AB3632 (was - Re: Severe OCD)

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Looks as though AB3632 is only in California. Here's a couple of

links that are informative. Perhaps other states could replicate

this model as well. I'd be interested in hearing if anyone has

awareness of similar programs in other states as I am involved in

developing and researching best practices approaches to be utilized

in a mental health initiative for children in our local schools.

in MA

http://www.sfdph.org/CBHS-CYF/AB3632FAQs.asp

http://www.npi.ucla.edu/mhdd/INFO/modules/specialedfunding.htm

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> Thanks Chris! I tell you...YOU were a lot of help with me and still

are. You

> always have wonderful suggestions whenever I ask.

> The AB3632....haaa.....I'm still learning about this one.

Thankfully, the

> wonderful school psychologist brought this up. She said even if we

don't need

> it, it will be in place if we decide to use the services. The

best way to

> explain it is they basically have everyone that your child needs

all in one

> place.....therapists, psychiatrists, in-patient treatment, out-

patient

> treatment, etc. They all work along with the school. It's like one

big circle of

> support around your child...and it's all paid for by the AB3632, if

your child is

> approved through the assessment. I wouldn't have wanted to switch

> psychiatrists, and therapists but it just worked out that my

daughter's psychiatrist is

> retireing this month and after moving, I was needing to find a

therapist

> closer to our new home so I could get there on a more

regular schedule. So

> it worked out great for me! Plus now I don't have to worry about

paying all

> those co-payments either, which sometimes affected the amount of

sessions I

> could afford. With the AB3632, they will see once a week AT

SCHOOL and

> once a week with me in the therapists office. BTW, yes, it IS

called AB3632

> in all states. This is all I know so far....we only just had our

first therapy

> session last night and and I totally clicked with the

therapist,

> which was awesome. I'm sure you know what I mean. You either feel

a vibe with

> them or you don't. And if you don't, you know they won't be able

to help your

> child in any way so you might as well keep looking for a new

therapist. Let me

> know if you find anything on-line about the AB3632. I vaguely

remember coming

> accross it when I was searching for everything 2 years ago.

> It sure does make a difference when you have a caring and

supportive school

> system!! She's actually showing some excitement about the good

grades too

> which is soooo awesome!

> /CA

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