Community Behavioral Health Services - San Francisco Department ...

SFUSDSMASTSOCSOC-QICSPMDSPRSPYSRSSSASSDISSISan Francisco Unified School DistrictShort Michigan Alcohol Screening test-13-itemSystem of Care, the network of all services that comprise CBHSSystem of Care Quality Improvement CommitteeSerious and Persistent Mental Disorder; sometimes referred to as SMI (SeriousMental Illness).Single Point of Responsibility, also known as ACT or Assertive CommunityTreatment, these are intensive case management programs for clients with ahistory of very high acute and/or long-term institutional care utilization. SPRsprovide 24/7 care for clients in the communitySpecialty Programs for YouthSession Rating Scale; a method of determining a client’s satisfaction with thejust-received therapy session, which is administered by the clinician at the endof each session.Social Security Administration, federal agency which administers several federalbenefit programs.Social Security Disability Insurance Social Security Disability Insurance paysbenefits if one is consider "insured," meaning that you worked long enough andpaid Social Security taxes.Supplemental Security Income Monthly cash assistance for people, includingchildren, who have low incomes and who meet certain age or disabilityguidelines.Supportive Housing: Form of subsidized housing for people who are formerly homeless thatintegrates permanent rental housing with individualized support services,encouraging independence and economic stability. Supportive services includemedical care, vocational counseling, and psychological and substance additionservices. Supportive housing is a nationally recognized practice for endinghomelessness.TANFTAPTAYTBSTCTemporary Aid to Needy Families. Formerly AFDC (Aid to Families withDependent Children)Treatment Access Program, provides screening, assessment, referral andplacement into behavioral health treatment servicesTransitional Age YouthTherapeutic Behavioral Services; for children with full-scope Medi-Cal who havehad a recent psychiatric hospitalizationA Therapeutic Community is a highly supervised program which requiresabstinence from alcohol and other drugs, and emphasizes self-help, personalgrowth, and peer support.40