ahs 7670 week 3 reaction paper
After reviewing the assessment forms for substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring programs and resources in your course text (Appendix A), the assessment information in Chapter 4 of TIP 42 and the video about Asset Mapping vs. Needs Assessments…
Please complete a 3-5 page reaction paper addressing the following areas, related to the needs and assets of a community, in determining services:
- Why is conducting a needs assessment for substance abuse related services important for determining service needs?
- How would an Asset Map benefit an agency engaged in the assessment process?
- With your own community in mind, create your own assessment that you would use to determine the need for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders treatment in your community.
- Include all areas that you would include in that assessment.
- Provide your rationale for each included area.
It is suggested that you use headings to address each bulleted item. This will help to ensure that you cover all of what is asked for this assignment.
Please make sure that your paper is written in the appropriate APA format, including specific references to the learning resources used in its preparation.
RESOURCES:
Please read Chapter 3 & Appendix A in this course text:
Designing, Implementing, and Managing Treatment Services for Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders – Blueprints for Action
Please read Chapter 4, 5, 7 in this course Supplemental Reading Resource:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 42
Please read Chapter 1 in this course Supplemental Reading Resource:
Additional Resources:
Community Asset Mapping Workbook Community Asset Mapping refers to the process of creating an inventory of the skills, talents and resources that exist within a community or neighborhood. Identification of assets and skills, possessed by residents, businesses, organizations and institutions, can support neighborhoods in reaching their optimum potential. This workbook walks the reader through the community asset mapping process.
Needs Assessment Information Presentation (Links to an external site.)
Asset Mapping vs. Needs Assessment (Links to an external site.)
