Mobile Medication Brochure

Since 1992, George Junior Republic Preventative Aftercare (GJR PAC) has provided a broad range of communitybased behavioral health services to children (birth through 21 years), parents/caregivers, families, and adults in contracted counties throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

PAC staff collaborate closely with stakeholders and other treatment team members, like Offices of Children, Youth, and Families; Probation Departments; Managed Care Organizations; County Jails and Prisons; and Schools

The Mobile Medication program focuses on supporting adults with serious mental illnesses. The community-based program currently serves members of Washington County and Westmoreland County Health Choices.

724.458.9330

mobilemedreferrals@gjr.org

ATTN: GJR PAC Mobile Medication Program

233 George Junior Rd. Grove City, PA 16127

https://gjr.org/gjr-pac

OVERVIEW

The mobile psychiatric medication program is a voluntary service for eligible adult consumers diagnosed with a severe mental illness who are experiencing difficulty with independent medication management. Consumers often face challenges in their recovery in the community due to noncompliance, lack of education, and oversight.

Our Team

The mobile psychiatric medication team includes a nurse and a technician who will help the consumer develop skills to manage their medication effectively to control symptoms and increase community stability. The team will collaborate with other members of the consumer’s treatment team, including the doctors who prescribe the medication.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Contracted County residency

Washington County: Carelon Health of PA member (or eligible)

Westmoreland County: Carelon Health of PA member (or eligible)

18 years of age or older

Primary diagnosis of a serious mental illness (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders, etc.)

Prescribed psychotropic medication

Seeking community-delivered psychiatric nursing services to prevent the need for more restrictive levels of care

MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Receiving Case Management or other ambulatory services and in need of intensive medication management to prevent inpatient hospitalization

Currently admitted or previously readmitted to an inpatient placement due to non-adherence or inconsistent adherence to the prescribed medication regimen

Recently initiated or revised complex medication regimen

A medical diagnosis that requires coordination of physical and behavioral health issues, including medication management

LENGTH OF PROGRAMMING

The average program length is 6-9 months.

Discharge Criteria

Increased self-sufficiency in managing medications

Completed treatment goals

Successful reliance on appropriate established supports