Saturday, April 20, 2024
4/20/2024
LSF Health Systems (LSFHS), the not-for-profit behavioral health Managing Entity responsible for developing and providing training to the state-funded behavioral health system of care in a 23-county region in Northeast Florida, will deliver evidence-based trainings to prepare and train a diverse group of community members in Clay County on how to appropriately and safely respond to individuals with mental disorders, particularly individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED). The training is intended to help identify, refer and link high risk populations, specifically, veterans and transition-aged youth (16-23) to the right resources in the community. The goals and objectives of the project are as follows: Goal 1: Increase awareness of mental health problems and knowledge of community resources among a diverse group of individuals and community stakeholders. Obj. 1.1 Train at least 30 veterans and family members in Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and de-escalation techniques by the end of the first year; and 60 per year in years 2 and 3 for a total of 150 over the project period. Obj. 1.2 Train at least 30 high school staff and educators, law enforcement personnel, as well as bachelors level case managers and nonclinical support staff from the local mental health and child welfare agency in adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and de-escalation techniques by the end of the first year; and 60 per year in years 2 and 3 for a total of 150 over the project period. Obj. 1.3 Train at least 25 targeted case managers and Community Action Team (CAT) staff who interact with at-risk transition aged youth in High Fidelity Wraparound model in each year of the grant. Goal 2: Increase identification and referral of veteran, transition-aged youth, and young adults in need of mental health services to appropriate community resources. Obj. 2.1 By the end of year 1, establish baseline data for number of veteran, transition-aged youth, and young adults in need who are being referred by individuals trained. Obj. 2.2 Increase number being referred by 20% each year thereafter. Goal 3: Establish a centralized reporting system to collect and track behavioral health trainings provided county-wide, to include those provided not only by LSF Health Systems, but also by other community agencies. Obj. 3.1 By the end of year 1, develop the resources, technology, and process to collect and track all behavioral health trainings. Obj. 3.2. By the end of year 2, implement centralized reporting system and prepare reports on initial data collected. Partnering organizations include Clay Behavioral Center (licensed, behavioral health and child welfare agency); Clay County Veterans Services; and Clay County Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Network (SEDNET) and any other relevant agencies interested in participating.
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).
