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Showing posts with label work skills. Show all posts
Friday, September 5, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
GRADING THE STATES
In 2006 nami (national alliance on mental illness)GRADING THE STATES:A REPORT ON AMERICAS MENTAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES provided the first assessment in 15 years of publicly funded mental health services.The national average was a D.
New york was 1 of only 2 states that declined to respond to the survey.New york received the grade u for unresponsive.
In new york city and other urban centers the need for services far exceeds the supply.Contributing to criminal activity and homelessness.There are more people in rikers island than any psyciatric hospital in the country.
Ny spends 103.32 on each person for mental health spending.Ranking among the highest in the country.
Advocates agree ny has two many state hospitals 26.Decades of downsizing has created an anamaly there are two many hospitals and two few beds.There are only 4000 beds
Ny is one of a minority of states that still does not require mental health parity insurance.Timothys law a parity bill nearly passed in 2005 but stalled in the state senate.
On the positive side omh has developed a joint agreement with new york city to develop supportive housing.The plan will increase housing for 5,500 people with mental illness.These will be added to 31,000 already available.
Suicide numbers have been high in recent years so omh is investing in awareness,education and prevention.
per capita mental health spending 192.07 3rd in nation
per capita income 34,725 6th in nation
total mental health spending in millions 3,681 2nd in nation
suicide rank 49
If you want to participate in this years survey http://www.nami.org/mentalhealthservices includes version in spanish
New york was 1 of only 2 states that declined to respond to the survey.New york received the grade u for unresponsive.
In new york city and other urban centers the need for services far exceeds the supply.Contributing to criminal activity and homelessness.There are more people in rikers island than any psyciatric hospital in the country.
Ny spends 103.32 on each person for mental health spending.Ranking among the highest in the country.
Advocates agree ny has two many state hospitals 26.Decades of downsizing has created an anamaly there are two many hospitals and two few beds.There are only 4000 beds
Ny is one of a minority of states that still does not require mental health parity insurance.Timothys law a parity bill nearly passed in 2005 but stalled in the state senate.
On the positive side omh has developed a joint agreement with new york city to develop supportive housing.The plan will increase housing for 5,500 people with mental illness.These will be added to 31,000 already available.
Suicide numbers have been high in recent years so omh is investing in awareness,education and prevention.
per capita mental health spending 192.07 3rd in nation
per capita income 34,725 6th in nation
total mental health spending in millions 3,681 2nd in nation
suicide rank 49
If you want to participate in this years survey http://www.nami.org/mentalhealthservices includes version in spanish
Saturday, August 30, 2008
FILLING OUT A JOB APPLICATION
Filling out an application is very important make sure your application is:
1)neat
2)legible
3)has your job descriptions
4)complete
5)shows contiuity in work history they will ask about gaps
Try not to use red flag words like: fired,quit,personal conflict,dissatisfied,arrested,fight with supervisior,didnt like the work,personal problems,no transportation
Use words like:mutual agreement,relocation,resigned,temp employment,seeking advancement,needed career change/growth
good luck
1)neat
2)legible
3)has your job descriptions
4)complete
5)shows contiuity in work history they will ask about gaps
Try not to use red flag words like: fired,quit,personal conflict,dissatisfied,arrested,fight with supervisior,didnt like the work,personal problems,no transportation
Use words like:mutual agreement,relocation,resigned,temp employment,seeking advancement,needed career change/growth
good luck
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
supported employment services
Supported employment service is one part of capabilities inc.Capabilities inc is a non profit corporation that assists people with employment barriers to obtain their optimal vocational goals.Supported employment services is located at 1149 sullivan st in elmira ny.Vesid (vocational and educational services for individuals with disabilities)or cbvh(commision for the blind or visually handicap)has to refer people to supported employment services.Supported employment services is funded by state and county grants this means there is no cost to the consumer.The services are broken down into two phases:intensive and extended
Intensive services supplies a employment specialist.The goal is to find employment built around your needs and interests.creating resumes,assisting in completing applications,preparing for interviews,and developing basic job skills.Individuals can be in the intensive phase for up to 18 months then vesid will review the case and extend services as appropriate.Once you develop stability on the job the extended phase starts
Extended services assists you with maintaining employment and advancing in your career.
Intensive services supplies a employment specialist.The goal is to find employment built around your needs and interests.creating resumes,assisting in completing applications,preparing for interviews,and developing basic job skills.Individuals can be in the intensive phase for up to 18 months then vesid will review the case and extend services as appropriate.Once you develop stability on the job the extended phase starts
Extended services assists you with maintaining employment and advancing in your career.
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