Birmingham Group Health Services' Case Management Services are provided by The Valley Mental Health Center (VMHC) and offer the highest quality, individualized care whenever, and wherever, it is needed.   Services are flexible and offered in any setting preferred by the individual.  Case managers often meet with individuals in their homes, community settings, court, prison, and in the hospital.  Special emphasis is placed on building trusting relationships between staff and persons in recovery that foster individual recovery and growth.

The Valley Mental Health Center's Case Management Services program receives funding from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and offers a wide range of services to those individuals affected by mental health and substance abuse issues, or both (co-occurring disorders).  These services include, but are not limited to, assistance with benefits, housing, advocacy and support, and linkage to other services providers that can appropriately address each individual's needs.  In addition, case managers work collaboratively with other Birmingham Group Health Services' departments such as Rehabilitation, Clinical Services, and The Umbrella domestic violence program, to improve each individual's quality of life and ensure access to a full range of services to aid in his/her recovery.

HIV/AIDS Case Management

The Valley Mental Health Center is the lead agency of a collaborative of Valley organizations providing services for individuals infected/affected by HIV/AIDS. Specially trained case managers meet with individuals infected/affected by HIV/AIDS to help address emergency and ongoing needs.  Special emphasis is placed on facilitating the development of trusting relationships between service providers and individuals that will provide the support and understanding needed to live independently with the HIV virus. 

PREP Case Management

Birmingham Group Health Services (BGHS) receives funding from the Department of Corrections to facilitate the transition of individuals with mental health needs who are being released from correctional facilities into community living.  The Post Release Entry Program (PREP) assists these individuals with housing, benefits, and employment and provides links to appropriate mental health and substance abuse services.  With adequate supports, it is believed that individuals will be less likely to commit further crime.

Individuals participating in the PREP benefit from accessing the array of services offered by BGHS' Valley Mental Health Center, as well as services offered by BGHS' rehabilitation department.  The PREP case manager collaborates with other service providers to assist in identifying and meeting the individual's needs.

Referrals to the Post Release Entry Program come from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, state-wide correctional facilities, parole and probation officers, and transitional services via the Department of Corrections.

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Jail Diversion Program

Birmingham Group Health Services' Jail Diversion Program provides clinically appropriate evaluation and linkage with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services' (DMHAS) system and other community resources for court referred individuals.  Individuals referred to the program are pre-trial clients with symptoms of mental illness or current DMHAS clients for whom community care will provide an alternative to incarceration.

The Jail Diversion Progam's Forensic Team, consisting of a clinician and case manager, assess individuals at the Derby Superior Court.  The Team also works collaboratively with the Bail Commissioner to divert mentally ill offenders from incarceration to community care.

Participants in the Jail Diversion Program are provided with the following services: assessment, assistance in the development of conditional release plans, respite care, crisis management, progress reports, and liaison with the Alternative to Incarceration Program.

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For more information about VMHC's Case Management Services, please contact The Valley Mental Health Center at 435 East Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401 or call "Heather" at (203) 736-2601.