Mental Health Case Management Program

About the Program

The Daybreak Mental Health Case Management Program offers:

• Case Management
  Personalized support to help individuals navigate mental health systems, access resources, and coordinate care across providers.
• Community & Recovery Support Services
  Strength-based services designed to promote recovery, prevent relapse, and build self-sufficiency through skill development and coaching.

Case Management Services

At Daybreak, Inc, we work closely with community behavioral health providers to offer case management services that support individuals and families navigating behavioral health challenges. These services are available for the following key purposes:

1. Coordinated Care Planning
   We help organize assessments, treatment planning, and service delivery to ensure a seamless and effective care experience.
2. Connection to Resources
   Our team links recipients with essential services—such as housing, education, employment, and healthcare—to meet their unique needs.
3. Quality Monitoring
   Through direct observation by a licensed clinician, we monitor the delivery of behavioral health services (excluding case management) to ensure interventions are appropriate, skillfully delivered, and aligned with treatment goals.
4. Advocacy and Support
   We provide ongoing advocacy and support for recipients, addressing their social, educational, legal, and treatment-related needs.

Community & Recovery Support Services

What We Offer

Our recovery support services include a range of personalized, strength-based interventions tailored to each individual’s needs:

• Recovery Coaching
  • Guidance, support, and encouragement throughout the recovery journey.
  • Strength-based strategies to help individuals stay motivated and focused.
• Skill-Building Services
  • Coaching and referrals to develop social, cognitive, and daily living skills.
  • Assistance in identifying and accessing resources that support skill development.
• Transition Support
  • Help navigating changes in care levels.
  • Support to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.
• Family Education & Support
  • Psychoeducational services that introduce self-help concepts and wellness strategies.
  • Education for individuals and families on:
    • Mental health and substance use disorders
    • Signs, symptoms, and recovery outlook
    • Available therapies and treatment options
    • Family dynamics and their impact on recovery

What Is a Serious Mental Illness?

In Alaska, a serious mental illness (SMI) refers to a diagnosable mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder in adults aged 21 or older. This condition must meet the criteria outlined in either the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), as adopted by Alaska regulations.

To be classified as an SMI, the disorder must have occurred within the past year and be of sufficient duration and severity to result in one or more of the following:

1. Consistent Impairment in Mental Functioning
   • Disrupted thinking or judgment, possibly involving delusions or hallucinations.
   • Socially inappropriate emotional responses.
   • Behavior that violates legal or social norms.
2. Significant Functional Impairment
   The illness must interfere with the individual’s ability to function in at least two of the following life areas:
   • Social responsibilities: Challenges in maintaining employment, education, parenting, or household duties.
   • Interpersonal relationships: Difficulty communicating, maintaining social connections, or managing disruptive behaviors.
   • Self-care: Inability to manage personal hygiene, nutrition, or physical health.
   • Mental health maintenance: Struggles with problem-solving, personal safety, independence, or accessing community resources.
3. Hospitalization
   The condition has led to current hospitalization or poses an imminent risk of requiring hospitalization.

Our Goal

We aim to foster stability, self-sufficiency, and meaningful recovery by providing compassionate, culturally responsive support to individuals and their families.