Carol, I'm Counting on You
Policies, Procedures, Oh My
One Crisis at a Time
Roger That!
Grab Bag
We are MHA
100

When we receive a PREA call, this field is documented in iCarol

DJS calls under special campaigns

100

The name of the policy that includes information on what to do if a third party requests we reach out to another individual who has expressed having thoughts of suicide.

Suicide safety policy

100

The resource we recommend when a caller is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from alcohol use.

Hospital

100

The desired outcome of the counseling model

Empower the caller to act upon their own solutions

100

This is the place where you can find CPS and DJS reporting forms

Call Specialist file folder

100

Provides comprehensive solutions for new and existing early childhood professionals.

Child Care Choices

200

We must document this information in the Contact Information section when a caller requests resources

Zip code

200

We must schedule a follow up within 24 hours for this type of call

Suicide

200

The option we direct a caller to press should they reach us on 988 and need to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line

Option 1

200

In the clarifying values stage, this is the first step in organizing information

Identifying what is important to the caller

200

The type of language that should be used in the Call Specialist Assessment

Nonjudgmental

200

This court ordered program offers the ability for a parent to spend time with their child in a safe environment.

Supervised Visitation

300

The contact form we use when a Frederick County resident needs assistance connecting with substance use treatment resources

COAST

300

With the exception of imminent risk situations, we must receive this verbally before we follow up with a caller

Consent.

300

This is a set of written instructions to act as a guide when a psychiatric distress emerges, including thoughts of suicide

Safety Plan

300

An effective response that quickly communicates to the caller they are being heard

Reflection

300

Instructions on how to interact with familiar callers can be found in this

Profile

300

Helps children ages birth through five years old, with social emotional and behavioral issues remain in stable, quality early childhood education programs in order to improve emotional health and school readiness.

Perks

400

If a caller under the age of 18 contact us and is having thoughts of suicide, we must use the Suicide Minor Report form to document this action

Discussion with trusted adult
400

This day of the month is the deadline to send the manager coverage requests for the following month

15th

400

An action we might take if a caller requests an immediate response from Frederick County Mobile Crisis

Call mobile directly

400

A question we might ask to help the caller verbalize their issues or goals

What would you like to see happen or what do you see as the best outcome

400

This should be documented any time a caller's initial request for resources was unfilled.

Unmet needs

400

A home visiting program designed to support first-time parents living in Frederick County.

Healthy Families

500

This iCarol action can be taken prior to submitting a contact form to make sure all staff are aware of the call

Highlighting the report

500

The staff member you must speak with directly should an emergency arise and you are unable to work your shift

Shift supervisor/manager

500

Selecting various options in this tool helps the call specialist assess the level of risk the caller may be for suicide

Safety Assessment

500

In the resolution/referral stage, this is what should be reviewed with the caller so it is clear what they will do

Plan
500

The ________ of documentation should reflect the length of the call.

length / amount

500

Individuals looking to connect with a peer recovery specialist can be referred to this MHA program

Walk In

600

The section of iCarol where we document phone number, address and/or zip code

Contact Information

600

This item should never be attached to an email when notifying managers a report has been completed

Reporting form
600

The name of this type of intervention when emergency services intervention is initiated without the caller's consent

Involuntary

600

This action involves exploring a range of options and consequences with the caller when in the seeking solutions stage

Brainstorming

600

When a caller says Mobile Crisis went out to them recently and they'd like to reconnect, we provide them with this information.

Mobile's phone number

600

Volunteers with this program are appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of a child and help the court to secure a safe and permanent home for every child.

CASA

700

Business, prank, obscene, silent, text, solicitations are all names of this type of call

Non service delivery calls

700

The step that must be taken before the final step of sending an intake form (mobile, DJS, CPS) to any outside agency

Supervisory review

700

This is usually the final element discussed in a safety plan

One thing to live for

700

The counseling model is client-centered and largely based on the work of this person

Carl Rogers

700

This term refers to "employees who are required to work during non-business hours, holidays, inclement weather in order to maintain the critical function of an agency"

Essential Employee/personnel

700

"Building a strong foundation of emotional wellness by Preparing Resilient Children, Securing Vulnerable Families, Facing Crises Together, Supporting the Whole Community" is this.

MHA's mission statement