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Home My WebLink About2014-04-14 Advisory Board Meeting Rick Wynn, Director Christy Briggs, Fiscal Officer 425 Franklin Farm Lane Chambersburg, PA 17202 Phone: (717) 263-1256 Fax: (717) 709-2300 TTD: (717) 264-8474 Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board Meeting minutes April 14, 2014 Attendance: Voting Members:Staff/Guests: Commissioner Irvin Dasher Richard Wynn Commissioner Dave Keller, President Katherine Beidel (Via conference call) Dan Miller Jennifer Lipko Al Ziehl Missy Reisinger Tammy Bair AGENDA I.Welcome and Introductions II.Approval of January meeting minutes a)Commissioner Dasher motioned to accept the January meeting minutes, Tammy Bair seconded the motion, and all were in favor. III. a) Healthy Communities Partnership submitted an application to receive some Block Grant funds for They were awarded $3,345 to hold these two events. Fulton County Partnership submitted held in McConnellsburg this summer; they were awarded funds for this event as well. b)It has been a topic of discussion at the Fulton County CJAB meeting regarding the drug and alcohol treatment and its effectiveness as well as long term effects. This is carefully being reviewed by Fulton County District Attorney because of cases with multiple relapses. However, with multiple relapses being shown that the individual is meeting the needs and Martz, Bureau Director from the state will be invited to speak at the next Fulton County CJAB on this topic if they wish. There are many reasons for the relapse; some can simply be the society of which we live, access to care, money barriers, knowledge and successful community supports. Kathy stated that Franklin/Fulton does no less than a 28 day stay. It does not help that Fulton County is lacking in service providers; the reasoning behind this matter is simply because even though Fulton County has data showing there are a need for treatment services there is not enough of a need to sustain a provide long term. Having collaboration with the courts, criminal justice systems and drug and alcohol treatment providers will better services. th c) at the Capital Theatre in Chambersburg. Doors open at 6:30. There will be varies speakers, the theatrical group will be doing some skits, and there will be a discussion panel. Along with this ike to see the entire meeting to the Public Opinion online or click on this link, http://www.publicopiniononline.com/video d)A Drug and Alcohol Analysis Opportunity from t and Alcohol is seeking volunteer counties who have identified the issue of drug and alcohol F Franklin/uton Drug & Alcohol Program 2 Page | abuse as a priority issue for their local child welfare population. Selected counties will receive state and national technical support in developing a comprehensive understanding of the issues being experienced in the county, including what county level data reveals about the issue; identifying service barriers and needs; prioritizing strategies to address needs; implementing identified strategies and measuring success. The workgroup hopes to select one county from each Leadership Roundtable. Franklin/Fulton County will apply for this chance of analysis of our systems in a six to eight month format. e)The part time director position will be up at the end of June. Rick met with Franklin County commissioners on their opinion and the action they would like to take on this position. Rick will also be meeting with Fulton County commissioners. Rick will be asking for a six month to accept the extension or refuse the request and push to have a full time director position. The part time position is not always ideal but we are a unique situation and we have been able to make it work. DDAP has given us praise on the great job we have been doing with only having a part time director. IV.Treatment a)We have completed initial yearly provider monitorings. All providers were required to be monitored this year. These monitorings included contracted prevention providers. Only two providers will have to completed corrective actions. Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs will be monitoring us (the Single County Authority) in May. b)Pyramid Healthcare will be opening a dual (mental health and drug and alcohol) facility in Waynesboro for outpatient services. Accessing services and travel is a big issue in that specific area. This new location will help close the gap of individuals accessing services that are needed. Pyramid will be diversified and start doing mobile and school based assessments. c)In regards to 2014-2015 provider contracts; we are currently looking at all of our contracts and revamping them. Researching different providers and locations. We currently have enough co-occurring services we are more focused on looking at partial facilities and half way homes as other options for clients. d)Kathy read one success story of a DAPP client. V.Fiscal Report a)Review of the fiscal reports; shows we are 67% spend, some areas may be under. VI.Adjournment at 4:02 PM. th Next meeting is on June 9, 2014 at 3 PM in the Fulton County Antietam Iron Works Building, McConnellsburg. Fulton County Commissioners: Franklin County Commissioners: Rodney L. McCray, Chairman David S. Keller, Chairman Craig C. Cutchall Robert L. Thomas Irvin L. Dasher Robert G. Ziobrowski