peer assistance services 2008 overview
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Annual snapshot of services provided by Peer Assistance Services, Inc.TRANSCRIPT
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
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
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
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
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
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