The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board has developed a new web site to launch the three-county Network of Care. The web site, accessible from www.wecarepeople.org is for individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental and emotional wellness.
The Network of Care for Behavioral Health is an online resource that provides critical information, communication and advocacy tools all in an easy to navigate site.
The Network of Care will enable consumers and families to find mental health information, identify available services, supports and community resources; and keep personal records in a secure environment.
A library on more than 4,000 health topics, direct links to legislators and bill tracking resources, access to low-cost insurance programs, and support and advocacy information are all just a few clicks away on the Network of Care
The site was made possible through a grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health. Grants were made available to all 53 boards in Ohio, and most have developed their own relationship with the Network of Care.
Resources available through the site are:
Services – a comprehensive listing of local services for mental health, substance abuse, medical services, housing, employment, and much more.
Library – a collection of more than 30,000 articles on mental health, parenting, legal issues, medications and medical tests. and a tremendous amount of other information, not just on behavioral health topics.
Legislate – the Network of Care helps people stay in touch with their state and national legislators and follow their activities in government. By entering a zip code, the site connects voters to their elected officials and enables them to e-mail their concerns with the click of a mouse.
The site also has links to insurance information, including how to find low-cost insurance and understand Medicare, and resources for advocacy and support groups.
One of the most useful features of the Network of Care is the My Folder link. Users can create a private folder with a password and user name. Any of the Network of Care information on services or articles can be dropped into My Folder for use at a later time. This feature can also house personal medical information such as medications, diagnoses, surgeries, and any other relevant information. All information in the folder is highly secure, using the same type of security features that are used by banks and medical information services.
The launch of the Network of Care is part of the renovation of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board’s general web site. The goal is to make the web site much more interactive, with pictures, news, and a calendar function. h |
