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Peer Assistance Services 2008 Overview

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Prevention Programs

Prescription Drug Abuse PreventionFunded by

Alcohol and Drug Abuse DivisionColorado Department of Human Services

Provides education and information on the use, misuse, and abuse of prescription drugs.

Barbara EzykSubstance Use Education and Outreach Director

Healthy Relationship InitiativeFunded by

Administration on Children, Youth, and Families Department of Health and Human Services

Provide bi-lingual relationship/marriage enhancement program in conjunctionwith parent education programs for couples and individuals.

Promoting Healthy FamiliesFunded by

Alcohol and Drug Abuse DivisionColorado Department of Human Services

Provides training for parents of youth at risk for substance abuse and related issues. Trainings are provided at selected Denver-area middle schools and

treatment programs.

Jennifer DuVallHealthy Relationships Program Manager

Nilsa RodriguezHealthy Relationships Coordinator

Michael WilkinsHealthy Relationships Coordinator

HIV/Hepatitis C/Substance Abuse Prevention in Minority Communities in Reentry

Funded byCenter for Substance Abuse Prevention

SAMHSA, Department of Health and Human Services

Implementation of two CDC approved programs that increases knowledge of HIV and viral Hepatitis which improves health, reduces risk, and improves the

quality of life for minority clients at Mile High TASC.

Andrés GuererroHIV/Hep C Prevention

Program Manager

Mekka BanksHIV/Hep C Prevention Program Coordinator

InterventionPrograms

Dentist Peer Health Assistance ProgramFunded by

Colorado Board of Dental ExaminersDepartment of Regulatory Agencies

Assessment, referral, and case management of dentists with mental health, substance use,

stress and related problems.

Pharmacist Peer Health Assistance ProgramFunded by

Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Department of Regulatory Agencies

Assessment, referral, and case management of pharmacists and pharmacy interns with

mental health, substance use, stress and related problems.

Donna LindseyAlternative Programs Director

Jody JenkinsAlternative Programs Case Manager

Andrea SchmidtAlternative Programs Case Manager

Workplace Prevention ServicesFunded by

Alcohol and Drug Abuse DivisionColorado Department of Human Services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for Colorado small businesses to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug risk factors; to implement drug-free

workplace policies

Attorney Assistance ProgramFunded by

Colorado Lawyers Helping Lawyers

Provides statewide facilitated peer support groups for attorneys. Assessment, referral to treatment, monitoring and follow up services available to individuals

on a fee for service basis.

Jennifer PlaceEAP/Workplace Programs Director

Caitlin KozickiEAP/Workplace Programs Coordinator

Jackie WesthovenEAP/Workplace Programs Specialist

Paul D. CoverdellDrug Free Workplace Program

Funded byU.S. Small Business Administration

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for Colorado small businesses to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug risk factors; to implement drug-free

workplace policies

Sean StevensDrug-Free Workplace Program Coordinator

Colorado TASCTreatment Accountability

for Safer Communities

Mile High • Northeast • Southeast • WesternFunded by

Colorado Department of Corrections

Provides assessment and referral, case management, monitoring, and reporting for parolees with substance use disorders.

Melissa IppolitoColorado TASC Director

Western TASCTreatment Accountability

for Safer CommunitiesFunded by

Colorado Department of Corrections

Offices in Grand Junction

Durango

Grand Junction officeDurango office

From left to right: David Lackie, Monitoring Technician; Melissa Ippolito, TASC Director/W TASC Director; David Joslyn, Case Manager; Tanya Hargrove, Case Manager; Bryn Brocklesby, Case Manger; Clint McRay, Case Manager; Luxie Gannon, W TASC Assistant Director

Grand Junction office staffDurango office staff

Dan Sturtz, Case Manager

Northeast TASCTreatment Accountability

for Safer Communities

Funded byColorado Department of Corrections

Offices in: Westminster

GreeleyFort CollinsLongmont

NE TASC - Westminster

From left to right: Dorinda Robinson, Case Manager; Karen Wagner, Case Manager/Team Lead; Layne Jacobson, NE TASC Director; David Cline, Monitoring Technician; Anthony Wash, Case Manager

Jessica PerbeckTASC Case Manager—Greeley

David ScusselTASC Case Manager—Ft. Collins

Jeremiah SalmonTASC Case Manager

Southeast TASCTreatment Accountability

for Safer CommunitiesFunded by

Colorado Department of Corrections

Offices in: Colorado Springs

Pueblo

Pueblo office & staff

Michael Botello, Team Lead, Case Manager; Tiffany Esquibel, Case Manager

From left to right: Don Hollesen, Monitoring Technician; Lois Lifto, Director; Bonnie Saenz, Case Manager

Not pictured: Jonathan Teisher, Case Manager; Michelle Morgan, Monitoring Technician

CO Springs office staff

Mile High TASCTreatment Accountability

for Safer CommunitiesFunded by

Colorado Department of Corrections

Offices in: Denver

Englewood

Englewood officeDenver office

Mile High TASC - Denver

Back row from left to right: Jamie Ficklin, Case Manager; Esther Kaiser, OSMI Case Manager; Anita Hoffman, Team Lead/Case Manager; Chad Edson, OSMI Project Director

Front row from left to right: Katherine Garcia, Case Manager; Chris Corson, Monitoring Technician; David Robinson, Director

Mile High TASC - Englewood

From left to right: Dale Brotski, Case Manager; Gretchen Pettus, Case Manager; Donna Storey, Case Manager; Matt Plumb, Monitoring Technician

SBIRT ColoradoFunded by

Center for Substance Abuse TreatmentSAMHSA, Department of Health and Human Services;

Awarded to The Colorado Office of the Governor

Administered by The Division of Behavioral Health

Colorado Department of Human Services

Provides universal screening of patients for alcohol and other drug use in healthcare settings statewide. Long-term goal is to establish universal

screening of the non-dependent user as a standard of care.

Brie ReimannSBIRT Program Director

Leigh FischerSBIRT Program Manager

Deb Hutson SBIRT Colorado Education and

Treatment Coordinator

Rebecca KaganSBIRT Colorado Health Educator

Susanne VillarrealSBIRT Colorado Health Educator

Brenda KaneSBIRT Program Coordinator

Emilie BuscajSBIRT

Administrative Coordinator

SBIRT Colorado

• SBIRT as a standard of care in Colorado

• SBIRT is operational in 11 organizations and 20 clinical locations

• Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative

SBIRT Colorado

• 22,000 patients screened to date

• Significant reduction in alcohol and Cannabis use at 6 month follow up

• Colorado recognized on national level for innovation and sustainability efforts

Nursing Peer Health Assistance/Nurse Alternative to Discipline Program

Nursing Peer Health Assistance/Nurse Alternative to Discipline Program

Funded byColorado State Board of Nursing

Department of Regulatory Agencies

Assessment, referral, and case management of nurses with mental health, substance use, stress and related problems.

Jen Deno Case Manager

Rebecca HeckProgram Director

Ann MuñizCase Manager

Susan BurgdoffData & Admin Coordinator

Not pictured: Ina Tso

Case Manager

Nursing Peer Health Assistance/Nurse Alternative to Discipline Program

• Where we are…305 Total clients149 CNHP transferred

Numbers current as of 9/23/08

Nursing Peer Health Assistance/Nurse Alternative to Discipline Program

• Where we are going…– Office space – Grand Junction– Meeting clients in Grand Junction

monthly– In process of hiring 2 case managers for

Denver office – Outreach to students of nursing through

presentations at schools – Beginning prevention outreach with

proactive communication to the nursing community

Lee Ann AdenFinance & Operations Director

Cynthia KoenckOperations Manager

Cristina AriasAccountant

Valerie LathamAdministrative Coordinator

Nelle HenryReceptionist/

Administrative Coordinator

Traci HueyData and

Information ManagerAdministrative Staff

Peer Assistance Services, Inc.Board of Directors

April 2007

2007-2008Board of Directors

OFFICERS

Colleen Casper, MS, RNPresident

Sarah Hopfenbeck, MDVice President

Jeff Downing, MS, RNSecretary

Gail Boyd, RDH, BS, BATreasurer

DIRECTORS

Lynn Coit, BADon Davis, MSLloyd Davis, ThD, LPC, CEAPSara Jarrett, EdD, MS, CNS, RNCollis Johnson, Jr., DDSJane Klein, ADN, RNRon LeeFrank Lisnow, Med, MACTony MarquezMary Newell, BS, RPhClare Sandekian, MS, RN, CNS, CAC IIIDavid Stuhr, RPhGretchen Stuhr, BA, JD

AdvisorsCecelia Mascarenas, BALouise Suit, EdD, RN, CAS

A year in pictures…

PAS Family Picnic

Receipt of CNHP Files ?!*%#?

Congress anyone?

2008 Annual EventFeatured Speakers

April 17, 2008 Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Colorado State Representative Anne McGihonDavid Rosenbloom, Ph.D., Director of Join Together

2008 Annual EventFounders Award Recipients

April 17, 2008 Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Joe StommelRepresentative Anne McGihon

Tony’s Meats and Specialty Foods

2008 Annual Event

25th Anniversary EventApril 9, 2009

An Evening with Legendary Folk Singer/Author/Artist

Judy Collins

Seated Dinner with Epicurean Catering

The Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom

The Denver Center for The Performing Arts

Our mission:

Dedicated to quality, accessible prevention and intervention services in workplaces and communities,

focusing on substance abuse and related issues