veterans, and their Families• Recovery Support

3. Achieving Excellence in Operations• Data, Outcomes, and Quality• Public Awareness and Support

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Support America’s servicemen and women—active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and veterans—together with their families and communities by leading efforts to ensure needed behavioral health services are accessible and outcomes are positive.

Military Families Strategic Initiative Purpose

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Recovery Support Strategic Initiative

Individuals and

Families

HomePermanent

Housing

CommunitySocial Inclusion

PurposeEmployment

and Education

HealthRecovery,

Health, Wellness

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Evidence-Based Practice Toolkits

• Assertive Community Treatment• Consumer-Operated Services• Family Psychoeducation• Illness Management and Recovery• Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders• Medication Treatment, Evaluation, and Management• Permanent Supportive Housing• Supported Employment

http://store.samhsa.gov/facet/Professional-Research-Topics/term/Evidence-Based-Practices?filterToAdd=Kit

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SAMHSA’s Theory of Change

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Thank You!

Contact information: A. Kathryn Power, DirectorCenter for Mental Health Services1 Choke Cherry RoadRockville, MD 20857Kathryn.Power@samhsa.gov