November 1, 2024 Edition 16 | |
The monthly Provider Insider Newsletter will differ from the Network Communication Bulletins by offering an avenue to highlight community happenings across our catchment area. We will share information on various projects Trillium is working on within our local communities and introduce new skill development/training opportunities available to providers. | |
- Provider Spotlight: New Steps to New Beginnings, LLC
- Welcome New Providers!
- Provider News
- Community Involvement
- Provider Resources
- New Opportunities
- Provider Knowledge
- In Case You Missed It
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We’re excited to share some recent milestones from New Steps to New Beginnings, LLC! Over the past few months, our team has continued to make a positive impact through our Peer Support, Outpatient Therapy (OPT), and community-based programs. We've recently expanded our reach, providing services to more individuals in need and achieving new benchmarks in client outcomes.
Our agency is proud to be an active part of the Trillium Health Catchment area! This fall and winter, we plan to participate in local events promoting mental health awareness, host free workshops on coping skills, and collaborating with other organizations to provide resources for individuals seeking support.
We’ve witnessed incredible growth in our clients—several have completed their housing goals and re-entered the workforce with our support!
Upcoming Event
Join us for our fall wellness fair next month, where we will be offering educational resources on topics of stress management, coping strategies, mindfulness, or understanding mental health. As well as providing handouts about mental health resources in the area, tips for improving emotional well-being, and strategies for managing stress.
Stay Connected
For more information about our services, upcoming events, or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website or call us at 919-729-0261. We are here to support you on your journey to wellness!
We are dedicated to helping individuals take steps toward brighter, healthier futures. Thank you for being a part of our community!
New Steps to New Beginnings, LLC
"Guiding Your Journey, One Step at a Time"
If you or a fellow provider are interested in sharing your story, please contact us at info@trilliumnc.org. Thank you for all you do for our members!
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Welcome New Providers to Trillium! | |
| PROVIDER NAME | COUNTIES SERVED | SERVICES OFFERED | AGE GROUP SERVED | | Alight Behavioral Therapy LLC | Wake and surrounding | Research Based Behavioral Health Treatment (RB-BHT) | Children and Adults (0-21) | | Family First Care Home | Montgomery and surrounding | 1915i - Individual Support, Community Living and Supports, and Supports Individual/Group | Adult 21+ | | New Progressions LLC | Guilford and surrounding | Community Support Team, Outpatient, Peer Supports, and Specialized Consultative Services, 1915i - Individual Support, Individual Support Community, Community Transition, Community Networking, Community Living and Supports Individual/Group, Supported Living Level 1, 2, & 3, Respite, Natural Supports Education, Vehicle Adaptation | All | | Affinity Therapy Services PLLC | Cumberland and surrounding | Research Based Behavioral Health Treatment (RB-BHT) | All | | Carolina Restorative Health PLLC | Guilford and surrounding | Outpatient Therapy and Peer Supports | Adults 18+ | | October Road Inc. | Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow, and Pender | Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) | Adults | | LaTonya Renee Taylor DBA Let Us Talk | Lenoir and surrounding | Specialized Consultative Services | All | | Royalty Hands Homecare LLC | Pitt and surrounding | 1915i (Respite, Supported Employment, Community Living and Supports, and In Home Skill Building) | Adults 18+ | | |
Trillium Health Resources selected for an award from national leadership program to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare | |
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Cindy Ehlers, MS, LCMHC, Chief Operations Officer, Senitria Goodman, JD, Chief Compliance Officer/General Counsel, Hayley Sink, MPA, Director of Health Equity and Innovation, and LaDonna Latney-Battle, DNP-ENL, MSN, Care Management and Population Health Officer, have been selected to receive an award for Best Overall Project. The team from Trillium Health Resources was selected for this award out of 7 healthcare organizations from around the United States from the Disparities Leadership Program’s 2023-2024 class. This award is based on various criteria, including the breadth of impact of the project on the organization, the use of Disparities Leadership Program tools and skills, and overall achievements over the course of the year.
The Disparities Leadership Program is the first program of its kind in the nation and is designed for leaders from hospitals, health insurance plans, and other healthcare organizations who are seeking to develop practical strategies to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care. The program is led by the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, Massachusetts.
News Release
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NCDHHS Provides Free Well Disinfection, Well Water Collection Kits to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene | |
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced on October 22 free well disinfection and well water collection kits are available for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Local health departments in western North Carolina will distribute kits for households with private wells that were flooded or damaged by the storm.
Excessive rain and flooding can cause water in private wells to become contaminated, meaning the water can make people sick if it is consumed. After a flood, private wells must be assessed for damage, repaired, disinfected and tested before use to ensure the water is safe. It is critical people do not drink or use water from a private well that has been damaged or flooded until it has been properly disinfected and tested after the storm.
The NCDHHS Division of Public Health has assembled well disinfection and well water collection kits for distribution through select local health departments. Private well owners living in the communities served by the following local health departments who have flooded or damaged wells can pick up free kits beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Press Release
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Increasing Crisis Counseling Services for People Impacted by Hurricane Helene; NCDHHS Receives Federal Funding to Expand Hope4NC and Help People Rebuild and Recover | |
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced on October 24 $2.9 million in federal funding to help increase crisis counseling services for people impacted by Hurricane Helene. The funding is part of the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program administered by the U. S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which is available to states to address behavioral health care needs and support relief for people in disaster-impacted communities.
The funding will be used to expand the Hope4NC initiative to recruit, hire and train crisis counselors, behavioral health therapists and certified peer support specialists in the 25 counties declared major disaster areas following Hurricane Helene. Approximately 1.8 million people live in these areas and were impacted by the storm that brought catastrophic damage on Sept. 26, 2024, and in the days following.
Currently, first responders and volunteers experiencing stress or mental health crisis can call the Hope4NC Helpline at 1-855-587-3463 24/7. The additional funding will expand the crisis response workforce to increase access to more people who are impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Read More Here
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2024 Marks National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) North Carolina's 40th Anniversary! | |
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In 2024, NAMI North Carolina proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary, reflecting on the dedication and impact of countless leaders, volunteers, peers, and advocates who have tirelessly served individuals and families affected by mental illness in our state. As we commemorate this milestone, we recognize the importance of looking ahead to the future - both for the organization and for the mental health landscape in North Carolina. This is a pivotal moment to prioritize innovation, foster collaboration, and chart a new course.
With the theme "40 and Forward: Forging a New Path for Mental Health," the upcoming conference aims to inspire hope and drive progress for the next four decades and beyond. Join NAMI North Carolina in shaping a brighter future for mental health in North Carolina.
Register Here
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Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Medicaid Services for Children | |
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Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) is the federal law that says Medicaid must provide all medically necessary health care services to Medicaid-eligible children.
Even if a service is not covered under the NC Medicaid State Plan, it can be covered for recipients under 21 years of age if the service is listed at 1905(a) of the Social Security Act and if all EPSDT criteria are met.
Health Check and EPSDT provide for the complete care of children and youth in Medicaid.
EPSDT Links - Click on the underlined links below for helpful EPSDT resources
Covered Treatment Services
Services must be ordered by the child's physician or another licensed clinician. Prior approval from the Division of Health Benefits (DHB) may be required to verify medical necessity for some services.
The services must:
- Be medically necessary to correct or ameliorate a defect, physical or mental illness or a condition that is identified through a screening examination
- Be listed in section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act
- Not be experimental/investigational, unsafe or considered ineffective
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Trillium Health Resources Awards $150,000 to Malachi House II
Trillium Health Resources awarded $150,000 on September 11 to Malachi House II. Located in Greensboro, the residential program provides food, clothing, and shelter to men experiencing substance or opioid use disorder. The funding from Trillium will support Medicaid members or state-funded recipients living in our region.
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Re-verification Requirement
You should have received a Re-verification Notification from NCTracks. If you have not responded, please act now. If you do not submit the re-verification application and pay the application fee by the due date, your Medicaid claims will not be paid.
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Have Questions/Need Support?
If you have questions, need additional information, or require technical assistance, please contact our Network Management Department at NetworkServicesSupport@TrilliumNC.org or call Provider Support Services at 1-855-250-1539 during the hours of 7 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, Monday–Saturday.
We appreciate your commitment to helping us achieve this mission by meeting the needs of members!
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Provider Insider is a newsletter for the Trillium Health Resources provider community. Please send comments and suggestions about this publication and its contents to NetworkServicesSupport@TrilliumNC.org. | | | | |
