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1.100 Individuals Served by HealthChoices Southwest Programs
HealthChoices Southwest programs serve members of diverse populations, ranging from individuals who
use services to address a single episode to those who have longer-term disabilities and are at high risk for
recurrence of their mental illness, serious emotional disturbance for children and adolescents or substance
abuse disorders. Individuals served by the HealthChoices Southwest programs include, but are not limited
to:
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Pregnant women with mental health and/or substance abuse needs;
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Adults and children receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF);
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Adults with severe and persistent mental illness or addictive disorders;
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Elderly adults;
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Children in out-of-home placement and their families;
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Children and families in need of family preservation services;
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Persons with co-morbid condition of mental illness and substance abuse disorder;
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Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbances;
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Adolescents at high risk for chronic alcohol and/or other drug addiction; and
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Individuals who are homeless;
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Persons with severe medical conditions such as Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS
Members of each population often present unique challenges for maintaining long-term stability,
rehabilitation, and recovery. The treatment approach for all service phases must be tailored to fit a
consumer’s unique needs, recognizing the complexity of care/service management and the necessity for
coordination of clinicians providing primary and specialty medical care.
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