Monday, October 2, 2023
10/2/2023
Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center (COCMHC) will restore full delivery of services lost due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In addition, we will expand the methods of service delivery to meet the needs of individuals better. We will ensure a full array of services for 500 individuals with serious mental illnesses, serious emotional disturbances, or co-occurring disorders during each year of SAMHSA funding, for a total of 1,000. We will be serving individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), and co-occurring disorders. Goal 1: Implement Usage of a HIPAA compliant virtual telehealth iPad platform (including Kiosk placement for wraparound) to provide a more effective delivery system. Objective 1A: Within 2 weeks of grant award, train and educate 12 mental health professionals on the HIPAA compliant virtual telehealth iPad platform. Objective 1B: By the end of year 1, provide 500 unduplicated individuals services by providing and training on a HIPAA compliant virtual telehealth iPad platform. Objective 1C: Within the first month of year 2, train an additional 16 mental health professionals on the HIPAA compliant virtual telehealth iPad Platform. Objective 1D: By the end of year 2, provide 500 unduplicated individuals services by providing and training on a HIPAA compliant virtual telehealth iPad platform. Goal 2: Expand outpatient crisis capacity with a Family Diversion Center, comprised of 10 professionals who will work hand-in-hand with mobile crisis teams within month 4 of funding. Objective 2A: Within one month, develop policy and procedures for new services. Objective 2B: Within 2 months, communicate with law enforcement and other stakeholders to identify needs and complete an implementation plan. Objective 2C: By month 4, begin operating services with adults. Goal 3: Restore outreach and engagement activities for approximately 125 veterans. Objective 3A: Recruit and hire CARES Connection Outreach Team (2 RSS and CM staff). Objective 3B: Within 4 months, provide telehealth devices to 15% of this target population. Objective 3C: Train staff in engagement, outreach, cultural competence, specifically in military and veteran’s culture, in the first two months. Objective 3D: Build relationships; work with local social services organizations, Veteran’s Administration, and hospitals to assess need immediately upon award grant. Goal 4: Expand service and outreach strategies to serve the homeless population affected by COVID-19 in the catchment area, estimated to be at least 347 people before the Pandemic. Objective 4A: Within 4 months, reach out to targeted area shelters, emergency rooms, police departments, and other organizations tasked with serving the homeless population and provide easy access to clinical and support services to this group. Objective 4B: Within 4 months, provide HIPAA compliant telehealth devices to 15% of this target population. Goal 5: Strengthen infrastructure necessary to provide audio-visual training and group therapy. Objective 5A: Within 4 months, reach out to targeted area shelters, emergency rooms, police departments, and other organizations tasked with serving the homeless population and provide easy access to clinical and support services to this group. Objective 5B: Purchase and install LogiTech Tap Conference System in Peer Run Therapeutic Wellness Center by first two months of funding. Objective 5C: Install sound baffling and adhesive carpet tiles to combat acoustic distractions by first two months of funding. Objective 5C: Install WiFi in all buildings by first month of funding. Objective 5D: Purchase and install monitors for all lobbies by first two months of funding. Goal 6: Expand the Peer Run Therapeutic Wellness Center. Objective 6A: Hire Wellness Coordinator and beginning training all PRSS staff within first two months of funding. Objective 6B: Offer virtual wellness groups to consumers by third month of funding.
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).
