25 Questions
What is the purpose of StarCare's Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)?
To provide intervention and assessment for appropriate interventions and resolutions 24/7 to people suffering from a mental health crisis.
Why is it important to address a mental health emergency quickly and effectively?
Because mental health crises can be difficult to predict and waiting can lead to harming oneself or others.
What is the purpose of StarCare's Extended Observation Unit?
To provide a 23-hour observation unit for stabilizing mental health crises in the least restrictive environment.
Why is the emergency room often not conducive for a person in mental health crisis?
Because waiting in crisis can lead to harming oneself or others, and it's important to address a mental health crisis quickly and effectively.
Why is jail not the most appropriate place for a person in mental health crisis?
Because jail, like an ER, is not conducive for a person in crisis and can lead to harming oneself or others.
What is the first step for individuals interested in entering the SUD Outpatient program?
Contact an OSAR representative for screening
What are the requirements for individuals presenting for services in the SUD Outpatient Program?
Must be 18 years or older, and have a substance use disorder
Which counties does the SUD Outpatient Program serve?
Lubbock, Crosby, Lynn, Hockley, and Cochran
What curricula does the SUD Outpatient Program utilize for group counseling sessions?
Seeking Safety: A treatment manual for PTSD and substance abuse
What education is provided to clients in the SUD Outpatient Program?
Tobacco cessation, overdose prevention, and HIV/AIDS and STDs
What services does StarCare provide for individuals with intellectual disabilities?
Home and community-based Texas Home Living and day habilitation services
What is the goal of Mental Health First Aid training provided by StarCare?
To increase mental health literacy and provide initial help in a mental health crisis
What are the services provided by StarCare's group homes?
24-hour supervision, medical appointment assistance, meal planning, and transportation
Who qualifies for Personal Assistance Services provided by StarCare?
Individuals living in their own home or with family and enrolled in specific programs
What services are provided by StarCare's partners in individuals' homes and communities?
Personal Assistance Services/Habilitation and Supported Home Living/Community Support Transportation based on need and program enrollment
Who is eligible for StarCare's Targeted Case Management Services?
Both adults and youth with specific diagnoses and high needs in various areas
What does StarCare's Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program offer?
Treatment for adults with opioid use disorder, including counseling
What does StarParent Program offer?
Parenting and substance use education for pregnant and postpartum women only
What services are provided through StarCare's Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Program?
Individual and group counseling sessions for individuals with substance use issues
What are the eligibility criteria for Parenting Awareness & Drug Risk Education provided by StarCare?
Being pregnant or postpartum for women and being referred by the DFPS or at risk for DFPS involvement for males
What services does the Outpatient Clinic offer?
Adult and child psychiatric services, medication management, prescription assistance, care coordination
What is the eligibility criteria for Youth Empowerment Services (YES)?
3-18 years old, live in specific counties, have serious functional impairment or acute severe psychiatric symptoms, and be Medicaid eligible
What is the focus of Rehabilitation services?
Intensive rehabilitation for individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder
Who is eligible for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team services?
Individuals 18 or older with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder with psychotic features
What is the aim of Targeted Case Management services?
To support families to make positive changes that help people recover from mental illness and foster resilience
Study Notes
StarCare Specialty Health System Services Overview
- Outpatient Clinic offers a wide range of services including adult and child psychiatric services, medication management, prescription assistance, care coordination, well checks, sick visits, routine health maintenance, and specialized services such as diabetes education, tobacco cessation, and women's health programs
- Sunrise Canyon Hospital provides short-term psychiatric treatment in a 30-bed inpatient facility for individuals 18 or older, offering medication management, mental health education, therapeutic activities, and social services
- Youth Empowerment Services (YES) assists children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances, aiming to reduce out-of-home placements, provide community-based services, and prevent entry into the foster care system
- YES services include adaptive aids, family supports, minor home modifications, non-medical transportation, respite, specialized therapies, and transitional services
- To qualify for YES, the child or adolescent must be 3-18 years old, live in specific counties, have serious functional impairment or acute severe psychiatric symptoms, and be Medicaid eligible
- Rehabilitation services focus on intensive rehabilitation for individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder, aiming to stabilize symptoms, improve social function, and develop self-advocacy skills
- Adults eligible for rehabilitation services must have high needs in family functioning, natural supports, employment, residential stability, substance use, and criminal behavior
- Youth eligible for rehabilitation services must have a mental health diagnosis and be at risk of having to move away from their home or school
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team provides intensive, specialized mental health treatment to support individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder, aiming to help them remain in the community
- ACT Team services include in-home medication management, monitoring, administration, and evidence-based skills training and education
- To be eligible for ACT Team services, individuals must be 18 or older and have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder with psychotic features
- Targeted Case Management services support families to make positive changes that help people recover from mental illness and foster resilience
Test your knowledge of the comprehensive mental health services offered by StarCare Specialty Health System. From outpatient clinic offerings to inpatient treatment, youth empowerment services, rehabilitation, and community-based support, this quiz will assess your understanding of the diverse programs available to individuals and families in need of mental health care.
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