Community Rehabilitation Center – Project AGAPE ABSTRACT
Community Rehabilitation Center (CRC) seeks funding to expand the current treatment delivery model to help reduce the co-occurring epidemics of HIV, Hepatitis, and mental health disorders through accessible, evidence-based, culturally appropriate mental and co-occurring disorder treatment that is integrated with HIV primary care and prevention services. Project AGAPE will specifically target at-risk, minority adult individuals with a mental health disorder or co-occurring disorder (COD). The catchment area is Duval County - one of the localities hardest hit by the HIV epidemic by the Department of Health and Human Services. the rate of white and Hispanics in the area. The following are the proposed measurable goals and objectives:
1) By December 30, 2022, CRC will review and improve current infrastructure, including workforce development necessary for delivering trauma-informed, recovery oriented, and culturally appropriate treatment.
2) By September 2026, Project AGAPE will conduct 2,400 engagement, recruitment, and linkage contacts targeting the population of focus.
3) By September 2026, Project AGAPE will enroll a total of 350 minority participants
4) By September 2026, Project AGAPE will conduct 1,200 HIV and 350 HCV testing sessions
5) By September 2026, Project AGAPE will Provide 350 participants with recovery oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate mental health and/or co-occurring treatment utilizing evidence-based practices including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Integrated Treatment (IT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Seeking Safety.
6) By the end of each contract year, META Consultants will assess program effectiveness and impact in the target population, ensure quality of services provided, identify successes, and implement needed improvements.
To achieve the goals and objectives of the program, Project AGAPE’s staffing plan will include a Clinical Director, Project Director, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Case Manager, Certified Recovery Peer Support Specialist, and Evaluator
