Friday, November 22, 2024
11/22/2024
The proposed project, entitled the BestSelf Enhanced Response for Suicide Prevention Project will serve individuals aged 25 and up who may be at-risk of suicidal ideation and behavior as well as victims of domestic violence in Erie County. BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc. will enhance services and support for individuals at-risk of suicide ideation and behavior as well as victims of domestic violence. Both of the target populations may be at increased risk as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed project will provide enhanced care coordination, linkage, and follow-up including safety planning. The project’s goals and objectives are as follows: Goal 1: Enhance support and services for individuals at an increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior in Erie County. Objective 1a: By October 29, 2021, 400 unique clients will receive rapid follow-up care transition, linkage, and support after discharge from an inpatient setting Objective 1b: By October 29, 2021, 400 clients enrolled in rapid follow-up will be screened and assessed using the C-SSRS Objective 1c: By October 29, 2021, 40% of individuals enrolled in rapid follow-up will be referred to Dialectical Behavior Services (DBT) at BestSelf Objective 1d: By October 29, 2021, 10% of individuals enrolled in rapid follow-up will be referred to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) at BestSelf Goal 2: Provide group support for individuals who have survived a suicide attempt. Objective 2a: By October 29, 2021, 30 individuals who have survived a suicide attempt will participate in a support group for survivors based on the Didi Hirsch Survivors of Suicide Attempts Support Group model Goal 3: Provide suicide prevention training to community and clinical service providers and systems serving adults at risk. Objective 3a: By October 29, 2021, 200 community members including those serving adults at risk will receive Question, Persuade, and Refer Training (QPR) Objective 3b: By October 29, 2021, 200 community members including those serving adults at risk will receive Mental Health First Aid Training Objective 3c: By October 29, 2021, 400 community members including those serving adults at risk will receive instructions on how to access the myStrength online platform Goal 4: Provide enhanced case management and coordination services for victims of domestic violence and their dependents Objective 4a: By October 29, 2021, 200 victims of domestic violence will receive comprehensive care management and support including linkage to existing services in Erie County
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