Center for Evidence-Based Practices Advances Innovations for Behavioral Healthcare in 36 States, 5 Countries
September 27, 2019—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland & Columbus, OH—Staff turnover in behavioral healthcare organizations has always been a challenge for sustaining service…
Learn Motivational Interviewing to Build Trust, Relationships around Desire for Personal Change
June 03, 2019Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect current activities.
Help people discover and talk about their desire for personal change, like…
Ohio Expands Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) with Training Series, Learning Communities from Center for EBPs
June 02, 2019—by Paul M. Kubek
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include current activities.
The State of Ohio continues to make Assertive…
Center Publishes Free ACT Team-Meeting Tools and Booklet to Support Top-Notch Assertive Community Treatment
January 12, 2019—by Paul M. Kubek
Editor's Note: This story first appeared in September 2017. It has been updated to reflect current activities.
The Center for…
Managers of Housing Services for People with Mental Illness and Addiction Develop Trauma-Informed Culture with Training from Center for EBPs, OhioMHAS
May 01, 2018—by Paul M. Kubek
Providers of housing services for adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders (adult-care facilities and recovery…
Opioid Epidemic Needs Public-Health, Harm-Reduction Approach to Addiction Treatment
November 01, 2017Lenore A. Kola, PhD, of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western Reserve University has co-authored an editorial that encourages lawmakers and…
Training Available for Ohio’s Expedited SSI & SSDI Program
October 24, 2017The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) has developed the Expedited SSI & SSDI Program as a way to reduce the processing time…
Center for EBPs Helps Managers of Ohio Adult-Care Facilities Motivate Residents for Housing Success
February 02, 2017—by Paul M. Kubek
In an effort to increase housing stability among people with mental illness, addiction, and co-occurring disorders, the Ohio Department…
Crystal Smith Receives 2016 B. Lenora Benson Award for Excellence from Mandel School
January 30, 2017—by Paul M. Kubek
Crystal Smith is one of those people who does not seek credit for a job well done even when credit is long overdue. She will accept a…
Our Office Has Moved: New Address, Fax Number
December 01, 2016It's time to update your address books. The main office of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices is now located in the Research Commons of the newly renovated…
Conference 2016 Review: Over 225 from 10 States Explore ACT, Other Best Practices for Behavioral Healthcare Redesign
November 28, 2016—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—Over 225 people from 10 states attended our Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Conference 2016, which took place on October…
Supported Employment in Ohio Gets Boost with Training Series
August 23, 2016The State of Ohio continues to expand its commitment to employment for people with severe mental illness, and the Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case…
Thinking about a PhD in Social Welfare?
May 23, 2016Attend the Mandel School's Doctoral Program Open House on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6pm in Cleveland, Ohio. / The nationally ranked Doctoral Program of the Jack…
Training Series for Housing Staff Focuses on Employment, Creating a Culture of Change
May 19, 2016—by Paul M. Kubek
Increase housing stability and employment among people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Our…
New Resources Promote Housing Stability for People with Mental Illness, Addiction
October 05, 2015Nine (9) new resources from the Center for Evidence-Based Practices can help you increase housing stability among people with mental illness, addiction, and co-…
Become More Trauma-Informed with New Resources from Center for EBPs
October 01, 2015Editor's Note: This story first appeared on August 15, 2015. It has been updated to include information about Ohio's TIC initiative.
Four new resources…
Center Helps State of Ohio Expand Supported Employment for People with Mental Illness
July 30, 2015—by Paul M. Kubek
The State of Ohio is expanding its commitment to employment for people with severe mental illness and is turning to its Ohio Supported…
Action Magazine Highlights Work of Center for Evidence-Based Practices
July 23, 2015Action Magazine focuses on the work of faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and community partners of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of…
Trauma-Informed Care Arrives in Ohio
June 24, 2015—by Paul M. Kubek
The Center for Evidence-Based Practices has teamed up with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) to…
New Strategies for Heroin, Opioid Abuse among People with Addictions, Mental Illness
June 15, 2015Heroin, krokodil, and prescription pain killers are opioids that are commonly abused by people with addictions and mental illness. The epidemic of abuse in Ohio…
The Lynn Goff Spirit of Integrated Treatment Award
May 26, 2015This award recognizes a service team that embodies passion, dedication, and creativity when providing services to people with co-occurring severe mental illness…
Promote Health-Behavior Change among People with Severe Mental Illness
January 26, 2015—by Paul M. Kubek
Learn to support health-behavior change among people with severe mental illness and addiction in your community, especially those who…
Conference 2014 Review: Over 300 from 13 States Attend 48 Workshops that Highlight EBPs, Trauma-Informed Care for Mental Illness
November 15, 2014—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—The numbers are in from this year's event: over 300 people from 13 states attended our Evidence-Based Practices (EBP)…
2014 Champion Awards
November 14, 2014—by Paul M. Kubek
The Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western Reserve University presented its 2014 Champion Awards to one outstanding…
Peer Support in Action
September 23, 2014Peer specialists, peer supporters, and recovery coaches use their lived experiences in a variety of professional settings to assist individuals who are…
Prepare for Future of Behavioral Healthcare
September 23, 2014Have changes in the policy, practice, regulation, and reimbursement of behavioral healthcare services made you confused and wondering what will happen next? We…
Making Informed Choices about Personal Finances
September 23, 2014Individuals with disabilities need clear and accurate benefits information to make informed decisions about their financial future and employment goals. In most…
A First Step to Integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare
September 12, 2014Attend workshop "A-09, Tobacco Interventions: What Can You Do?" at our EBP Conference 2014 and learn some practical techniques for helping people with mental…
Veterans Affairs in Ohio Delivers Best Integrated Treatment Available
September 09, 2014Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces in central and northeast Ohio are receiving the best treatment available for co-occurring mental illness and substance use…
Solutions for Complexities of Co-Occurring Disorders
September 09, 2014Substance abuse and mental illness are a tough combo to treat and beat. But it does happen with the right attitudes and interventions. Expand your knowledge…
Leadership: It's More Than Supervision
September 09, 2014Team leaders of clinical services have an important job on their hands, especially if they are overseeing the implementation of an evidence-based practice. The…
Best Solution for Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
August 28, 2014Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) makes so much sense for improving outcomes. This evidence-based practice combines treatment for mental illness with…
Trauma-Informed Care for Clients, Clinicians & Organizations
August 18, 2014Trauma has emerged as an important topic in behavioral healthcare because people in our communities experience it in complex ways, not only as victims of and…
Earn Supervision & Ethics Credits
August 11, 2014These workshops at our Evidence-Based Practices Conference 2014 are offering supervision or ethics credits. Register today.
Supervision Credits:
A…Future of Managed Care and Medicaid in Ohio for Behavioral Healthcare
August 11, 2014Workshop "A-05, The Future is Now: The Changing Face of Managed Care & Medicaid in Ohio" explores the increasing role of managed care companies in the…
Ever Wonder Why They Call It "Assertive"?
August 08, 2014Find out why Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) ranks as a best practice in states, counties, cities, managed-care companies, and community-based service…
Stages of Behavior Change, Employment Promote Housing Stability
June 19, 2014—by Paul M. Kubek
Increase housing stability and employment among people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Our…
Kola Leads Initiatives to Integrate Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services for Co-Occurring Disorders
May 16, 2014—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—Lenore Kola has a reputation as an agent of change. For 45 years, she has led national efforts in local communities to…
Center Shares Lessons Learned about Addiction, Mental Illness, Primary Health, ACT with European Collaborators
May 12, 2014—by Paul M. Kubek
Patrick Boyle and other consultants from the Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western Reserve University have this knack for…
In My Own Words: An Introduction to the Series
March 07, 2014—by Nicole Clevenger
Editor's Note: This story was first published on October 11, 2013. It has been updated with new information about the series.
…In My Own Words: Russell
March 07, 2014—by Russell Lawrence Cummins
My name is Russell Lawrence Cummins. I was born on November 9, 1959 in Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands.
My…
In My Own Words: Dirk
February 01, 2014—by Dirk
My name is Dirk. I am forty-seven years old, and I live in The Netherlands. At this moment, I live at Mentrum (a mental health care institution…
Ohio's Heroin Epidemic Explored at City Club of Cleveland Forum, WCPN 90.3
January 31, 2014"Ohio's Opiate Epidemic" is a panel discussion presented by The City Club of Cleveland. The event examines the heroin epidemic in Cuyahoga County and the State…
Treatment for U.S. Veterans Addresses Both Mental Illness, Substance Abuse
December 16, 2013Our Center's work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Ohio was highlighted in a December 16 story by Jeb Phillips of The Columbus Dispatch. The…
Ohio Invests in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to Reduce Homelessness, Hospitalization for People with Severe Mental Illness
November 15, 2013—by Paul M. Kubek
Columbus & Cleveland, OH—The State of Ohio is making another commitment to the health and well-being of people with severe mental…
In My Own Words: Kerri
October 10, 2013—by Kerri Varsetti
Change is something that always seemed impossible to me. I felt imprisoned by my experiences in childhood, and there was no way out.…
Ohio Invites Halfway Houses and Residential Addiction-Treatment Centers to Expand Services, Include Mental Illness
September 30, 2013—by Paul M. Kubek
Columbus & Cleveland, OH—The State of Ohio is taking another important step to integrate behavioral healthcare services, this time…
Ohio Sponsors Training Series for Medical Professionals to Advance Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, SAMI Treatment
August 02, 2013—by Paul M. Kubek
Columbus & Cleveland, OH—As the State of Ohio participates actively in the national Health Home initiative to integrate primary…
Medical Director Mark Hurst Provides Leadership in State of Ohio for Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
August 01, 2013—by Paul M. Kubek
Columbus, OH—Mark Hurst, MD, is medical director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), where he…
Addiction Psychiatrist Justin Trevino Integrates Treatment for Mental Illness, Substance Abuse
July 31, 2013—by Paul M. Kubek
Columbus, OH—Justin J. Trevino, MD, is assistant chief clinical officer at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, a regional psychiatric…
Job Board Supports Team Building, Promotes Best Practices for SMI, Addiction, Health Homes
June 05, 2013Our new Job Board is a recruitment tool for healthcare and behavioral healthcare organizations that receive consultation services from our Center. It is also a…
Center Teams Up with Veterans Affairs to Improve Mental-Health, Addiction Services for Military Veterans in Ohio
April 25, 2013—by Paul M. Kubek
Editor's note: This story first appeared on February 5, 2013. It has been revised to include post-event information. Download free PDFs…
Evenden and Gerhard Present Motivational Interviewing Training Series
April 11, 2013—by Paul M. Kubek
Additional dates for Columbus (5/14 & 5/20)! Look below for "New!" burst.
Join Jeremy Evenden, MSSA, LISW-S, and Scott…
Probation Officers Learn Motivational Interventions for Behavior Change
February 04, 2013Columbus, OH—Scott Gerhard, MA, LSW, of our Center will present a training session, titled
"Why Won't My Clients Do What I Tell Them To?," at a meeting…
Conference 2012 Review: Over 300 from 19 States Attend 49 Workshops that Highlight EBPs, Health Homes for SMI
December 21, 2012—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—The numbers are in: 311 people from 19 states attended our Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Conference, which took place on…
2012 Champion Awards
December 20, 2012—by Paul M. Kubek
The Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western Reserve University presented its 2012 Champion Awards to three outstanding…
Housing Staff Learn Motivational Interviewing, Benefits Education to Enhance Outcomes
December 04, 2012—by Paul M. Kubek
We are hosting a series of training events for housing-services staff and supervisors who work with people with disabilities,…
Motivational Interviewing Inspires Curriculum for Promoting and Supporting Advocacy, Change
December 01, 2012—by Paul M. Kubek
The scientific method has provided the profession of social work what it has provided so many other professions that utilize the rigors…
Great American Smokeout includes people with serious mental illness, five tips for your practice
November 13, 2012—by Debra R. Hrouda and Paul M. Kubek
The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout takes place on Thursday, November 15. This annual event…
Employment reaches 36 percent for people with mental illness in Ohio
October 22, 2012Cleveland, OH—An analysis of employment data from 23 behavioral healthcare organizations in Ohio shows that 36 percent of people with serious mental illness who…
New implementation tool helps make integrated primary and behavioral healthcare programs a reality for people with severe mental illness
September 10, 2012—by Paul M. Kubek
Portsmouth & Cleveland, OH—There is an increasing awareness in the United States that people with severe mental illness are likely…
Myers presents training series for motivational interviewing in southwest Ohio
August 08, 2012Moraine, OH—Join Consultant and Trainer Deborah Myers, MEd, PCC-S, of our Center at her Motivational Interviewing (MI) training events near Dayton, Ohio, in…
SAMHSA Webinars teach motivational interviewing for integrated primary and behavioral healthcare
August 07, 2012Jeremy Evenden, MSSA, LISW-S, and Deborah Myers, MEd, PCC-S, of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western Reserve University are presenting three…
Weekend Study, Master's Degree for Working Professionals
May 24, 2012Direct-service providers, clinical supervisors, program managers, and administrators of mental health and addiction services. Are you or members of your service…
Mandel School moves up to No. 9 in "Best of" rankings for schools of social work
March 13, 2012The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is now ranked No. 9 among the best graduate schools of social work in the country…
Social work ranks among best jobs in 2012
March 09, 2012When U.S. News & World Report wrote about the prospects of good and plentiful jobs in social work last month, the message became loud and clear: Social work…
An Update about Online Registration
February 16, 2012Some visitors to our new website have experienced some challenges navigating our event-registration process, which requires each person to create his or her own…
Study finds higher rates of jail recidivism among people with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance use disorders
February 01, 2012A research team headed by Amy Blank Wilson of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences examined recidivism rates for 20,112 inmates admitted to the…
Southeast Center in North Dakota achieves significant outcomes, honored as champion of integrated treatment
December 11, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
Fargo, ND—When state officials in the North Dakota Department of Human Services learned about Ohio's success with implementing…
Gerhard presents motivational interviewing training series in central Ohio, January to April 2012
December 08, 2011[Editor's note: This story has been revised to reflect a change in dates and times for the training events listed below.]
Columbus, OH—Join consultant…
Evenden presents motivational interviewing training series in northeast Ohio, January to May 2012
December 07, 2011[Editor's note: This story has been revised to reflect a change in location and times for the training events listed below.]
Youngstown, OH—Join…
Fellowship program for master's degree in social work prepares next generation of clinical leaders for evidence-based practice
November 28, 2011The Leadership Fellows Program at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences (school of social work) at Case Western Reserve University is designed for…
Cultural exchange with the Netherlands examines integrated treatment for drug use, mental illness
November 17, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, Ohio—If you ask most people in this country to free associate to the words Amsterdam or the Netherlands, you may get…
Mandel School offers travel-abroad courses for health and human service professionals, college students during spring break
November 16, 2011Cleveland, OH—Take an educational holiday overseas in March 2012 during Spring Break and engage in cross-cultural studies of social policies and practices for…
Our new website has 'my account' feature, incorporates CCOE sites, much mor
September 27, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
We have launched a new website. It has the same address as our old site but a new look, feel, and functionality. We need…
Technology transfer and technical assistance facilitate integration of behavioral health services in Ohio, 23 other states
September 24, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
The culture of health and human services in the United States has multiple layers. First, there is the culture of the system in which…
Research provides practical insights to inform policy and practice for addiction, mental illness and co-occurring disorders
September 23, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
Advances in brain-imaging technologies have helped researchers in the biological sciences gain a better understanding of neural anatomy…
County jail tests integrated treatment, community re-entry for people with mental illness, addiction
September 22, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
There is a revolving door of incarceration, release, and re-arrest that keeps spinning for some people. Among those caught in the cycle…
Wilson explores the impact of lapses in Medicaid coverage for people with severe mental illness, substance use disorders
September 21, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
Research has demonstrated that gaps in insurance coverage are associated with a number of negative consequences for both individuals…
Collaboration with Cuyahoga County bolsters workforce that serves people diagnosed with mental and substance use disorders
September 20, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences has been partnering with the Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS)…
Center develops research-informed practices, partnerships to curb impacts of exposure to violence
September 19, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
There is no denying the impact of news-making incidents of violence, such as school shootings and armed standoffs between fugitives and…
Center hosts basic and advanced training in motivational interviewing for service providers, supervisors
July 08, 2011Deborah Myers, MEd, PCC-S, will be presenting four Motivational Interviewing (MI) training events in southwest Ohio in August, September, and October. Earn CEUs…
Ohio board accredits Mandel School curriculum for professional license in chemical-dependency counseling
June 10, 2011—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, Ohio—Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a problem that is just not going away. Recent headlines about the abuse of…
We've moved - Our new office, address, phone numbers
May 20, 2011The main office of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP)—and its Ohio SAMI and Supported Employment Coordinating Center of Excellence (CCOE) initiatives…
Supervising practice of motivational interviewing to be highlighted at ODADAS training event
May 10, 2011Akron, Ohio—Clinical supervisors of behavioral healthcare services are encouraged to join Deborah Myers, MEd, PCC-S, consultant and trainer from the Ohio SAMI…
10th All-Ohio Institute on Community Psychiatry, March 25 & 26 in Cleveland, to explore healthcare reform
February 02, 2011Register online today for the the 10th All-Ohio Institute on Community Psychiatry, titled "Integrating Care in the Era of Health Care Reform," which will take…
Data analysis of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment reveals cost savings for State of Ohio
January 21, 2011Cleveland, OH—Researchers from the Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) at Case Western Reserve University recently conducted an analysis of claims data…
Implementation strategies for IDDT program managers and supervisors to bring state and national leaders together in Columbus, Ohio
January 02, 2010One of our most popular training events is back! ... "IDDT Implementation Strategies for Program Leaders" is a two-day event for innovators in Ohio and across…
Training events about SMI, addictions emphasize group interactions, learning practical skills
December 20, 2010Kick off the new year right. Expand your knowledge and learn practical skills for providing more effective treatment for people with mental illness or co-…
Mandel School offers travel-abroad courses for college students, health and human service professionals during spring break
December 14, 2010—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—Take an educational holiday overseas in March or May 2011 and engage in cross-cultural studies of social…
Celebrating 10 years of evidence-based practices in Ohio, anticipating the integration of primary and behavioral healthcare
December 03, 2010—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—This season marks the tenth anniversary of the State of Ohio's investment in evidence-based practices for the treatment…
Neighboring of Mentor receives SE champion award
November 08, 2010Neighboring, a community-based provider of behavioral healthcare in Mentor, Ohio, received the "Supported Employment (SE) Champion Award" from the Center for…
Franklin County ADAMH Board receives EBP champion award for implementing IDDT, AC
October 25, 2010Editor's Note: This story first appeared on October 25, 2010. It has been updated with more details about the Franklin County IDDT-ACT-SE initiative. …
Motivational interviewing in central Ohio
July 09, 2010Two Motivational Interviewing (MI) training events are coming to Columbus, Ohio for service providers and agencies in the central region of the state. Learn…
Booklet for medical professionals, a practical guide to Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment
May 03, 2010A highlight from our IDDT resources and tools. This eight-page booklet is designed for medical professionals who want to improve their clinical relationships…
Recovery stories highlight triumphs, challenges of personal journeys
April 25, 2010We've added a new "Recovery Stories" section on our web site. This evolving collection of stories highlights the positive outcomes of evidence-based practices (…
Medical professionals to get practical strategies for supporting tobacco recovery among people with mental illness, substance use disorders
March 30, 2010A free video-conference training event for psychiatrists, primary-care physicians, other physicians, and nurses will take place on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at…
Tobacco-prevention advocacy set for March 17 to preserve funding for Ohio's cessation programs, including those for people with severe mental illness
March 15, 2010—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Columbus, OH—Funding for tobacco-prevention and cessation initiatives in Ohio is scheduled to end on June 30,…
Lung Association advocate Shelly Kiser shares story of her sister-in-law, whose recovery from mental illness was cut short by smoking, cancer
March 03, 2010—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Listen to Shelly Kiser tell her story of Allena.Download this audio file (right-click and 'Save As')
…Become a Facebook fan
February 11, 2010Our Facebook fan page enhances our communications efforts and helps create community for the work that you do improving services and outcomes for people who have…
Conference 2010 to celebrate ten years of EBPs in Ohio, combine annual SAMI-IDDT & SE events, as well as tobacco recovery
January 31, 2010—by Paul M. Kubek
Columbus, OH—Save these dates! The Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) at Case Western Reserve University will host its next…
Fellowship program bolsters workforce that serves people diagnosed with mental and substance use disorders
January 12, 2010—by Paul M. Kubek
(Editor's note: This story first appeared in the Winter 2010 issue of Insight & Action, a publication of the Office of Research…
Mandel School receives award for developing curricula, training initiatives, fellowships to advance services for co-occurring disorders
December 09, 2009The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University received the Bronze Key Award, one of the highest honors awarded by the National…
Ohio providers develop action plans for new tobacco intervention, stage-based approach to tobacco services for people with mental illness and substance use disorders
November 03, 2009Cleveland, OH—Representatives from nine community-based organizations and a state psychiatric hospital in Ohio attended a one-day training for "Tobacco: Recovery…
A brief TRAC consult regarding e-cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems
November 02, 2009—by Deb Hrouda
CLEVELAND, OH—The topic of e-cigarettes came up at a recent "Tobacco: Recovery Across the Continuum (TRAC)" Program Leader Training on…
Ohio Supported Employment conference 2009 retrospective
October 09, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Columbus, OH—For organizations seeking to improve employment outcomes among people diagnosed with severe mental…
SE pioneer Gary Bond provides an update on research, evidence for supported employment
October 09, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Indianapolis, IN—The Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western Reserve University was pleased to…
Consultant and author Philip Devol helps people understand the psycho-social dimensions of poverty
October 08, 2009—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Highlands, TX—Phil Devol wants everyone to know that if you are going to help people get out of poverty, you…
Michele Robinson helps young woman with co-occurring disorders re-enter community after prison by providing supported employment
October 08, 2009Michele Robinson helps young woman with co-occurring disorders re-enter community after prison by providing supported employment
—by Paul M. Kubek and…
Service provider Rick Johnson has witnessed the transformative nature of work and how it supports, promotes recovery
October 08, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Sandusky, OH—Getting people placed in meaningful work environments has long been a passion of Rick Johnson, one…
Motivational Interviewing training event, practical resources for clinical supervisors
July 17, 2009Clinical supervisors who provide meaningful supervision of Motivational Interviewing (MI) skill development must be equipped with some essential tools, including…
Training event: IDDT implementation strategies for program leaders, team leaders
June 18, 2009This two-day event on September 1 & 2 in Cleveland, Ohio is designed for program leaders and service-team leaders who are involved in the process of…
New Benefits Planning Tool Kit now available
April 15, 2009This new resource is written by CEBP Consultant and Trainer Steve Shober. It is especially helpful for case managers, vocational specialists, employment…
Evidence Matters Newsletter
April 02, 2009"Evidence Matters" is a printed newsletter that is a collection of abstracts of our online e-news stories. Please share this resource with anyone interested in…
New full-day supervisor's training emphasizes importance of motivational interviewing
March 26, 2009—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—Service organizations that are integrating or wish to integrate Motivational Interviewing (MI) into their daily routines…
John Moneypenny draws upon a strong work ethic to advance his recovery, purpose
March 25, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland, Nicole Clevenger & Paul M. Kubek
Akron, OH—Nicole Clevenger first heard John Moneypenny tell his recovery story during a…
The impact of Supported Employment for consumers with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
March 24, 2009The primary purpose of this study was to improve our understanding of who gets referred to evidence-based Supported Employment (SE) services and what…
New Benefits Planning consulting and training services provides practical resources
March 23, 2009The Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) at Case Western Reserve University has developed a menu of consultations and trainings about Benefits Planning for…
Learn the basics of benefits programs, help people make informed decisions about their financial futures
March 22, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Employment specialists, case managers, and other mental-health and vocational-service providers who are not full…
Benefits planning is a relationship job, not just an information job
March 21, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
In Ohio and many other states, there is often a just-the-facts approach to benefits planning. Counselors…
Build trust with consumers to dispel myths about benefits, prepare them for potential surprises
March 20, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Steve Shober, BS, LSW, came into benefits planning almost by accident—in the throes of a crisis during his first…
Build trust by listening to each person's fears and concerns and by responding with facts that address each directly
March 19, 2009Build trust by listening to each person's fears and concerns and by responding with facts that address each directly
—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M.…
Overpayments by benefits programs and mandatory paybacks can be avoided with monthly reports of income by consumers
March 18, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Here's a situation you want to avoid. You're working with a person who has been receiving cash benefits (non-…
Work incentives from Social Security may enable consumers to earn more money and remain eligible for benefits programs
March 17, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
This story took place when Steve Shober, BS, LSW, was just getting started in benefits planning, before the…
9 things you can do today
March 16, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
There are full-time benefits planners who understand many of the ins, outs, complexities, and nuances of…
Zero-exclusion is the ultimate optimism; everyone who wants to work receives Supported Employment services
March 15, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
In the mental health profession, we rarely use statements of the absolute. Here's an exception: Never…
9th All-Ohio Institute on Community Psychiatry
February 18, 2009The All-Ohio Institute is the creation of the Public Psychiatry Program at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and the Case Western Reserve University…
New fidelity scale finds its way to Ohio's supported-employment services
January 31, 2009—by Nicole Clevenger and Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—The Ohio SE CCOE is now using a revised fidelity scale to assist mental health service organizations…
Register for SE Conference 2009, "Recovery is Working"
January 29, 2009Event TitleOhio Supported Employment Coordinating Center of Excellence | Conference 2009: Recovery is Working
Who Should AttendThe conference is…
CBS features Supported Employment success stories in Ohio
January 08, 2009—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Canton, OH—It's always a pleasant surprise when a national discussion focuses on the work we do in the world of…
Time magazine article links tobacco use, early death among people with severe mental illness
December 28, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Columbus, OH—The Ohio Tobacco and Recovery stages-of-change model is among the nation's cutting-edge efforts to…
Tobacco recovery for severe mental illness makes progress despite challenges from Ohio’s declining economy
December 28, 2008Tobacco recovery for severe mental illness makes progress despite challenges from Ohio’s declining economy
—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland…
PhD program at Mandel School provides financial assistance, part-time and full-time study options
December 20, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—The Ph.D. Program at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University celebrates the…
Social Work Today magazine features Ohio SAMI CCOE as IDDT innovator
December 15, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—The November/December 2008 cover story of the nationally distributed Social Work Today magazine features the Ohio…
Hundreds endure hurricane-force gales and state-wide blackouts to attend SAMI conference, learn more about IDDT
December 15, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Columbus, OH—Despite Hurricane Ike's devastation across the Buckeye State, knocking out power to hundreds of…
IDDT pioneer Bob Drake reflects upon the ongoing evolution of integrated treatment and the importance of supported employment
December 14, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Lebanon, NH—Psychiatrist Robert E. Drake, MD, PhD, knows a few things about the Integrated Dual Disorder…
"Stages of change" co-creator Carlo DiClemente discusses practical applications of his Transtheoretical Model for health, wellness and recovery
December 13, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Baltimore, MD—Ask Psychologist Carlo DiClemente, PhD, co-creator of the Transtheoretical Model of Change (TTM),…
Darnella Allen discovers that IDDT gives her permission to use compassion while providing substance abuse treatment
December 12, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Cleveland, Ohio—Living two seemingly separate lives never seemed quite right to Darnella Allen, BA, LICDC, of…
Dianne Asher talks about her own conversion to integrated treatment and how it has changed her professional life
December 11, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Lawrence, Kansas—Before getting a formal introduction to the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) model,…
Jonas Thom has seen ACT and IDDT work with some of the toughest cases, those who nearly disappear into the recesses of society
December 10, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Cincinnati, Ohio—There is hope for people who are most at-risk of psychiatric hospitalization, homelessness, and…
Albert Dijkhuizen and Johan Weterings explain how integrated treatment transforms therapeutic relationships, recovery in the Netherlands
December 09, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Columbus, OH—It may be easy to assume that psychiatrists, social workers, and other providers of behavioral…
State hospitals in Ohio bring new meaning to rapid job-search
December 03, 2008—by Nicole Clevenger and Paul M. Kubek
Columbus, OH—Vocational specialists from the State of Ohio's inpatient Behavioral Healthcare Organizations (BHOs)…
Employer, employee team-up with onsite job coaching
November 26, 2008—by Nicole Clevenger
Kirtland, OH—I feel as though I have somehow been transported to the countryside, even though I am actually only 25 miles outside of…
NEOUCOM conference promotes best practices for treatment of schizophrenia
October 22, 2008—by Nicole Clevenger
Rootstown, OH—This past July, over 200 participants gathered at Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (…
The power of hearing a good story
October 22, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—The Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) at Case Western Reserve University is collecting…
Neighboring puts premium on IDDT fidelity, innovative outreach to homeless
September 21, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Mentor, OH—A few years back, the City of Painesville had a problem: what to do about the homeless population…
Renee Molzon provides safe interpersonal space for assertive outreach, becomes IDDT ambassador
September 20, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Painesville, OH—Renee Molzon went into social work to help emotionally-disturbed children, never anticipating…
Board's-eye view: an executive’s perspective about EBP implementation
September 19, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Mentor, OH—Times are especially good for NEIGHBORING's Chief Operating Officer Ken Gill, MSSA ('82), LISW-S,…
Team Terrific: a supervisor’s perspective on recruitment, humility, collaboration
September 18, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Mentor, OH—The career of Deana Leber-George has been an odyssey of reinvention. When she took her first job as a…
Affiliation code more efficiently tracks consumer outcomes, IDDT effectiveness
September 08, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Columbus, OH—The Ohio SAMI CCOE—in partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH), the Ohio…
Flash Phipps of Shawnee Mental Health Center fights centuries-old tobacco culture in Ohio River Valley, helps consumers kick the habit
August 04, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Portsmouth, OH—The Shawnee Mental Health Center not only serves three of the poorest, most rural regions in Ohio…
Advisory committee enthused by Tobacco Recovery readiness assessments, integration of new service model with IDDT
August 01, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Columbus, OH—The advisory committee meeting of the Ohio Tobacco and Recovery Project was held at Twin Valley…
Linda Carlson equips supervisors with practical strategies for managing service teams
July 22, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Columbus, OH—Eleven people representing eight organizations throughout the Buckeye State attended the Ohio SE…
Ohio SAMI CCOE emphasizes need for focused clinical supervision, provides useful methods
July 06, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Cleveland, OH—In the Fall 2007 issue of our SAMI Matters newsletter, we began an ongoing discussion about the…
Family programs, staff retention challenge IDDT providers to explore innovations
June 13, 2008—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Akron, OH—At the Northeast IDDT Regional Stakeholders meeting in May, participants shared challenges and…
Center creates regional stakeholder meetings to disseminate lessons-learned in Ohio about supported employment
May 19, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Zanesville, OH—The Ohio SE Coordinating Center of Excellence (CCOE) kicked off one of its main initiatives for…
MINT initiative helps set agenda for future of motivational interviewing in Ohio
May 12, 2008—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Sherrodsville, OH—Three consultant-trainers from our Ohio SAMI Coordinating Center of Excellence (CCOE)…
Embracing Change At Work
May 09, 2008Annual conference proves that commitment to Supported Employment continues to grow in Ohio, throughout nation
—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek…
Kick-off event introduces new service model that links recovery with reduction, elimination of tobacco use
December 07, 2007—by Paul M. Kubek
The State of Ohio's commitment to helping people with substance use disorders and mental disorders reduce and eliminate the use of…
Annual SAMI, IDDT conference 2007 draws largest crowd, provides professional peer-networking
November 12, 2007—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Columbus, OH—Over 400 people from urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout Ohio, 12 other states, and…
Fidelity review and action-plan guide EBP implementation process
October 02, 2007—by Paul M. Kubek and Matthew K. Weiland
Editor's note: This article first appeared in print as a sidebar on page 16 of the Fall 2007 issue of SAMI…
Service organizations help State of Ohio begin to identify, study best methods for implementing integrated treatment
October 02, 2007—by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek
Editor's note: This article first appeared in print in the Fall 2007 issue of SAMI Matters newsletter, a…
Dual Disorders Fellows Program partners with service organizations, promotes master's degree in co-occurring disorders
May 11, 2007—by Matthew K. Weiland & Paul M. Kubek
Getting your graduate degree may seem like a great idea until the "how" and the "when" and the "why bother"…
Introduction to 'Work Is Recovery': True stories of real people who benefit from Supported Employment
March 27, 2007—by Paul M. Kubek, Nicole Clevenger, Patrick E. Boyle
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people…
Artist's statement: Nicole Clevenger describes inspiration for writing 'Work Is Recovery' stories, creating artwork
March 26, 2007(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported Employment, the evidence-based…
Harvey's Story: Factory job, benefits planning help Harvey earn more money and buy a car
March 25, 2007—by Nicole Clevenger
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported…
Judy's Story: Companionship and family support advance Judy's recovery, employment success
March 24, 2007—by Nicole Clevenger
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported…
Paul's Story: Work ethic impresses employer, advances Paul's achievements, responsibilities and independence
March 23, 2007—by Nicole Clevenger
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported…
Wilson's Story: Job history, training, certification qualify Wilson for maintenance supervisor
March 22, 2007—by Nicole Clevenger
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported…
David's Story: Single dad with schizophrenia gets support from case manager, pursues college degree and job as paralegal
March 21, 2007—by Nicole Clevenger
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported…
Margarita's Story: Margarita relies upon her job to persevere through episodes of severe depression
March 20, 2007—by Nicole Clevenger
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported…
Elizabeth's Story: Library science degree, attention to details advance Elizabeth's career
March 19, 2007—by Nicole Clevenger
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported…
John's Story: Tenacity keeps John focused on his dream and connected to employment specialists
March 18, 2007—by Nicole Clevenger
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared in "Work Is Recovery: True stories of real people who benefit from Supported…
Center for Evidence-Based Practices provides technical assistance, promotes mental health, recovery & employment
January 24, 2007—by Paul M. Kubek
Editor's note: This story first appeared in the Winter 2007 issue of MSASS Action, the newsletter for alumni and friends of the Mandel…
Physicians and integrated treatment: specialization and collaboration
October 09, 2006—by Christina M. Delos Reyes, M.D.
(Editor's note: This resource first appeared on pages 10-11 in the Fall 2005 issue of SAMI Matters, the newsletter of…
CCOE develops practical guide to stages of organizational change for IDDT, EBP implementation
September 15, 2006The Center for Evidence-Based Practices' Ohio Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Coordinating Center of Excellence (Ohio SAMI CCOE) initiative has a new resource…
Acceptance, assertive outreach and social support inspire Jane's recovery
October 05, 2005—by Paul M. Kubek
Jane feels a bit annoyed whenever she hears fellow classmates at the community college she attends make judgmental comments about…
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