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8. Peer counseling and peer support services;

 
9. Vocational supports;

 
10. Transportation services;

 
11. Socialization supports; and

 
12. Family support services; and be it further

 
Sec. 4. Diverse populations. Resolved: That the mental health system
must define and be responsive to the needs of diverse populations
including:

 
1. Persons with serious mental illness;

 
2. Persons with co-occurring substance abuse disorders;

 
3. Persons who are older;

 
4. Persons in the criminal justice system;

 
5. Persons who have trauma and abuse histories; and

 
6. Persons with co-occurring serious physical illnesses or
conditions; and be it further

 
Sec. 5. System readiness. Resolved: That service reform must be
undertaken within the following parameters:

 
1. Significant changes in reimbursement methodology must
include actuarial analysis;

 
2. Administrative burdens must be managed, consistent with
Public Law 2003, chapter 673, Part OOO, section 2;

 
3. Federal and state reporting data requirements must be met.
Information technology systems must be in place to support data
collection and quality management systems that drive reform;

 
4. The system must use consistent tools for measurement of
outcomes, including, but not limited to, individual benefits that
are grounded in the values in section 2; and

 
5. Required MaineCare waivers must be approved, when needed,
prior to changes being implemented; and be it further


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