Does CATS ES staff monitor all medications for every ICJ inmate?  No.  The Medical Department of ICJ, part of the Ingham County Health Department, monitors inmates and their medications.

Will a potentially at risk inmate be seen even if he/she declines to participate?  Yes.  Once a referral is made, CATS ES staff will do their best to evaluate for suicide risk, even if the client does not want to talk or participate.  Every effort is made to explain the reason for the evaluation and ensure the inmate’s cooperation, for the screening.  If the inmate remains uncooperative, they will remain in an observation cell, where closer monitoring can continue.

Can family and friends call with concerns about an inmate?  Yes.  Calls can be taken, concerning mental health issues.  CATS staff cannot provide the caller with any information about the inmate unless there is a signed release from the inmate to allow this.

Can the inmate receive ongoing mental health services once released?  Yes.  CATS Supervisor is able to make a referral to all CMHA-CEI mental health programs for further services if the individual meets program criteria.  This is done through coordination with the CMHA-CEI Access Department, who can offer an assessment appointment for the client upon release.  

Respite Services, Community living Services (CLS), Residential Supports, Skill Building, Customized Employment, Supported Employment, Supported Work Experience, Clinical Services, and Case Management

A consumer may be eligible for AH services if they have Medicaid and require physical assistance with at least one activity of daily living. An individual who may qualify for AHH, must be assessed for AHH services before receiving CLS service from CMHA-CEI.

An example would be that an individual needs assistance with bathing and dressing. An AHH assessment would be completed through MDHHS and the individual may receive a few hours a week of adult home help assistance for showers and dressing.

Adult Day Care involves the day-time supervision of individuals in a group environment in a center or location. In Michigan, Adult day care is paid through the MI Choice waiver. This waiver is intended for seniors and individuals who are disabled who require a level of care consistent with that which is provided in a nursing home, but wish to remain living at home or in the community, such as in an adult foster care home or a home for the aged (similar to assisted living). In Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties, the MI choice waiver is operated by the Tri-County Office on Aging. For more information please visit their website at: https://www.tcoa.org/long-term-care/

Self Determination – A support option for individuals that provides the ability to directly control their services, including to recruit, hire, schedule, and supervise staff.

Fiscal Intermediary (FI) – An entity designed to assist individuals who choose a self-determination option in choosing and maintaining services as defined in the individual's plan of service. The FI provides assistance with managing an individual's budget.

Person-Centered Planning (PCP) enables individuals to identify and achieve their personal goals.

PCP is a way for people to plan their lives in their communities, set the goals that they want to achieve, and develop a plan for how to accomplish them. PCP is required by state law (the Michigan Mental Health Code (the Code)) and federal law (the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule and the Medicaid Managed Care Rules) as the way that people receiving services and supports from the community mental health system plan how those supports are going to enable them to achieve their life goals.

The process is used to plan the life that the person aspires to have, considering various options—taking the individual's goals, hopes, strengths, and preferences and weaving them into plans for the future. Through PCP, a person is engaged in decision-making, problem solving, monitoring progress, and making needed adjustments to goals and supports and services provided in a timely manner.

PCP is a process that involves support and input from those people who care about the person doing the planning. The PCP process is used any time an individual's goals, desires, circumstances, choices, or needs change. While PCP is the required planning approach for mental health and I/DD services provided by the CMHSP system, PCP can include planning for other public supports and privately-funded services chosen by the person.