Understanding the Effects of Trauma

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For further information please contact Behavioral Health Services, 281-238-3079 bhsdept@fortbendcountytx.gov

May Mental Health Presentation: Coping Strategies

Presenters: Christin Lee, LPA & Faye James, LPC-A
Location: Justice Center Conference Room A/B- 3rd Floor
In person and Virtual- Lunch Time 12pm-1pm
Virtual Registration:
https://fortbendcountytx.webex.com/fortbendcountytx/onstage/g.php?MTID=e055de9e5a7f8b86a99a1e91b73e2138f

May Mental Health Presentation: Resiliency in Children & Tips for Parents

Presenter: Dr. Profilet
Location: Justice Center Conference Room A/B- 3rd Floor
In person and Virtual- Lunch Time 12pm-1pm
Virtual Registration:
https://fortbendcountytx.webex.com/fortbendcountytx/onstage/g.php?MTID=eeb865df29bc8de03103182836037da3e

May Mental Health Presentation: Compassion Fatigue

Presenters: Deputy Kayla Elwood
Location: Justice Center Conference Room A/B- 3rd Floor
In person and Virtual- Lunch Time 12pm-1pm
Virtual Registration:
https://fortbendcountytx.webex.com/fortbendcountytx/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2ad0cfbf76edb5074e24ce445dd88bb4

May Mental Health Presentations

May 26th, 2022 - Mental Health Coping Strategies

Mental Health: Mental Health Coping Strategies
PowerPoint

May 24th, 2022 - Resiliency in Children & Tips for Parents

Mental Health: Resiliency in Children & Tips for Parents
PowerPoint

May 19th, 2022 - Mental Health: Compassion Fatigue

Mental Health: Compassion Fatigue
PowerPoint My Weekly Self-Care

May 17th, 2022 - Trauma: Impact on Brain Development

Trauma: Impact on Brain Development
PowerPoint Brain Architecture - YouTube
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Overview - YouTube Dr. Bruce Perry - Children Act Out Because of Trauma - YouTube
TBRI®: Trust-Based Relational Intervention® - YouTube Transforming Cultures of Care - Harris County Juvenile Probation Department - YouTube

May 12th, 2022 - Mental Health: Cultural Considerations

Mental Health: Cultural Considerations
PowerPoint

May 10, 2022 - Understanding Serious Mental Illness

Understanding Serious Mental Illness Documents
PowerPoint

May 6, 2022- Children's Mental Health Summit

Children's Mental Health Summit Documents
ADHD Preventable Negative Consequences Children’s Mental Health and the Importance of Starting Early The Circle of Security Parenting
The 3 T’s of Trauma: Trajectory, Treatment, and Trust Texas Change in Mind Learning Collaborative Starting Early with Rupani Foundation
Mental Health America of Greater Houston Making Meaning & Moving Forward Expose Excellence Youth Program
Children's Mental Health

The Sequential Intercept Model

The intercept model provides a framework for communities to identify resources and gaps in resources and develop local strategic action plans. The intercept model brings stakeholders from different agencies and systems to work together to identify strategies to respond and divert people with mental and substance use disorders from the justice system.

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 Fort Bend County Projects:

Intercept Type Description What happens:
Intercept 1
Law Enforcement
CIT- Crisis Intervention and Response
  • CIT Training
  • CIT Specialized Response
  • CIT Data Collections and Analysis
Intercept 2
Initial Detention/Court Hearings
16.22 Progress and Magistrate
  • Ensure timely documentation and filing
  • Data collection and monitoring
Intercept 2
Initial Detention/Court Hearings
Intercept 3
Courts
Mental Health Evaluations
Competency to Stand Trial/ Sanity
  • Determination of Mental Health and IDD
  • Treatment recommendations
  • Competency and Sanity findings
Intercept 3
Courts
Mental Health Courts
  • Clinical Services
  • Case Management
  • Data Collection
Intercept 4
Reentry
Fort Bend County Diversion Program
  • Recovery and Reiteration
  • SOURCE
Intercept 4
Reentry
Fort Bend County BJA Stepping Up Program
  • Jail Diversion Services

Resources:

Texas Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Law Bench Book 2021-2022

Texas Juvenile Mental Health and Intellectual Development Disabilities Law Bench Book 2021-2022:

The Sequential Intercept Model Brochure

For more information, please contact Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services at 281-238-3079 or email bhsdept@fbctx.gov.

Texas Child Mental Healthcare
OJJDP Focus

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OJJDP FOCUS Youth Program

The Fort Bend County COmmunity Collaborate Program for JUstice Involved and At-RiSk Youth with mental illness/co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse (MI/CMISA)

 

Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services received a 3 year grant, in February 2021, from The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program (OJJDP) to be part of the Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JJMHCP), renamed the FOCUS Youth Program for Fort Bend County. The JJMHCP encourages collaboration between law enforcement, courts, behavioral health agencies, and other organizations to improve responses and outcomes to youth, ages 10 – 17 years old, with mental illness (MI) and/ or co-occurring MI and substance abuse (CMISA), involved in the justice system.

Our goals are to:

 

  • Provide systematic and appropriate training across FBC to law enforcement, court agencies and juvenile justice partners on comprehensive behavioral health, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed strategies
  • Improve processes for a) screening and assessment of youth in the community and the justice system and b) referral of youth with MI or CMISA to appropriate community behavioral health services and/or diversion programs
  • Enhance targeted services for justice involved and at-risk youth with MI or CMISA provided by community behavioral health treatment providers and diversion programs

This department works closely with the Council of State Governments, the University of Houston, and additional partners to enhance public safety by creating positive outcomes for at-risk youth with mental illnesses and/ or substance abuse. 

 

For additional information, please contact:

Briana Fowler

281-238-3079

Questions and Inquiries: BHSdept@fortbendcountytx.gov

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