Connecting Youth in Carroll County (HSP FY19 and Beyond Annual)
How Much: # of youth served (have completed intake and barrier assessment) (Annual)
Current Value
40
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Mental health and substance use are two of the biggest barriers to connecting youth to employment and higher education, and may also impact their ability to remain in stable housing.
Partners
Carroll County Youth Service Bureau is the largest out patient mental health clinic in the county and is able to provide dedicated time slots for youth in CYICC to receive assessments and treatment.
What Works
Identifying these issues is key to getting youth into treatment, the barrier assessment is used to identify youth who may be struggling with mental health or substance use.
Action Plan
Data Discussion
A high percentage of youth who complete the needs assessment screening are identifying mental health and/or substance use disorder as a barrier to work and school.
Measurement Tool Used
A comprehensive barrier assessment was designed specifically for these youth.
Research Agenda
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