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CCC CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES
August 17, 2006
Present on Call: Andres Barbosa-Villanueva, Gary Blau, Marie
Morilus-Black, Nancy Callahan, Toni Dubrino, John Fluke, Holly Echo-Hawk,
Tawara Goode, Regenia Hicks, Jody Levison-Johnson, Dolores Jimerson, Theresa
King, Brigette Manteuffel, Kate Pahinui, Keith Pirtle, Sandra Spencer, Marjorie
Withers.
Agenda Items:
Branch Updates: (Gary Blau)
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The TA Partnership is collaborating with the National Mental Health Association
to create a winter 2007 System of Care meeting in Atlanta from January
30-February 1, 2007. Tribal Sites will meet the day before and Holly
asked that TA partners plan to attend this as well. The meeting theme is
“collaboration” and the partnership between the TAP and NMHA is an
example. Kudos were given to those responsible for this exciting
partnership.
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The Branch is excited to announce that by using dollars that were made
available from the programs that did not continue or request their full amount
of funds, 5 new sites will be funded and will form a 2006 cohort of Systems of
Care. Gary will announce the names of the new cohort sites as soon as
possible.
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Gary stated that he is hoping the TA Partnership can offer the new cohort the
same excellent start up support other sites received (with an overwhelming 24
or 25 pleased with the process). Regenia said it is already in the
planning and TAP has it covered.
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Another exciting first is the Joint Resolution that is being formalized between
residential and home and community based services. This Resolution will
reflect core principles and shared values. A draft is finalized and will
then being circulated for endorsement by all involved partners. Contact
Gary if anyone has questions or comments.
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Gary shared that there have been real struggles with match issues especially
for Tribal sites. It raises questions on how we do TA to existing sites and how
we help sites address the realities of match and match documentation. It
is an important issue as we go forward with the development of tools and
training for sustainability.
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Our wonderful meeting in Florida reminded us all of the need for increased face
to face meeting time. Marjorie and Gary will work on date options in
November for a meeting to be held at SAMHSA. Holly shared that the 8, 9,
and 12-15th are not good dates because of other meetings. Marjorie will follow
up with CCC members on dates and we will develop an agenda to best meet our
needs with input from the CCC.
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The House and Senate appear to have restored dollars in the CMHS PRNS line
which bodes well for the Statewide Family Networks. The RFA is being
prepared by the Branch and will hopefully be one of the first RFA’s released in
FY 2007. It is possible that the number released in The RFA could be
increased with the appropriation. The amount of support from Kathryn
Power reflects SAMHSA’s prioritization of this program and their importance to
our work. Sandra asked that any budget news be shared as soon as it is
finalized.
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Revisit CCC Questionnaire on Communications Planning
Marjorie stated that only 10 questionnaires had been returned. She
reported that more than ½ of those responding questioned the need for the tool.
In an ensuing discussion, it was felt that the development of the website and
Gary’s defining the CCC in meetings occurred concurrently with the tool’s
creation. These changes already perform the necessary task of informing
sites about the CCC. It was decided that we would not continue with the
questionnaire as the current communications efforts are proving effective.
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Revisit Subcommittee Missions
The TA and Cultural Competency subcommittees have presented updated mission
information. Other committees are encouraged to share revisions and
changes as they occur. Gary suggested that Chair’s talk directly to him
about desired changes as the role of the subcommittees is to function as a form
of guidance to the Branch. Additionally, it will allow Gary to change or
incorporate new concepts in planning.
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Desired Changes in how the CCC functions
Tawara brought up an important issue of the need for criteria for external
people to be added to subcommittees. The Cultural Competency Committee
had been approached by a non-site person who is responsible for cultural
competency issues in her state and wishes to become a member of the
committee. The committee has acted on the individual’s request but feels
there needs to be a standard policy for external subcommittee membership.
The issue is being referred to the membership committee’s Chairs, Carol
Schneider and Susan Stromberg, for crafting and then to be shared with the CCC.
Gary suggested that those having thoughts about functional changes should share
there queries with Marjorie who will bring them forward either to Gary or to
CCC agenda items.
Regenia shared some of the work of the TA committee and the follow up to the CQI
process. Angela Sheehan was on their conference call and shared pilot
information. The call was memorable also for 100% participation of
members. Recommendations are being made to make sure that the CQI process
is linked to the One Coordinated TA Plan for sites. Holly Echo- Hawk has
volunteered to develop a visual graphic to show how CQI, The TA Plan, and
Benchmarks feed into each other. Piloting of the Single TA plan continues
and the next phase of piloted will occur with communities representing
different stages of development. The committee is commended for its focus
and its clarity. Information and the visual will be shared in November.
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Tawara shared news about the wonderful conference call held on August 9th and
the accomplishments of the Cultural Competency Committee. They have met
all the tasks and objectives in all but two areas. The pre institute
meetings were extremely successful. The committee has lost members and is
now seeking to find new members. They are progressing in their work
related to gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and questing youth.
Regenia shared that the committee will be working towards developing a logic
model.
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Gary Blau shared that modification activities related to the evaluation program
have been finished. The changes will mean that there will be added
activities to benefit new sites and existing ones. More to follow.
THE NEXT CCC CONFERENCE CALL WILL BE AT 4:00 EASTERN TIME ON
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
Phone Number for conference call is:
1-888-968-4289 Access Code 341041 #
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