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Effective April 22, 2021 Use the Standard OMB-approved Project Abstract Summary Form that is included in the workspace application package. Do not upload the abstract as an attachment or it may count toward any applicable page limitation. Start with the information below and provide a summary of the application in the Project Abstract field / box using 4,000 characters or less. Because the abstract is often distributed to provide information to the public and Congress, prepare this so that it is clear, accurate, concise, and without reference to other parts of the application. It must include a brief description of the proposed project including the needs to be addressed, the proposed services, and the population group(s) to be served. If the application is funded, your project abstract information (as submitted) will be made available to public websites and/or databases including USAspending.gov. See the NOFO for additional information that may be required in the project abstract. Abstract --- Address 420 Superior St. Sandusky OH 44870 Project Director Name Peter T. Schade Contact Phone Numbers (Voice, Fax) 419-626-5623 Email Address pschade@echdohio.org Website Address eriecohealthohio.org List all grant program funds requested in the application, if applicable The Erie County Health Department/Erie County Community Health Center (ECHD/ECCHC) requests funding of $2,500,000 from the HRSA 22-134 Construction Projects funding opportunity to build a Mental Health and Behavioral Health Short Term Housing facility that will increase individuals’ access to critical health care services. Erie County is home to about 75,000 people, however, ECHD/ECCHC also serves the surrounding eight counties, and up to 10 million annual visitors and seasonal residents who work in the recreation industry. By demographics, 86% of Erie County’s population is White/Caucasian, 8.9% are Black/African American, 4.5% are Hispanic, and 3% identify a s two or more races. About 60% of residents are between the ages of 18 and 44, when statistics show many addiction activities begin. Nearly 10% have not graduated from high school, 10.5% have disabilities, and 6.4% do not have health insurance. These factors lead to residents facing health disparities (low-income, under-educated, minority, disabled, and mental/behavioral health challenges). Because this sub-population bears the higher burden of health disparities/inequities they will derive greater benefit from this project. A significant portion of Erie County residents receive either Medicare or Medicaid benefits, and are living in poverty making them more likely to experience barriers to care, health disparities, and housing inequalities. Erie County has a poverty rate of 11.6%, and Sandusky City, where the ECHD/ECCHC main campus is located, has a poverty rate of 22%. This economic instability feeds directly into addiction rates as those who struggle to find and keep stable employment and housing are also at higher risk of substance abuse according to the National Institutes of Health. Approximately 84% of Erie County jail inmates are suffering with mental or behavioral health issues; these individuals require care, not incarceration. Co-located at the main campus are ECHD/ECCHC, an inpatient detoxification unit, and a 40 bed recovery housing facility, Becky’s House. The Detox and Becky’s House support individuals with opiate use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD), however, there remain significant barriers to mental health and behavioral health care in our community. There are a dearth of facilities in this area to serve those facing addiction and substance use issues and a lack of transportation to reach the facilities when beds do open. In addition to substance use/abuse issues, there are cases of new psychoses appearing that behavioral health experts believe are related to isolation, bereavement, and feelings of loneliness and fear that are link ed to the pandemic. T
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
