Dedicated to Wellness
Mental Health Support Principles
At New Horizons, we are committed to embodying these principles, ensuring that each consumer's unique strengths, needs, and goals are respected and supported throughout their journey to wellness.
Building Trust Through Therapeutic Alliances
- Treat each consumer with respect, honesty, and kindness, preserving their dignity.
- Actively listen and enhance motivation, promoting self-direction in the journey to recovery.
- Encourage active consumer participation in identifying helpful services and setting meaningful goals.
Person- and Family-Centered Care
- Provide information about treatment options to enable informed decisions.
- Collaborate on developing and implementing treatment plans aligned with personal goals.
- Educate on factors jeopardizing emotional and physical safety, offering assistance to mitigate risks.
Least Restrictive Environment
- Promote a range of housing options, respecting consumers' choices without undue influence.
- Regularly assess appropriate levels of care, considering individual needs and strengths.
Education and Assistance in Recovery and Resilience
- Foster personal growth and achievement, instilling hope for a brighter future.
- Assist in living a self-directed life, setting and accomplishing goals with staff support.
- Provide skill development services, promoting a better understanding of community resources.
Peer Support and Social Networks
- Recognize the importance of a supportive network of family and friends.
- Encourage consumers to create or enhance their networks through available peer-led services.
- Involve family members appropriately, valuing their contributions while safeguarding confidentiality.
Pharmacological Treatments with Consumer Education
- Educate consumers about available pharmacological treatments, their benefits, and potential side effects.
- Provide or arrange access to medications, assisting with adherence and monitoring compliance.
- Coordinate with other providers to communicate medical conditions and treatment plans.
Coordinated Services for Co-Occurring Disorders
- Screen and assess individuals for co-occurring disorders, facilitating prompt referrals to evidence-based services.
- Ensure continuous coordination between programs to prevent redundancies and conflicts in services.
Trauma-Informed Care
- Screen for trauma history and current safety concerns.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to the effects of trauma, actively preventing re-traumatization.
- Stay updated on trauma-informed care principles and available trauma treatment resources.
Easy Access to Services
- Provide prompt screening and services at convenient times, utilizing technology for increased access.
- Maintain partnerships with community resources to facilitate easy access to services and supports.
Qualified and Competent Staff
- Ensure staff participation in ongoing education on evidence-based practices and advancements.
- Demonstrate competency within the scope of practice and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
Employment Assistance
- Utilize evidence-based interventions to assist consumers in overcoming employment-related challenges.
- Incorporate vocational and employment goals into treatment plans, providing support to achieve these goals.
Coordinated Healthcare Services
- Collaborate with consumers to include health and wellness goals in treatment plans.
- Link services, providers, and community resources to enhance the consumer's experience and outcomes.
