System of Care Behavioral Health Initiative
System of Care (SOC) is a national initiative under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration with a focus on improving behavioral health outcomes for children and their families.
Blair County SOC is a new initiative with a goal of uniting youth, families, providers, and system partners to create an environment where youth and family voice is at the center of our work and all systems can partner to improve services and supports across the county.
Guiding Principles
Youth and Family-driven
Culturally and Linguistically Competent
Strengths-based
Home and Community-based
Individualized
Data driven and Outcome – Oriented
Trauma-informed
Accessible and Cost Effective
Evidence-based
Natural Supports and Networks
Multi-System Integration
County Leadership and Governance
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Youth and young adults play an important role in System of Care efforts. We are dedicated to creating an equal partnership with our youth and to include the youth voice in our work. How will your voice influence SOC and what is in it for you?
- Drive system change
- Develop leadership skills
- Build new relationships
- Reduce Stigma
Blair County System of Care is dedicated to creating an equal partnership with families and to include your voice in our work. We hope to learn from families who have experience supporting youth who have been involved in any child-serving system.
How will your voice influence SOC and what is in it for you?
- Drive system change
- Develop leadership skills
- Build new relationships
- Reduce Stigma
The County Leadership Team (CLT) is a decision-making board inclusive of family members, youth, and community and system partners. The CLT is a collaborative process where leaders will discuss and influence policy, funding, training, and enhancing the services and supports in Blair County.
Blair County Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
County Leadership Meetings will be held on a monthly or bi-monthly basis as determined by the needs of the group. We welcome new youth, young adult, and family representation. For more information on the CLT, please contact Jennifer Stubbs at jstubbs@blairhealthchoices.org or 814-696-5680 Ext. 212
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Get Involved
For more information on how you can be involved in System Of Care, please contact Missy Peters at mpeters@blairhealthchoices.org or call 814-696-5680 Ext 212