Self Direction in Mental Health
Broadcast Series

Brought to you by:
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)

Broadcast Date: May 25th, 2005

Webcast Titled:

Self-Direction in Mental Health-From Ideas to Action:
Funding Self-Directed Care in Mental Health and Helping People Make It Happen.
Implementation at the local level.

Speakers:

Marguerite Schervish, JD - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
She will speak about Medicaid's efforts that support Self Direction as it relates to Mental Health.
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Jackie Golden - Project Director for the SDEP.
She will speak on Self-Directed Support Corporations similar to microboards and how these can be used by individuals needing supports in their recovery.
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Michael Hlebechuk- Real Choice System's Change Grant Support Coordinator- Oregon.
Michael will speak about Oregon's Brokerage efforts, as well as person-centered planning approaches.
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Resources for this webcast
Discussion questions
Speaker Bios
SDEP Guiding Principles

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