1. Altarum Institute integrates independent research and client-centered consulting to deliver comprehensive, systems-based solutions that improve health and health care. A nonprofit, Altarum serves clients in both the public and private sectors. For more information, visit www.altarum.org Region 6 Veterans Community Action Team (VCAT) June Meeting Mass Transportation Authority June 25, 2015 | 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 2. 2 Agenda 1:00PM 1:10PM | Opening Remarks & Introduction of Regional Coordinator 1:10PM 1:15PM | Introduction to Preventing Veteran Suicide 1:15PM 1:35PM | Presentation: Preventing Veteran Suicide 1:35PM 1:50PM | Presentation: Veteran Entrepreneurship 1:50PM 1:55PM | Veteran Success Story 1:55PM 2:25PM | Presentation: Podio: How to Find Resources & Request Support 2:25PM 2:55PM | Breakout Session 2:55PM 3:00PM | Wrap-Up & Next Steps 3. CH (CPT) Paul Lepley, MA, LPC, CAADC MichiganArmy National Guard Ready and Resilient Program Coordinator Teresa Barabe, LLMSW Doctoral Student Michigan State University Human Development & Family Studies Dept. Couple & FamilyTherapy Program 3 4. Understanding Suicide in the Military Population What YOU can do to be a PreventionTool for Suicide Questions 4 5. Reported suicides: Unreported suicides: 5% to 25% more suicides Suicide behaviors: 40 to 100 times greater than number of suicides Number of people affected: Each suicide behavior may affect a few or a very large number People with thoughts of suicide: Region, Year: 2013 DoD Suicide Event Report Population: Army 115 4830-14375 Not Just the Tip of the Iceberg The picture for only one year Workbook Page 5Applied Suicide Intervention SkillsTraining (ASSIST)V. 11.1 5 6. 22Veterans take their lives each day Veteran suicide is roughly 50% higher than the civilian suicide rate within a similar demographic Completed suicides are higher Use more lethal measures Enlisted are at Greater risk than Officers (2x) BeingWhite, male, unmarried are risk factors FemaleVeterans commit suicide at more than 2x the rate of Civilian women History of Deployment DOES NOT indicate increased risk for suicide 6 7. Substance Use Mood Disorders Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysthymia Medical Issues and/or SubstanceAbuse induced depression Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Specific Phobias Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) PTSD OCD Failed Relationship, Financial/Workplace Difficulties 7 8. Substance Abuse Mood Disorders Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysthymia Medical Issues and/or Substance Abuse induced depression Adjustment disorders Adjustment Disorder is an abnormal and excessive reaction to an identifiable life stressor.The reaction is more severe than would normally be expected, and can result in significant impairment in social, occupational or academic functioning. The response may be linked to a single event (a flood or fire, marriage, divorce, starting school, new job) or multiple events (marital problems or severe business difficulties). Comorbid with: depressed mood; anxiety, disturbance of conduct, and maladaptive reactions (problems related to job or school, physical complaints, social isolation). 3Year Window: Adjusting to civilian life Post Service :: At Greatest Risk Failed Relationships,Administrative/Legal issues 8 9. #1 Have you had any thoughts about killing yourself? 9 10. #nosuchthingasadumbquestion 10 11. VetBizCentral 11 12. VetBizCentral Funded by the Small Business Administration, Office of Veteran Business Development One of fifteen Veteran Business Outreach Centers nationwide A Nonprofit run by Vets for Vets Headquartered in Flint, Michigan Serving over 1.8 million veterans in 3 States: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana 12 13. VetBizCentral Assisting Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Members AND their spouses in the formation and expansion of Veteran Owned Businesses Mission Statement: Empowering Veterans to realize their entrepreneurial dreams, one business at a time. 13 14. VetBizCentral Executive Director: Matt Sherwood Assistant Director: Michael Golwitzer Office Manager: Sherman Chevalier 14 15. COUNSELING EDUCATION ADVOCACY NETWORKING VetBizCentral SERVICES 15 16. 1. EDUCATION 2. FINANCIAL PLANNING 3. BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT 4. MARKETING DEVELOPMENT 5. LOAN PREPARATION NEW BUSINESS COUNSELING Feasibility Develop Action Plan 16 17. VetBizCentral Government Contracting Veteran Business Verification Marketing Strategy SDVOB (On Contracting as Preference) Registering on SAM Public / Private Sector Opportunities Networking ESTABLISHED BUSINESS COUNSELING 17 18. 1. FEDERAL CONTRACTING RESOURCES 2. STATE CONTRACTING 3. ENGAGING WITH SUPPLIER DIVERSITY 4. NVBDC VERIFICATION ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES Business Expansion 18 19. NVBDC WEBSITE WWW.NVBDC.ORG 19 20. HOW TO IDENTIFY VOSB AND SDVOSB VIP.VETBIZ.GOV 20 21. VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS WWW.VETERANOWNEDBUSINESS.COM 21 22. BUY VETERAN 22 23. State of Michigan Request copy of database Check and verify information FOIA Request Database of VOSB 23 24. Corporate Supplier Diversity NaVOBA 24 25. GAIN PUBLIC SUPPORT AND ATTENTION: SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS HELP COMPANIES MAKE RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS DECISIONS THAT GAIN PUBLIC SUPPORT AND ATTENTION VALUE PROPOSITION FOR COMPANIES Three Main Reasons for Having a Supplier Diversity Program. 25 26. ENHANCE INNOVATION: COMPANIES CAN ENHANCE INNOVATION BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH DIVERSE SUPPLIERS VALUE PROPOSITION FOR COMPANIES Three Main Reasons for Having a Supplier Diversity Program. 26 27. DRIVE BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS: SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN THE SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH DRIVING BETTER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND CONNECTING ORGANIZATIONS WITH NEW (AND MORE) INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS. ACCORDING TO DIVERSITY DIRECT, WORLD-CLASS PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS COMMIT 33% OR MORE OF THEIR SPEND TO DIVERSE SUPPLIERS. BUT DESPITE GROWING DIVERSITY TRENDS, ONLY ABOUT 10% OF ALL COMPANIES ACCESS THE IMPACT OF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EFFORTS ON REVENUE OR MARKET SHARE. DONT MISS OUT ON THE IMPACT A SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM CAN HAVE IN YOUR COMPANY VALUE PROPOSITION FOR COMPANIES Three Main Reasons for Having a Supplier Diversity Program. 27 28. 28 29. 29 30. VetBizCentral Partners 30 31. VetBizCentral http://www.vetbizcentral.org matt@vetbizcentral.org mike@vetbizcentral.org (810) 767-8387 Contact Us 31 32. VetBizCentral 32 33. Altarum Institute integrates independent research and client-centered consulting to deliver comprehensive, systems-based solutions that improve health and health care. A nonprofit, Altarum serves clients in both the public and private sectors. For more information, visit www.altarum.org Veteran Success Story Helen Budd, University of Michigan-Flint 34. How to Find Resources & Request Support Brian Webb, Altarum Institute 34 35. The Focus of Todays Presentation Podio Process Overview Seeking Immediate Assistance Seeking Long-Term Assistance 35 36. Podio Process Overview STEP ONE: You will receive an email asking you to fill out the membership and organization form. This information will automatically be entered into Podio. 36 37. Podio Process Overview STEP TWO: You will receive an email from Podio that invites you to join the Region 6 VCAT workspace. Click Join Now to be taken to the Region 6 VCAT workspace and create a password. 37 38. Podio Process Overview STEP THREE: Once you are in the workspace, you can create your Podio account. Click on My Account in the upper right hand corner Click on My Profile and complete your profile as thoroughly as possible. 38 39. Podio Process Overview STEP FOUR: Find your member and organization profiles in the workspace and update ALL of the information! Note: These profiles only contain as much information as you provided on the form in step one. There are many other questions (i.e. specific services, eligibility requirements, service hours) that are beneficial to share. 39 40. Seeking Immediate Assistance Option I Use the search feature within an App or Workspace. This is for when you need immediate assistance. If you search within an App, the search results will come from that App with the option to view all results from all Apps in every workspace you belong to. 40 41. Search All Workspaces An Item is a specific detail or information that is related to the App title, example: Organization (App) with Organizations VCAT Profiles (Items). A Task is something that is assigned to you in a Project or Request Files are documents that are uploaded to Podio For example, if you were looking to search for temporary housing within zip code 48826, you would type in all of the words mentioned in bold into the search field. Seeking Immediate Assistance Option I 41 42. Seeking Immediate Assistance Option II Also, you can use the various filters in the Members App to find services provided by members of the coalition. This is for when you need immediate assistance. You can quickly look through the services provided under each of the four pillars on left side of the Members App. You can select as many filters as you would like in the Members App to fine tune your search even more. 42 43. 43 Video Tutorial 44. Seeking Long-Term Assistance Allows member service providers to request support or assistance with helping a Veteran over a longer time frame. Can contact specific coalition member(s) or the entire coalition in order to seek the appropriate assistance. Can store completed requests for others to reference navigation routes to obtain services. Ability to document case management (randomized ID number) with multiple providers assisting in the resolution process. 44 45. Long-term Assistance To add a request, select the Request App icon and click Add Request. Seeking Long-Term Assistance Fill in as much information as possible. The more comprehensive the initial request, the more efficient the process will be for all coalition members. 45 46. Long-term AssistanceSeeking Long-Term Assistance Search for your name to attach to the Submitters Contact Information Once you fill in all of the information, the next step is to send the request for assistance to member(s) of the coalition. Identify who you want to Send the Request to. You can request assistance from a specific member of the coalition. Also, you can request assistance from the entire coalition by using the @ symbol in the comments section of the request. 46 47. Seeking Long-Term Assistance This is an example of a submitted request. Once you submit a request it is automatically assigned a Request ID number. Using this number to reference, discuss and resolve the request is necessary in regards to protecting the privacy of the Veteran. This is where you can request assistance from the entire coalition by using the @ symbol in the comments section of the request. This is the activity feed that shows comments, suggestions, and updates on the request. 47 48. A notification (email, smartphone alert, or text message) will be sent once the request is submitted. OPTION I When someone receives the notification that their assistance is being requested, they can select Go there now, and this will take them directly to the request. OPTION II When someone receives the notification that their assistance is being requested, they respond with support via email, and this will be added to the request in Podio. Coalition members responding to the request can then change the Status to Active and comment with support. Seeking Long-Term Assistance This is what an email notification looks like when your assistance is requested. Below is the process for what happens when an assistance request is submitted. 48 49. 49 Video Tutorial 50. Questions? If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Brian Webb at Brian.Webb@altarum.org 50 51. 51 Feedback Form Please fill out your feedback form at this time! 52. 52 Breakout Session (1) Breakout into groups based on the focus areas of: Employment Healthcare Education Quality of Life (2) Introduce yourself and your organization to the group (3) Review what your group discussed at the last meeting regarding potential topics for future meetings Reference the printed notes (4) Discuss past challenges and brainstorm ideas for events and/or workshops that can increase collaboration in your specific focus area 53. 53