Ocean State Outreach Program

Ocean State Outreach Program

A Community Outreach program, based on a Health Home Service Model (IHH) and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), offering specialized clinical care and comprehensive care coordination for adult individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness in Rhode Island. Ocean State Outreach is an open-referral program that utilizes the DLA-20 to determine program eligibility. As part of a network of programs Ocean State Outreach supports individuals through these service categories: Comprehensive Care Management, Care Coordination, Health Promotion, Comprehensive Transitional Care, Individual and Family Support Services, and Referral to Community and Social Support Services. Programming centers on recovery and resiliency with an emphasis on rehabilitation and person- centered care to manage co-occurring behavior health needs, improve activities of daily living, and increase independence in order to transfer to a lower level of care. OSO workforce members work with individuals and their stakeholders through a combination of community-based and office-based services indicated by their comprehensive assessment and person-centered plan.

 

Hours of Operation: Mon-Friday., 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Weekend hours available. 24 hour on call capacity.

Admission: Referred by Community Mental Health Centers, BHDDH, area hospitals, and private

Practitioners in accordance with Fellowship admission guidelines.

Services

Treatment Planning
Advocacy
Educational/Vocational
Social/Recreational
Crisis/Medical Assistance
Accessibility
Staffing
Funding/Fees

Treatment Planning

An initial assessment, based on input from individual, family, and other caregivers is incorporated into the planning process.  A complete discharge plan is also an integral component of this plan.

Advocacy

Staff coordinates financial, medical, and psychiatric services as well as assist individuals in achieving their desired goals, and locating and maintaining affordable housing.

Educational/Vocational

Access to furthering education or employment may be incorporated into treatment plans and/or pursued through community based programs.

Social/Recreational

Regular in-house and community activities are jointly planned.

Crisis/Medical Assistance

Available through Fellowship staff intervention and emergency services.

Accessibility

As needed, transportation provided via program vehicle and public transportation.

Staffing

Team Leader, Master’s Level Clinician, Registered Nurse, Psychiatrist, Substance Abuse Specialist, Vocational Specialist, Peer Specialist, Hospital liaison and CPST Specialist. 

Funding/Fees

Contracted and Funded through the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH); additional program fees are based on individual's income.  Contact Director for details. 

Treatment Planning

An initial assessment, based on input from individual, family, and other caregivers is incorporated into the planning process.  A complete discharge plan is also an integral component of this plan.

Advocacy

Staff coordinates financial, medical, and psychiatric services as well as assist individuals in achieving their desired goals, and locating and maintaining affordable housing.

Educational/Vocational

Access to furthering education or employment may be incorporated into treatment plans and/or pursued through community based programs.

Social/Recreational

Regular in-house and community activities are jointly planned.

Crisis/Medical Assistance

Available through Fellowship staff intervention and emergency services.

Accessibility

As needed, transportation provided via program vehicle and public transportation.

Staffing

Team Leader, Master’s Level Clinician, Registered Nurse, Psychiatrist, Substance Abuse Specialist, Vocational Specialist, Peer Specialist, Hospital liaison and CPST Specialist. 

Funding/Fees

Contracted and Funded through the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH); additional program fees are based on individual's income.  Contact Director for details. 

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