Wednesday, May 8, 2024
5/8/2024
Young people with SED and SMI exhibit high rates of health conditions and behaviors that lead to disparate morbidity and early mortality in people with SMI. For example, about half of young people have prehypertension or hypertension (high blood pressure), over half had abnormal lipids (cholesterol or triglycerides), about half are overweight or obese, and about half of this group smokes cigarettes. All of these problems contribute to the development of future chronic diseases and early mortality, but could be prevented or managed to reduce risk for future disease. The purpose of this proposed project is to improve the health and wellness of young people with SED and SMI in New Hampshire in order to prevent the health inequities experienced by this group. We will provide Health Homes – integrated physical health and wellness care combined with comprehensive behavioral health care in the community mental health center setting. Health Homes will provide integrated care for young people ages 16-35 with SED and SMI, with screening, detection and treatment of physical health conditions in concert with comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health care. Mentors and coaches will implement an evidence-based wellness program that incorporates technology and incentives to improve nutrition and fitness and reduce weight and smoking while at the same time improving community integration, connectedness and positive identity. A peer – driven prevention program will avert smoking in those who haven’t started. We will provide this service within three partnerships between Community Mental Health Centers (primary contractor) and Federally Qualified Health Centers, in high-need regions covering 20% of the population of New Hampshire.
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).
