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Grading the States 2009 Report Card: Connecticut
In 2006, the state received a grade of B. Three years later, its grade has stayed the same. The fact that the state receives a B reflects its sophisticated vision and willingness to address problems. However, for a person with schizophrenia stuck in a nursing home, or a family who loses a loved one to suicide inside a state facility, the system is failing. Full narrative (PDF).
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Health Promotion and Measurement: B 25% of Total Grade
Basic measures, such as the number of programs delivering evidence-based practices,
emergency room wait-times, and the quantity of psychiatric beds by setting.
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Financing & Core Treatment/Recovery Services: B 45% of Total Grade
A variety of financing measures, such as whether Medicaid reimburses providers for all, or part of evidence-based practices; and more.
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Consumer & Family Empowerment: A 15% of Total Grade
Includes measures such as consumer and family access to essential information from the
state, promotion of consumer-run programs, and family and peer education and support.
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Community Integration and Social Inclusion: C 15% of Total Grade
Includes activities that require collaboration among state mental health agencies and other state agencies and systems.
Innovations
- Military Support Program
- Collaboration with Department of Corrections
- Emerging electronic records capacity
Urgent Needs
- Increase community-based services
- Housing as an alternative to more restrictive placements
- End nursing home warehousing
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"Good services are available but not nearly enough, and many are languishing in prison or on the streets."
"Trying to find a psychiatrist after being released from a hospital was nearly impossible and remains a crisis."
"My family member was dumped in a nursing home where, in spite of my efforts, he eventually died."
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Consumer and Family Member Comments
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