DMH
List one of the six services DMH provides
Prevention and Early Interventions
Therapeutic behavioral services
Child Welfare Division
Family and community partnerships
Children full-service partnerships and children’s field capable clinical services
Psychoeducation on substance abuse for families and parents
Which individuals qualify to receive services from L.A CADA
Men, women, adolescents with addiction and behavioral problems. Individuals who also have MediCal or who can pay out of pocket will qualify.
What are some problems youth face who are experiencing substance abuse?
Chronic absences/truancy
Failing grades
Mental Health concerns
Name one barrier that prevents families from receiving treatment.
- Transportation
- Cost
- Child Care
True OR False: Children full-service partnerships and children's field capable clinical services provides in home therapy?
True
Name one service that L.A CADA offers within the Youth Outpatient Treatment program?
Outpatient treatment
Individual counseling that is client-centered based on specific needs
Group counseling sessions where youth will gain necessary tools to heal from addiction
6 week education/prevention group
Wraparound services
Community Outreach
True OR False: Is it possible that youth who experience substance abuse may also have underlying mental health concerns?
True
How can social workers help families fund for therapy services offered through DMH and L.A. CADA?
Locating funding and referral options