The proposed changes to the Psychosocial Rehabilitation program would significantly affect our ability to provide the required structure and support.
Over a year ago, we attempted to increase program census but were unsuccessful. We currently serve an average of approximately 14 individuals per day; increasing the census to 65 would be highly challenging. In addition, evidence-based policies and protocols would require substantial updates, with greater emphasis on treatment specifications.
The proposed caseload matrices, limits, and composition requirements are restrictive and would create a significant increase in administrative responsibilities.
Requiring the CPST Clinical Director to be available in person at an individual’s location when clinically needed also presents challenges. For programs in rural areas, safety concerns are heightened, and maintaining one person who is continuously available is not feasible due to vacations, illness, and other work responsibilities.
Finally, any required fundraising would be difficult in small towns and rural communities where community partners already face competing priorities. Traditional fundraising activities, such as popcorn or candy sales, hot dog sales, or car washes, would not generate the revenue needed to support the program.
The proposed changes to the Psychosocial Rehabilitation program would significantly affect our ability to provide the required structure and support.
Over a year ago, we attempted to increase program census but were unsuccessful. We currently serve an average of approximately 14 individuals per day; increasing the census to 65 would be highly challenging. In addition, evidence-based policies and protocols would require substantial updates, with greater emphasis on treatment specifications.
The proposed caseload matrices, limits, and composition requirements are restrictive and would create a significant increase in administrative responsibilities.
Requiring the CPST Clinical Director to be available in person at an individual’s location when clinically needed also presents challenges. For programs in rural areas, safety concerns are heightened, and maintaining one person who is continuously available is not feasible due to vacations, illness, and other work responsibilities.
Finally, any required fundraising would be difficult in small towns and rural communities where community partners already face competing priorities. Traditional fundraising activities, such as popcorn or candy sales, hot dog sales, or car washes, would not generate the revenue needed to support the program.
The proposed changes to the Psychosocial Rehabilitation program would significantly affect our ability to provide the required structure and support.
Over a year ago, we attempted to increase program census but were unsuccessful. We currently serve an average of approximately 14 individuals per day; increasing the census to 65 would be highly challenging. In addition, evidence-based policies and protocols would require substantial updates, with greater emphasis on treatment specifications.
The proposed caseload matrices, limits, and composition requirements are restrictive and would create a significant increase in administrative responsibilities.
Requiring the CPST Clinical Director to be available in person at an individual’s location when clinically needed also presents challenges. For programs in rural areas, safety concerns are heightened, and maintaining one person who is continuously available is not feasible due to vacations, illness, and other work responsibilities.
Finally, any required fundraising would be difficult in small towns and rural communities where community partners already face competing priorities. Traditional fundraising activities, such as popcorn or candy sales, hot dog sales, or car washes, would not generate the revenue needed to support the program.
