Thursday, November 21, 2024
11/21/2024
The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) proposes to support the return, revitalization and delivery of numerous clinical and support services that were shut down or otherwise negatively impacted by COVID-19, including negative financial impacts, for the adult and youth population with serious emotional disturbance, serious mental illness, and individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. Service areas to be strengthened through this funding support include: Intake; Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient; Case Management; Nursing and Withdrawal Management Services; Psychosocial Rehabilitation; Therapeutic Day Treatment; Peer Recovery Supports; Professional Staff Development; and the organizational IT infrastructure for telehealth. Proposed strategies and evidence-based services include: Medication-Assisted Treatment; Collaborative Documentation; Trauma-Informed Services; Motivational Interviewing; Motivational Incentives; Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis & Risk Assessment; Person-centered Treatment Planning; Expanded Outpatient Services; Psychosocial Rehabilitation; Care Coordination; and Peer Supports. The project will serve 800 adults and youth over the two-year grant period. Current individuals served by RBHA are 56% male; 1% transgender; 62% African-American; 31% Caucasian; 6% Other; and 8% identify as gay or lesbian. Co-occurring behavioral health disorders are prevalent in an estimated 42%. Opioids and cocaine are the most commonly reported drugs used. Common mental health disorders include: Major depressive disorder; schizoaffective disorder; and bipolar disorder. Most of the individuals to be served are economically dependent, have limited education and limited or nonexistent employment histories. Many were born and raised in urban neighborhoods characterized by multi-generational addiction, poverty, violence and trauma. Goals of the CMHC Project are to: 1) Improve overall health, wellness and recovery for adults and youth with behavioral health conditions by providing behavioral care screening, assessment and treatment planning at pre-pandemic levels; 2) Provide resources to address the mental health needs of CMHC staff; and 3) To evaluate the effectiveness of the project in achieving the goals and objectives.
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).
