In this engaging and informative webinar, the RIPIN Self-Directed Support Program (SDSP) team partners with experts from BHDDH, Perspectives Corporation, and the Groden Network to explore mental health supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Presenters share real-world strategies, resources, and tools for families, caregivers, and professionals supporting individuals with I/DD in Rhode Island. Topics include:

• Accessing behavioral health services through Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)
• Creating and implementing effective behavior plans
• Addressing co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma
• Navigating barriers to care and promoting inclusion, safety, and self-direction

Resources:

• Mental Health Panel PowerPoint
• Division of Developmental Disabilities
• RI Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
• CCBHC Resources: CCBHC General One Pager &  RICCBHC Referral Guide
• Perspectives Corporation
• The Groden Network