West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Assoc.
West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Assoc.
Legislative Short - Continuum of Care
Legislative Short - Continuum of Care
Legislative Short - Continuum of Care
Wednesday 15th February 2023
Join Mark Drennan as he explores the importance of Continuum of Care in West Virginia's behavioral health system and ongoing legislative efforts.
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Get the buttons here!Continuum of Care: Tackling Behavioral Health Challenges in West Virginia
We have kids that may be living in hospitals for, unfortunately, years. And that's not appropriate.
How does a state like West Virginia, grappling with the fallout from the opioid crisis, ensure its children and adults receive the care they need? In this episode of 'The Association Spotlight Series', Lake Morehouse hosts CEO Mark Drennan to dive into the critical topic of Continuum of Care.
Drennan sheds light on the pressing issues affecting mental health services in the state, from workforce shortages to the long-term impacts of the opioid epidemic on children growing up in the system. He paints a vivid picture of kids living in hospitals for years, highlighting how dire the situation has become. Through compelling examples, Drennan underscores the necessity of a step-by-step process to guide patients through their care journey, ensuring they receive appropriate and timely support.
He also discusses current legislative efforts aimed at improving Continuum of Care, offering hope for a more robust behavioral healthcare system in West Virginia. Whether you're a professional in the field or someone touched by these issues, this episode provides valuable insights and real-world examples of the challenges and potential solutions within the behavioral healthcare landscape.