DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, Marth 10th Second Draft: Bad Credit Affecting Utilities Accessibility. If a person has bad credit, it can mean a deposit is required for utilities to be connected. This can create problems for employment, security clearances, housing, mental health, and other issues.
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, January 6th Second Draft: Lack of flexible hours in Mental Health Peer Support and Recovery Programs
We have heard from our fellow mental health peers they would like to see more diversity of when peer support and recovery programs are open with evening or weekend hours.
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, December 11th First Draft: Lack of flexible hours in Mental Health Peer Support and Recovery Programs
We have heard from our fellow mental health peers that they would like to see more diversity of when peer support and recovery programs are open.
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, November 11th. Many people would like to access peer support groups and programming when it works for them. Daytime, Monday through Friday, may work for most but not all. Could peer organizations have some evening hours or weekends?
Peer support for peers dealing with DHHS/CPS could result in fewer children being separated from their parent/s, less trauma for all, and more in-home supports for families.
We recommend using primary care providers and urgent care for mental health care to reduce long emergency department hospital stays. We also recommend preventative measures and increased accessibility to efficient help.
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, October 7th: A Peer Support Option is needed for peers dealing with DHHS/CPS. CPS training could show that a parent with a mental health diagnosis can provide a safe and loving home and Peer Support can provide beneficial assistance which could improve outcomes.
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, September 9th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about dealing with DHHS and/or CPS.
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, September 9th. Submit your feedback, ideas or personal story about long stays in hospital emergency department (ED) hallways.
DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Monday, August 12th. When DHHS becomes involved, we recommend Peers have the opportunity to have Peer support to assist with the DHHS process.
