Program Updates

Welcome to the IDEAL Goals Study! We are excited to get started with you. Check here for study updates and information that will help you deliver the IDEAL Goals program to your clients.

Training Modules

The IDEAL Goals training modules have been created for anyone who will provide CVD risk-related physical and/or mental health care to behavioral health home clients, including health education, care coordination, and support for client self-management. A tailored training program, specifically on CVD risk factors, may be appropriate for additional staff who support behavioral health home clients.

The training modules are broken down into two components:

1) Educational videos about topics such as managing cardiovascular health and collaborative care, that will help staff deliver the education sessions to clients; and

2) Videos outlining what you will deliver.

There is a brief assessment at the end of each module required for successful completion..

IDEAL Goals Overview

The IDEAL Goals Overview is intended for anyone who wants to know more about, and support, the IDEAL Goals program and doesn’t need to take the full training to deliver IDEAL Goals education to clients. The IDEAL Goals Overview provides information on:

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The evidence behind the program

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The key roles for delivering the program

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The education and care management components of the program

Resources

The IDEAL Goals program includes materials for staff delivering the program and handouts for clients to help engage them in the session content. Digital copies of all materials are available in the Resources section of the IDEAL Goals website.

REP Contact Information

The study’s REP Specialist, Alison Terry, is here to answer your questions and connect you with other members of the study team when needed. You can reach Alison by email at idealgoalshelp@jh.edu.

Here are just a few examples of how Alison can help:

• Answer questions about IDEAL Goals program delivery
• Give a new staff members access to the training modules and program resources
• Help you reschedule a training session if you are not able to attend one that you have signed up to attend
• Help you locate program resources