What is MH/DS of the East Central Region?
The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region (ECR) was formed under Iowa Code Chapter 28E to create a mental health and disability service region in compliance with Iowa Code 331.390. Within this region, the ECR will create a regional management plan designed to improve health, hope, and successful outcomes for the adults in our region who have mental health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities, including those with multi-occurring substance use issues, health issues, physical disabilities, brain injuries, and other complex human service needs.
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WHAT IS MHDS?
Under Mental Health Redesign legislation (SF2315), the regions are required to provide core services. These include:
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Treatment designed to ameliorate a person’s condition such as outpatient therapy or inpatient treatment, and medication management
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Basic crisis response provisions including 24-hour access to crisis services
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Support for community living, such as home health aides and home and vehicle modifications, as well as respite services
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Support for employment including prevocational services, job development and day habilitation
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Recovery services including peer and family support
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Service coordination including coordinating physical health and primary care