Wednesday, August 17, 2022
8/17/2022
The County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department (SLOBHD) will use SAMHSA’s 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention grant funds primarily to support direct services for adults 25 years and older impacted by suicide crisis in the behavioral health system, veterans community, and those affected by domestic violence.. The project will center on the establishment of a Suicide Triage and Response Team (START). Activities will include enhanced system improvements to rapidly follow-up with adults who have attempted suicide or experienced a suicidal crisis, expanded training to establish follow-up and care transition protocols, improve screening, assessment, and treatment protocols across the behavioral health system, enhance wellness and recovery supports, and provide enhanced services for victims of domestic violence and their dependents. In response to the COVID-19 emergency, all project activities will utilize telehealth capacity when possible, distancing requirements, and all safety standards to protect patients and providers.
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).
