How ACMHS Makes a Difference
Behavioral Health Care Services
The “Clinic” provides outpatient mental health services for people who are chronically and severely mentally ill.
The average annual cost of serving mentally ill clients at ACMHS is much lower than the average cost in Alameda County
ACMHS’ cost per client in 2006-07: $14,356
Average county cost per client 2006-07: $18,226
By providing quality outpatient care, ACMHS helps to prevent hospitalization for clients, saving money in the healthcare system.
Cost of 1 month of ACMHS services per client in 2006-07: $1,200 per month
Cost of 1 month of hospitalization per client in 2006-07: $29,850 per month
While saving taxpayer dollars, ACMHS staff provides exemplary services to our clients. The 2007 Alameda County Client Satisfaction Surveys indicate the difference ACMHS makes.
Adult Surveys
ACMHS |
Alameda County |
Survey Statements |
95% |
88% |
Clients felt that staff were willing to see them as often as they felt was necessary. |
100% |
88% |
Clients felt that staff believe they can grow, change and recover. |
95% |
87% |
Clients felt that staff encouraged them to take responsibility for how they live their lives. |
75% |
74% |
Clients felt that as a direct result of the services they received, they were getting along better with their families. |
Youth Surveys
ACMHS |
Alameda County |
Survey Statements |
87% |
78% |
Youth clients agreed that overall, they are satisfied with the services received. |
80% |
66% |
Youth clients reported that as a result of services received, they get along better with family members. |
80% |
71% |
Youth clients reported that as a result of services received, they are doing better in school and/or work |
80% |
66% |
Youth clients reported that as a result of services received, they are better able to cope when things go wrong |
93% |
80% |
Youth clients said as a result of services they received, they have people that they are comfortable talking with about problems. |
ACMHS’ wellness and recovery model helps clients be contributing members of society
A total of 12 consumers volunteered for ACMHS, contributing about 420 hours;
One consumer became our consumer intern, interning at ACMHS 2 days a week for 3 months. 13 clients were referred to Alameda County Vocational Program in year 2007, compared to only 6 in previous four years.
Developmental Disabilities Services
Developmental disabilities include autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.
ACMHS helps people with developmental disabilities live in the least restrictive setting possible (i.e. to live with family/friends rather than in a nursing facility or a hospital).
# of clients ACMHS served in 2007 who had enough deficiencies to qualify them for restrictive care: 217
# of clients ACMHS served in 2007 who lived in a restrictive setting: 3
By working closely with DD clients and their support networks, ACMHS’ services save taxpayer dollars.
Cost of placement in Stave Development Center (State Hospital): $17,000 per month
Cost of ACMHS’ services: $87 per month
ACMHS works with infants (0-3 years old) who exhibit developmental delays. Through ACMHS’ efforts, almost half can be discharged because they have “caught up” developmentally.
# of infants ACMHS served in 2007 exhibiting developmental delays: 143
# of infants ACMHS discharged in 2007 who were no longer developmentally delayed: 67
Asian and Pacific Islander Youth Promoting Advocacy and Leadership (AYPAL)
Our youth empowerment program, AYPAL, makes a difference in the lives of harder-to-reach API youth.
Before AYPAL |
After AYPAL |
% Improvement |
Survey Statements |
9% |
6.3% |
30.9% |
Having used various drugs in the last 30 days |
6.3% |
2.5% |
53.1% |
Having used various drugs for 3 or more days in the last 30 days |
26.6% |
16.7% |
37.3% |
Having engaged in violent activities in the last 12 months (fights, carrying weapons, being in gangs, etc.) |
24.2% |
15.9% |
34.1% |
Having engaged in other risky behaviors in the last 12 months (stealing, being arrested, running away, suspended, etc.) |
21.2% |
13.7% |
35% |
Disagreeing with statements on positive relationships with parents and other adults |