Co-Occurring Disorders

For the past several years, the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) have led state efforts related to understanding and developing services for Iowans with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems. These efforts have involved consumers, family members, providers, consultants, Departments' staff, and other stakeholders in forums, planning groups, and trainings. As a result, Iowa has a strong base of educated and committed individuals who are contributing in ways specific to their advocacy or agency mission to a statewide comprehensive system of care that supports people working toward personal recovery.

DHS and IDPH Joint Statement on Recovery System of Care:

"Over time, all Iowa mental health and substance abuse treatment services and all State processes that support such services will become recovery-oriented and capable of meeting the complex needs of individuals and families."

Iowa Efforts related to Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders  

 

Resources:

• 12 Steps for Agencies/Programs  
• 12 Steps for Clinicians  
• Alternative Case Conference Module  
• Changing the World Presentation  
• Co-Occuring Disorder Resource Bibliography  
• Comprehensive, Continuous, Integrated System of Care Model  
• Criteria for Successful Action Plans  
• Integrated Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Factsheet  
• Integrated Scope of Practice  
• Jackson Assessment  
• Jackson Mental Health Screening Tool  
• Jackson Patient Rights  
• Recovery Plan Template  
• SAMHSA Co-Occurring Information  
• Sample Program Action Plan  
• Minkoff Values  
• Official ASAM Placement Admission for any level of care - Capstone  
• Official Initial Evaluation - Capstone  

Contacts:

• Magellan Behavioral Health: Contact Lori Hancock-Muck at 515-273-5053
• Iowa Department of Public Health: Contact Kathy Stone at 515-281-4417 or Michele Tilotta at 515-281-4816