SAMI at Butler County Children’s Services

General Information:

CDC staff provides assessments for substance use and/or abuse and mental health issues for families involved with Butler County Children’s Services (BCCS). The goal is to quickly identify issues that may be impeding adequate parenting.

SAMI assessors are located within the BCCS facilities to assure that assessors can work in close collaboration with BCCS caseworkers. Assessors identify issues related to substance use and mental health, and locate appropriate community resources. Referrals are tracked to assure that individuals and families are connected to services, are benefitting from those services and are making the needed changes in their life to be better parents for their children.