The NYSOMH in collaboration with the newly created Center for Practice Innovations (CPI) at Columbia University is commited to promoting the widespread implementation of the most contemporary research informed practices. In the fall of 2007, OMH conducted leadership forums to inform and engage mental health provider organizations to determine their interest in participating in a statewide initiative to implement Wellness Self-Management (WSM). Specifically, agencies were invited to join a formal learning collaborative that included numerous face to face meetings with key individuals in the participating programs, supervisory and line staff training sessions, monthly phone calls and data collection on a number of performance indicators.
The response has been very gratifying with 105 agencies currently participating in a highly successful formal learning collaborative initiative to implement WSM. As word has spread about the usefulness of the WSM approach, numerous agencies have expressed interest in implementing WSM. In light of our current capacity and the increasing need to develop highly efficient strategies, we have designed a less intensive method to support agencies. This approach is referred to as a Practice Improvement Network (PIN). In a PIN, resources are designed to enable agencies to successfully implement WSM programs without the expense and effort associated with numerous face to face strategy meetings and training sessions with supervisors and staff.
We are confident that you will find this initiative to be an exciting opportunity for your staff and consumers and well as an opportunity to contribute to our understanding of the kinds of methods and resources that agencies truly need to promote new practices.
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All agencies participating in the PIN initiative are expected to submit complete performance indicator data on at least one WSM group. Agencies may report data on more than one group if they wish, but it id not required.
Data Submission Requirements
| Data |
Frequency |
Submitting Data
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Performance Indicator #1: Attendance
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Monthly |
Website |
| Performance Indicator #2: Discontinuation |
Monthly |
Website |
| Performance Indicator #4: Fidelity |
1.Once; Supervisor should complete within the first 8-10 weeks of the group
2. Staff from the CPI will conduct an independent fidelity after Lesson 25
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Website |
| Performance Indicator #5: Personal Progress Checklist |
Group member completes during Lessons 7, 34 and 57
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Mailed/Faxed after Lesson 57 completed |
| Performance Indicator #6: Group Leader Rating |
Once, after completion of group |
Website |
| Lesson by Lesson Helpfulness Scale |
After each lesson |
Mailed/Faxed after Lesson 57 completed |
| Feedback Survey |
Once, after completion of group |
Mailed/Faxed after Lesson 57 completed |
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Resources
WSM Practice Improvement Network (PIN) Description
Wellness Self-Management (WSM) Brochure
WSM Practice Improvement Network (PIN) Brochure
Sample WSM Workbook
WSM Group Leader Quick Guide
WSM Performance Indicator Guidebook
Certificate of Completion
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Contact Information
If you would like to download the Practice Improvement Network (PIN) members contact information in a pdf, click here.
WSM Practice Improvement Network (PIN) Members
New York City Agencies
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Program Type: State Mental Health Clinic
79-25 Winchester Blvd, Room 16-4, Bldg 40
Queens Village, New York 11427
Contact: Hui-Ling Hsu, Social Work Supervisor 1
Email: crswhwh@omh.state.ny.us
Phone: 718-264-5094
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Nothern New Jersey, Inc.
Program Type: Article 31, Outpatient Facilities Class
4-21 27th Avenue
Astoria, New York 11102
Contact: John Sutton, Vice President, Behavioral Health Services
Email: jsutton@goodwillny.org
Phone: 718-728-5400 ext. 312
International Center for the Disabled (ICD) – New York
Program Type: Article 31 Clinic
340 East 24th Street
New York, New York 10010
Contact: Edward Ross, Director of Behavioral Health Division
Email: eross@icdnyc.org
Phone: 212-585-6275
Kings County Hospital Center
Program Type: Adult Outpatient Care
Adult Outpatient Clinic
451 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
Contact: Mariam Azaunce, Associate Director
Email: azauncem@nychhc.org
Phone: 718-245-8801
347-234-1192
Lutheran Medical Center / Lutheran Family Health Center
Program Type: Psychosocial
514-49 Street
Brooklyn, New York 11220
Contact: Tomas Cruz, Administrative Director of Behavioral Health
Email: tcruz@lmcmc.com
Phone: 718-431-2636
New York Harbor Healthcare System
Program Type: Dual Diagnosis
ACOS Mental Health (11-M)
423 East 23rd Street, Manhattan Campus
New York, New York 10010
Contact: John Tatarakis, Psychosocial Recovery Coordinator
Email: John.Tatarakis@va.gov
Phone: 212-951-3440
South Beach Psychiatric Center
Program Type: State Psychiatric Center, Clinic
777 Seaview Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10305
Contact: Marion Schaal, LCSW, CPRP, Director of Customer Services
Email: sbcsmss@omh.state.ny.us
Phone: 718-667-2352
Woodhull Adult Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic
Program Type: Adult Outpatient Services
Department of Psychiatry
760 Broadway, 5th Floor, Room 117
Brooklyn, New York 11206
Contact: Pablo Sanchez-Barranco, Director of Outpatient Services
Email: Pablo.sanchez-barranco@woodhullhc.hhcnyc.org
Phone: 718-963-8347
347-534-8860
New York State Agencies
Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services
Program Type: Adult Outpatient Care
Guidepost Continuing Day Treatment Program
203 Laurens Street
Olean, New York 14760
Contact: Ruth Palmquist, Program Director for Continuing Day Treatment Program
Email: rdpalmquist@cattco.org
Phone: 716-373-8080 ext. 5301
Common Ground Community
Program Type: Transitional Housing, VA services
Veterans Transitional Residence
P.O. Box 487
VA HudsonValley Campus
Montrose, New York 10548
Contact: Gary Berstein, Program Director, Veterans Transitional Residence
Email: GBernstein@commonground.org
Phone: 716-373-8080 ext. 5301
Ellis Hospital Outpatient Mental Health Services
Program Type: Continuing Day Treatment
Ellis Continuing Day Treatment
502 State Street
Schenectady, New York 12305
Contact: Richard Angehr, Program Manager
Email: angehrr@ellishospital.org
Phone: 518-831-6960
Family Service League
Program Type: Continuing Day Treatment
790 Park Avenue
Huntington, New York 11743
Contact: Peter Meister, Administrative Coordinator
Email: pmeister@fsl-li.org
Phone: 631-728-2058
Family Services of Chemung County, Inc., Mental Health Clinic
Program Type: Mental Health Clinic Group Therapy Program (Skill-Building)
1019 East Water Street
Elmira, New York 14901
Contact: David Crist, Mental Health Clinic Director
Email: dbcrist2@stny.rr.com
Phone: 607-733-5696
Hands Across Long Island, Inc
Program Type: PROS
159 Brightside Avenue
Central Islip, New York 11722
Contact: Jesse Smith, Program Director
Email: jsmith@hali88.org
Phone: 631-234-1925
Lakeview Mental Health Services, Inc
Program Type: Psychosocial Club
Ontario County Psychosocial Club
318-320 Third Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Contact: Cathy Lovejoy, Director of Residential Services
Email: clovejoy@lakeviewmhs.org
Phone: 315-789-0550 x. 2155
Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc
Program Type: Wellness Self Management
PO Box 2304
Kingston, New York 12402
Contact: Martha Steuding, Director of Education & Advocacy
Email: msteuding@mhainulster.com
Phone: 845-339-9090 x. 109
PEOPLe, Inc
Program Type: Drop-InCenter for persons with MH Diagnosis
378 Violet Avenue
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Contact: Terrance Murray
Email: terrym@projectstoempower.org
Phone: 845-452-2728 ext. 203
Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC)
Program Type: Outpatient Day Program
Syracuse VAMedicalCenter
1031 East Fayette Street
Syracuse, New York 13210
Contact: Lee Ernenwein
Email: Lucia.ernenwein@va.gov
Phone: 315-425-4400 ext. 51006
Schuyler County Community Services
Program Type: Mental Health Clinic Plus
106 South Perry Street
Watkins Glen, New York14891
Contact: George A. Roets, Director
Email: groets@co.schuyler.ny.us
Phone: 607-535-8288
Ulster County Mental Health Department
Program Type: Outpatient Clinic
239 Golden Hill Lane
Kingston, New York 12402
Contact: Kelly McMullen, Program Director, Adult Services LGU
Email: kmcm@co.ulster.ny.us
Phone: 845-340-4180
Agencies Outside of New YorkState
California State Prison- Sacramento
Program Type: Corrections/ Mental Health
Adult Male High Security Facility
P.O. Box 29
Represa, California 95671-0002
Contact: Shama Chaiken, Chief Psychologist
Email: Shama.Chaiken@cdcr.ca.gov
Phone: 916-294-3160
CPC Behavioral Healthcare
Program Type: Acute & Chronic Care Day Treatment Program
Partial Care Program
1088 Highway 34
Aberdeen, New Jersey 07747
Contact: Neil Harbus. Senior Program Manager
Email: nharbus@cpcbhc.org
Phone: 732-290-1700 ext. 5205
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