Pennington County Mental Health Court...ed with the best opportunity to make changes, re‐balance your life, and move forward on a posive path. This handbook will provide you informa

Participant Handbook

Pennington County Mental Health Court

(605) 394‐2595

The use of any chemicals (alcohol and/or drugs) will not be tolerated.

Welcome to Mental Health Court!

Mental Health Court is designed to promote self‐sufficiency and to assist you in becoming a produc ve and responsible community member, but the choice to become stable and to be drug and alcohol free depends on you. A team of professionals will provide suppor ve services and guide you during your me in the Mental Health Court program. You will be provid‐ed with the best opportunity to make changes, re‐balance your life, and move forward on a posi ve path. This handbook will provide you informa on about Mental Health Court and what is expected of you as a par cipant. You are responsible for reading this handbook carefully and following all guidelines or instruc‐ons listed.

Updated 2019 The content of this handbook may be modified at any me. You will be no fied of any changes to your program responsibili es.

Participant Rights

By agreeing to par cipate in Mental Health Court, you have waived your right to tradi onal Court proceedings (dispu ng search/seizure/traffic stop, preliminary hearing, trial by jury or court, etc.). Your par cipa on in Mental Health Court gives permission to your treatment counselors to provide treatment informa on to the Mental Health Court team. Because Mental Health Court is open to the public, we cannot predict whether or how the news media may use your iden ty and cannot prevent them from disclosing it or other infor‐ma on which is public record.

Mental Health Court Schedule

Mental Health Court Team Mee ngs: 1:30 P.M.—3:00 P.M. on Tuesdays

Pennington County Courthouse Closed to the Public

Mental Health Court Sessions: 3:00 P.M.—5:00 P.M. on Tuesdays

Pennington County Courthouse Open to the Public

Courtroom Rules

1) Be on me. 2) Dress appropriately.

·No hats, caps, bandanas, or do‐rags ·No bare feet or slippers ·No drug/alcohol logos ·No gang clothing No sweatpants No sagging pants

·No underwear or bra straps showing ·No sunglasses ·No short shorts (even in summer) ·No mini/micro skirts or dresses ·No tank tops, muscle shirts, or unbuttoned shirts ·No low‐cut tops, crop‐tops, see‐through blouses, tube tops, or halter tops

3) Stand when the Judge is talking to you.

4) All phones in the courtroom must be turned off!

5) No sleeping.

Courtroom Rules (cont.)

6) Food and beverages are not allowed in the courtroom.

7) Sit with the other par cipants.

8) Do not approach the bench unless okayed by the Judge or asked by the Judge.

9) It is forbidden to be under the influence of any beverage and/or illicit drug.

10) Be respec ul toward the Judge, the Mental Health Court team, and the other Mental Health Court par cipants.

11) Be suppor ve and show encouragement to your fellow Mental Health Court par cipants by applause

Mental Health Court Rules

TREATMENT — Show up, be honest, and try. * Your treatment plan is developed by you and your treatment providers * You will par cipate in addic on and/or mental health treatment as needed * You will par cipate in group and/or individual treatment sessions as needed * Remember… Everyone needs a different level of treatment * Remember… Everyone heals and learns at a different pace COMPLIANCE — Follow all requirements of Mental Health Court program and all reasonable requests from the Mental Health team. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION — Have a working telephone at all mes. Maintain regular contact with your proba on officers and treat‐

ment providers. Check in with your proba on officers by telephone every morning and every evening. **Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanc on or termina on from Mental Health Court


OFFICE VISITS — Show up and be on me for all proba on appoint‐ments. FIELD VISITS — You will be visited by your proba on officer day or night and with or without no ce. You may be drug and alcohol tested. EMPLOYMENT — Tell the Mental Health Court team if you are work‐ing and what your work schedule is. If you are not working but going to school or doing community service keep your CSO informed. DO NOT make changes without permission from the Mental Health Court team first. COURT ATTENDANCE — A end as directed and be on me. Be on good behavior and dress appropriately. You will have the opportunity to talk with the Judge. You may receive incen ves (rewards) for good behav‐ior and sanc ons for bad behavior. (See Courtroom Rules)

**Failure to follow these rules may result in a sanc on or termina on from Mental Health Court


COLLATERAL CONTACTS — The Mental Health Court team will be communica ng with everyone involved in your life (significant others, friends, family, employers, doctors, counselors, etc.). LIVING ARRANGEMENTS — Tell the Mental Health Court team where you are living and who you are living with at all mes. DO NOT move or have guests/visitors/roommates without permission from the Mental Health Court team first. ASSOCIATIONAL LIMITS — Your proba on officers will pre‐approve your associates list. Do not be around people on felony proba on or pa‐role or with people with charges pending. Do not hang out with law‐breaking, violence‐prone, or drug/alcohol using people. If needed, the Mental Health Court team may limit or restrict your contact with certain people.



CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES — Do not use or have any mood‐altering chemicals or illegal substances on you, in your home, or in your vehicle. This includes alcohol! Do not enter any places where alcohol is the primary sale.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE — Your blood/breath/urine and person/possessions/vehicle/residence will be searched frequently and randomly for controlled substances, alcohol, drug paraphernalia by your proba on officers. Law enforcement may complete searches at your proba on officer’s request. You may be searched by your treatment providers while on treatment provider property.



PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS — Tell the Mental Health Court team about all pre‐scrip on medica ons you are taking. DO NOT misuse your prescrip on medica ons. Give your doctor the Drug Court “Medical Provider Le er” at each doctor visit. Seek non‐narco c alterna ves with medical providers and treatment.

OVER‐THE‐COUNTER MEDICATIONS — Get permission from the Mental Health Court team before taking over‐the‐counter medica ons or herbal remedies. DO NOT misuse over‐the‐counter medica ons.


SAFE AND RELIABLE (if taken as indicated on the label) DO NOT TAKE

Pain Relief/Analgesics: Tylenol, Aleve, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Ex‐cedrin, Naproxen, Midol, Pamprin

Laxa ves: Metamucil, Miralax, Colace, Dialose, Ducusate Allergy: Allegra, Clarinex, Clara n,Alavert, Zyrten (*all non‐

decongestant) Cough/Cold: Mucinex, Tessalon Perles, Flonase, Nasacort, Na‐

sonex, Saline Sprays Antacids | Gas Relief | An bio cs | An depressants | An fun‐gal Products | Hemorrhoid Products | Asthma Medica ons | Dermatological Products | Eye Products | Ear Products | Fever Blister Products | Toothache Products | Sore Throat Products | Sunscreens | Topical Creams | Vaginal Products | Urinary Prod‐

ucts

Sleep aids Narco c pain relievers

Barbiturates Benzodiazepines

Over‐the‐counter caffeine or diet pills Medica ons containing Codeine

Medica ons/mouthwash/topical products containing alco‐hol

Tranquilizers


DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING — You will be tested randomly and fre‐quently. Tes ng will be unannounced and inconvenient at mes. DO NOT refuse or interfere with tes ng.

Have a working phone at all times to receive your testing notification You must test within four hours of your tes ng no fica on It is your responsibility to make sure the medica on you are taking and the food/drink you are consuming will not interfere with tes ng.

You will be sanc oned for failure to follow tes ng requirements (failure to report, fail‐ure to produce a urine/breath sample, producing a diluted or masked sample, interfer‐ing with tes ng, etc.) If your test is posi ve but you deny use of substances, the sample will be sent for confirma on tes ng at your own expense.

Do not associate with people who are using drugs or alcohol or expose yourself to pas‐sive inhala on of second‐hand smoke.

Your are not allowed to consume ANY type of energy drinks.



RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS — A end at least 2 mee ngs per week and get verifica on to the Mental Health Court team.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT — Be involved in posi ve ac vi es within your community.

LAWFUL BEHAVIOR — Follow all laws. Do not threaten anyone or com‐mit any acts of violence. Do not possess any weapons. Report any con‐tact with law enforcement immediately, even if the contact was not your fault.

DRIVING — DO NOT drive without a valid Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance. If your Driver’s License is suspended or revoked you may be able to request a Work Permit.



ABILITY TO PLAN — Con nually update and follow your daily planner. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION/PLANNING — Develop and follow a budget and live within your means. Make monthly payments toward Court fees/fines/costs. Do not spend more than $300 on any single‐item purchase without permission from the Mental Health Court team first. Your financial documenta on may be requested.


Incentives

When you appear for your Court session, you may be given an incen ve to re‐ward you for posi ve progress and/or good behavior:

+ Honesty + Adjus ng to the program + Accomplishing goals + Finding a sponsor + Having a posi ve a tude + Avoiding tempta on to use

Incen ves can include (but are not limited to):

* Applause * Medal to mark milestones * Acknowledgement from the Judge * Fishbowl drawing * Progression in the Mental Health Court program * Gi cards to local businesses * Decreased Court a endance * Bus passes * Decreased supervision * Paid minutes for cell phone * Group incen ves * Commencement

Sanctions

Sanc ons are used in response to nega ve progress/behavior. X Dishonesty X Missing or being late for appointments or Court X Disrespec ul behavior X Missing or being late for a UA/PBT X Failure to maintain a daily planner X Interfering with a UA/PBT X Failure to a end support groups X Tes ng posi ve on a UA/PBT

The seriousness of the viola on determines the severity of the sanc on. Sanc ons can include (but are not limited to):

* Verbal reprimand * Community service work

* Wri ng assignments * In‐Court apology

* Increased drug tes ng * Stricter curfew

* Increased supervision * Restricted Monitoring

* Increased Court appearances * House Arrest

Therapeutic Adjustments

Therapeu c Adjustments are treatment‐oriented consequences for sub‐stance use early in the Mental Health Court program. If you are struggling to achieve sobriety but are otherwise compliant with the Mental Health Court program, therapeu c adjustments will be made based on recommenda ons of your treatment providers. Therapeu c Adjustments can include (but are not limited to):

* Increased self‐help mee ngs * Increased Court appearances * Increased drug/alcohol tes ng * Increased treatment intensity * Comple on of treatment workbooks * Addi onal assessments or evalua ons * Journaling * Modifica on of individualized treatment plan * Mo va onal Interviewing exercises * Residen al treatment * Evalua on for possible medica on

Phases

The Mental Health Court program is a 4‐phases, highly struc‐tured program. Each phase helps you grow and heal. For you to advance in phases you must par cipate in treatment, a end court, be compliant with your proba on officers, and have all fees up to date. All phases must be successfully completed in order to suc‐cessfully complete Mental Health Court.

REMEMBER: Everyone moves forward at a different pace!!

Phase 1 Checklist

Engagement (Minimum of 60 Days)

Only permi ed to move on once all steps of applying, acceptance and beginning par cipa on have occurred:

A defini on of the Mental Health Court is provided.

Rapport is developed with par cipant and their referral source and a request is generated.

States A orney’s Office does a legal screen to see if Mental Health Court is appropriate.

Applica on is requested and completed if offer is made.

Assessment is completed by Behavior Management Systems to deem if referral meets inclusion criteria, if yes referral is advanced to team for discussion.

Once accepted by the Mental Health Team and orienta on process takes place with the Proba on Officer, the par cipant and assigned case manager.

During the process of signing up the par cipant exis ng services that are in place are iden fied and new services iden fied if needed.

The beginning of the stabiliza on piece begins here.

A end weekly Court appearances once scheduled.

Meet with Proba on and/or Case Mangers as directed.

Begin to develop a Mental Health Court goal plan with CSO and/or Case Manger

Get schedule developed and begin to establish u lizing provided planner.

Take medica ons and a end appointments as scheduled.

Abs nence from substances other than prescribed medica ons by par cipa ng in UAs and PBTs as directed.

Moving on to the next phase will be permi ed when it has been decided by the team that the par cipant is ready to advance.

Phase 2 Checklist Transi onal (Minimum of 90 Days)

Permi ed to move on from this phase when they have consistently demonstrated the following:

Con nue with engagement phases work and con nue to build successes.

Con nue to work on developing rapport with SOS (Systems of Support).

Establish(ed) living condi ons outside of incarcera on. Iden fy and develop health living skills.

Con nue taking medica ons and a ending appointments as scheduled.

Demonstrate abs nence from all other substances other than prescribed meds.

Con nue to a end weekly Court appearances

Con nue to establish/re‐stablish working with BMS case managers to con nue to develop coping in the community.

Develop and enhance problem solving skills.

Maintain stability.

Con nue to u lize iden fied support systems.

Iden fy pro‐social ac vi es that can be par cipated in.

A end therapy groups and counseling appointments as deemed necessary.

Development of Mental Health goal plan.

Develop a plan to begin consistent payment of applicable res tu on.

Possible sanc ons and treatment responses for viola ng the terms and condi ons of this phase are:

Increased repor ng frequency to proba on officer

Wri en essays

Increased level of treatment

Brief incarcera ons

Termina on

Moving on to the next phase will be permi ed when it has been decided by the team that the par cipant is ready to advance.

Phase 3 Checklist Impact (Minimum 90 Days)

Con nue to par cipate in Mental Health Court every week with a possible reduc on in the la er part of this phase.

Con nue to meet with proba on as directed.

Con nua on of all appointments with appropriate treatment agencies.

Con nue to abide by the Mental Health Court goal plan.

Demonstrate ability to form and develop consistent payment of applicable res tu on.

Con nue to demonstrate abs nence from all other substances other than prescribed meds.

Maintaining community living and medica ons

Safety in the community

Par cipa on successfully in groups

Developed plan on the con nuance of working with case managers.

Con nued growth towards comple on of proba on.

Possible sanc ons for viola ng terms and condi ons of this phase are:

Moving back a phase.

Increased frequency of repor ng to proba on officer

Wri en essays

Increased levels of treatment

Brief incarcera ons

Termina on

Moving on to the next phase will be permi ed when it has been decided by the team that the par cipant is ready to advance. The individual must be demonstra ng clear signs of stability and consistency.

Phase 4 Checklist Care (Minimum of 90 Days)

Con nued demonstra on of adherence to medica on.

A end Mental Health Court at the level necessary determined by the team.

Con nue to meet with proba on as instructed.

Con nue to a end all appointments with treatment agencies.

Con nued growth towards comple on of proba on.

Effec vely living safely in the community.

Con nued plan of success developed as well as resources and support groups.

Successful plan of discharge from proba on.

To advance through this phase the par cipant must be prepared meet with the en re Mental Health Court team and solicit input for and to begin work on developing a “Wellness Plan for Success”.

This Plan will entail:

Detailed lists of supports that will con nued to be u lized

A descrip on of how he/she will maintain stability a er comple on

The plan will describe what the par cipant must do every day to keep well and have a detailed relapse plan including an ac on plan to stabilize situa ons.

The Plan should describe their goals for the future and the plan they have developed to achieve those goals.

A statement about what they have learned through the Mental Health Court Program.

When they are ready and prepared this will be the me that they are asked to share this with just the MHC Team or at their ceremony.

A ceremony/celebra on will be planned with the par cipant and held in their honor.

This will be done with the Mental Health Court Coordinator and whomever the individual would like to involve in the planning process. Invita-ons will be extended to whom the par cipant wants to have a end and cer ficate and a medallion will be presented.

Termination

Termination from Mental Health Court happens if you do not follow the rules.

Reasons for termination can include, but are not limited to: Abandonment of your treatment program Refusal to par cipate in the programViola ng the Mental Health Court rules Concern for public safetyThreat to the integrity of the program Commission of a crimeFailure to a end Mental Health Court sessions Drug distribu on or DUIThreatening, abusive, or violent behavior Inability to pass drug/alcohol tests Tampering with drug/alcohol tes ngFailure to make progressAny other grounds the Mental Health Court team finds sufficient for termina on

VOLUNTARY REMOVAL: You may request removal from the Mental Health Court program at any me. If you are an absconder from su‐pervision while in the Mental Health Court program you will be con‐sidered to have voluntarily removed yourself from the program.

Written Requests

Must be completed and submi ed to Court Services by Thursday in order to be considered by the Mental Health Court on Tuesday.

Special Requests To ask permission for

special circumstances Examples:

Work permit

Late curfew

Change in living arrange‐ments

Must be detailed and in‐clude mes/dates, where, with whom, un‐der what circumstances, etc.

Holiday Plans To help you plan ahead

and think about what you need to do to stay sober during holiday mes.

To help the Mental Health Court team know where to locate you.

Must be detailed and include loca ons, ac vi‐es/events, who will be

present, safety plan, etc.

Trip Requests

•To ask permission to go on overnight or out of area trips. •Must be detailed and in‐clude mes/dates, trip infor‐ma on, lodging informa on, who you are going with, how you are ge ng there, safety plan, etc.

Important places for you to know: Public Defenders Office 130 Kansas City Street Suite 310 (605) 394‐2181

City/County Alcohol & Drug Programs (Detox) 321 Kansas City Street (605) 394‐6128

Crisis Care Center 321 Kansas City Street (605) 391‐4863

Alano Society 325 Deadwood Ave N (605) 342‐9808

Health and Human Services 321 Kansas City Street (605) 394‐2156

Fountain Springs Church Celebrate Recovery 2100 N Plaza Drive (605) 343‐4181 Department of Labor 2330 N Maple Avenue #13 (605) 394‐2296

Salva on Army 621 E St Patrick Street (605) 342‐8849

Cornerstone Mission 30 Main Street (605) 341‐2741 Consumer Credit Counseling Services 2310 N Maple Avenue (605) 348‐4550

Food Bank Feeding South Dakota 1111 N Creek Drive (605) 348‐2689

Other Important Contacts

Name Phone Number Address

Mental Health Court Team Jeffrey Connolly — Judge

Tessia Johnston — Coordinator/ Court Services Officer Stacy Wickre — Prosecutor (State’s A orney’s Office)

Joseph Ashley Parr — Defense A orney Aimee Janvrin MA, LPC‐MH, QMHP — Mental Health Treatment

(Behavior Management Systems) Deanna Nolan LAC – Care Campus – Addic on Treatment Services

Captain Kathleen Houston — Law Enforcement (PCSO)

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Pennington County Mental Health Court...ed with the best opportunity to make changes, re‐balance your life, and move forward on a posive path. This handbook will provide you informa