Ohio START Newsletter November 2023

November 2023 Newsletter

Director's Corner

There is much to celebrate this month, from county certifications to the small but significant victories achieved everyday by families supported by START teams across the state. Many thanks to Ohio START staff whose hard work has made these achievements possible.

"Belonging is showing your authentic self and getting a thumbs up." - Lois Bushong

From the Field: County Highlights

Ashtabula

State Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur participated in a ride-along with agency staff and met with an Ohio START mom during her visit.

Sandusky

Congratulations to Sandusky County for 1 year of START implementation. The team has all of the original members and accepted its fifth START case last month.

South Central

Missi Robson, Vinton County START Supervisor, was presented the Rita Gillick Mental Health Advocacy award by the 317 Board. Congratulations, Missi!

Butler and Summit Counties Certified!

Congratulations to Butler County Job & Family Services and Summit County Children Services for being the second and third Ohio counties to complete a certification review to become Certified START Affiliates! Certification in the START model shows that both counties are serving START clients with model fidelity which leads to better outcomes for families while keeping child safety a priority.

Summit County celebrated this achievement last week and is pictured below. The Summit County START team has collaborated closely with local treatment providers and community partners to achieve model fidelity, resulting in 18 successful graduates since Sept. 2019. Butler County's certification celebration is scheduled for Nov. 17.

Fall Festivities

The Tuscarawas County START team decorated this Pikachu pumpkin for their agency's annual pumpkin decorating contest.

During Halloween time the visiting parents and children trick or treat around the agency in costume for agency staff to give treats. Children and staff are given a plastic spider that they use to vote for their favorite.

Employee Spotlight

Lindsey Griffiths, Coshocton County

Lindsey is selfless, always ready and willing to do anything for anyone. She puts everything into her work and it shows. She has taught those around her so much and she deserves recognition for her hard work and dedication to the program.

Share your success story to be featured in the next newsletter HE RE.

Nominate an Ohio START staff member to be spotlighted HERE.

Resources and Events

Please share upon completion of Ohio START

You can now participate in a phone interview study about your experience. If you participate in an interview from Ohio University or Ohio State University, you will receive a $75 gift card.

Interviews can be over the phone or via video conference call.

If you are co-parenting, each parent that completes Ohio START can participate and receive a gift card. Your participation is voluntary.

To schedule an interview text or call: 740-486-0065

Each interview will last approximately 45 minutes.

Or email: OhioSTART.parentinterview@gmail.com

IRB Number: 19-F-40

Ohio START Job Postings

Do you have an open Ohio START position? Please send the details of your open positions to christine@pcsao.org to post on the Ohio START website.

National START Treatment Provider Affinity Group | Nov. 8, 12-1:30 pm (ET)

Topic: Harm Reduction and START Treatment

The National START Training and Technical Assistance Program is pleased to announce the convening of the first inter-state affinity group for START treatment providers. Join this

role-specific peer learning opportunity designed for networking, shared learning, and quality improvement planning. Click here to register.

ADAMHS Board Releases Coping with the Holidays Booklet

The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County is offering tips on reducing extra stresses and anxiety in its annual Coping with the Holidays booklet. Coping with the Holidays offers suggestions on things like how to reduce stress, deal with loss or change and enjoy the holidays safely and on a budget. In addition, resource numbers are listed for those who find the stress of this holiday season too much to handle.

OACBHA is hosting an upcoming Recovery Celebration that will be taking place Dec. 12 at the Dwell Community Church in Columbus. During this one day event, enjoy presentations from keynote speakers, along with activities to celebrate that recovery is beautiful. Register here.

Attend Upcoming Learning Community Discussions

Learning Community Calls will be held quarterly for Behavioral Health Workers, Caseworkers, and Administrators. The Zoom calls will be held on the same date and time, the third Thursday of the month, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. The same link will be used for all learning community calls.

Calling all administrators

Please join us Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. to discuss KGAP and Ohio START fiscal practices.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84753110112

Calling all supervisors

Please join us Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for the Supervisor Learning Community Call that is open to both PCSA and BH supervisors participating in Ohio START. Register here.

Training

Visit the training calendar below to register

Ohio START Consortium Meeting (In-Person Only)

Nov. 9 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Youth Suicidality: Safety Planning and Lethal Means Counseling

Nov. 14 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Ohio START Consortium Meeting (In-Person Only)

Nov. 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Introduction to START for New Staff

Nov. 16 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Supervisor Professional Learning Community

Nov. 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

So Done! Polyvagal Strategies When It Just Won't End

Nov. 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Motivational Interviewing Refresher

Nov. 28 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Training Calendar

Ohio START is a program of PCSAO and an affiliate of the National START Model

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