Community Support Program
CSP PRINCIPLES
COMMUNITY SERVICES ARE:
FLEXIBLE
CONSUMER CENTERED/CONSUMER EMPOWERED
CULTURALLY COMPETENT
ABLE TO MEET SPECIAL NEEDS
COMMUNITY BASED WITH NATURAL SUPPORTS
COORDINATED
ACCOUNTABLE
STRENGTH BASED
WELCOME TO A RECOVERY COMMUNITY
CSP Protocols
Membership of the CSP Committee consists of any interested citizen in the Montgomery County. This includes individuals, family members, mental health professionals, and other community members. Visitors are welcome and are encouraged to participate in the discussions.
All members are entitled to one vote per person.
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee consists of up to three co-chairs, and a treasurer. Whenever possible, the three constituencies (individual, family members, and mental health professionals) will each be represented on the committee. If equal representation is not possible at a given time, all efforts will be made to recruit members of each constituency willing to serve on the committee. The committee shall also consist of subcommittee chairs and the county liaison. Elections are held annually to elect all Executive Committee members except the county liaison.
CSP Goals:
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Community Education, Training and Technical Assistance on the CSP and Recovery Principles
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Assisting and advising the county Office of MH and the MH provider network in defining needs and developing priorities on behalf of consumers and family members
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Reducing Mental Illness Stigma and other Barriers in Montgomery County
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Providing Quality Assurance and Accountability within the Montgomery County Mental Health System
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Public Policy Consultation and Advocacy to the Montgomery County MH System
RECOVERY COMPONENTS
Ten Fundamental Recovery Components include:
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Self-Direction
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Individualized and Person Centered
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Empowerment
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Holistic
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Non-Linear
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Strengths-Based
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Peer Support
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Respect
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Responsibility
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Hope
A fiduciary ensures that the committee operates independently from the county
Hopeworx, Inc. is the fiduciary for the Montgomery County CSP Committee. It is responsible for the financial accountability of the committee's funds. The CSP Committee receives money from the county each year for an operating budget. The CSP Committee monitors the budget monthly and allocates funds by a consensus vote. The fiduciary ensures that the financial decisions of the committee are carried out.
CSP Executive Committee
Person in Recovery
Co-Chair
Danny Kutchler
Family Co-Chair
Kathy Laws
Provider Co-Chair
Abby Grasso,
NAMI Montgomery County
Treasurer
Morgan Killian Moseley,
Hopeworx, Inc.
Conference Subcommittee Chairs
Erin Hewitt,
Montco OMH/DD/EI
Advocacy Subcommittee Chairs
Kim Renninger,
Community Advocates
Social
Subcommittee Chairs
Ryan Scheiger
CSP County Liaison