Program areas at MHSSO
Clinic Services provided by Lighthouse provide treatment for the most challenging and complex mental illness and substance abuse issues. Clinic staff assess, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for each person served. Psychiatric services are complemented with care/case management as well as group and individual counseling services. Additional interventions are commenced as identified in the treatment plan and typically provided by Master's level counselors. Rehabilitation services are provided in both individual and group settings to assist with the development of daily living/recovery skills. Case Managers and Care Coordinators assist with advocacy, linkage, and referrals for consumers so they can meet their basic needs.
Systems of Care "SOC" is a voluntary "wrap around" plan for children who are seriously emotionally disturbed (SED), or at risk of SED, and their families. SOC staff coordinates services among providers, families, and educators. Services include assessment, diagnosis, case management, intensive home-based services, day treatment, respite care and therapeutic foster-care.
The Crisis Stabilization Unit specializes in the crisis treatment of individuals on an emergency detention or voluntary admit. The facility has sixteen beds and crisis stabilization services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The CSU also has an urgent care component for individuals needing short term crisis intervention on a voluntary basis for less than twenty-four hours. The urgent care component has six recliners. The goal of urgent care is to provide short term crisis intervention so that individuals will not need an emergency detention stay if possible. Program staff have specialized knowledge of and training in crisis care. Staff include a program manager, registered nurses, case managers, Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioners (LBHP), Recovery Support Specialists, Psychiatric technicians, and a consulting physician. Clinical services are provided by professional staff and may include assessment, treatment planning, therapy services, case management, rehabilitation services, pharmacotherapy, and other services as required.