Thursday, April 25, 2024
4/25/2024
Project Summary: Hill Country is a multi-service, non-profit community health center with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating in rural, mountainous, northern California. We are applying for CCBHC-PDI funding for our site in Redding, as there is greater demand for acute behavioral healthcare care in Shasta County than can be provided by existing resources. This service gap can be reduced, through expansion of services, including access to 24-hour crisis intervention, and access to timely assessment, for low-income and uninsured adults and children with serious MH and SUD conditions. Geographic Catchment Area: Shasta County, California, north of the Sacramento Valley Project Name: Shasta County CCBHC to serve rural residents with SMI, SED, SUD, and COD Populations to be served: Low-income and uninsured adults and children of Shasta County with a behavioral health diagnosis, with emphasis on those with SMI, SED, SUD, and COD. Number to be served: Year 1: 150; Year 2: 175; Year 3: 175 Year 4: 200; Life of project: 700 Project strategies/interventions: Hill Country will use several of evidence-based- practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. All services will be conducted through a patient-centered approach, and be will be delivered in a manner that is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and linguistically appropriate. Project goals and measurable objectives: Our goals include: Reduce suicide risk and prevent death by suicide; Increase access to SUD services and prevent overdose deaths; Increase access to MH services to those who may need services along w/ medication; and increase access to care by improving awareness of services. Measurable objectives are as follows: (1) Each year, screen 500 individuals across all departments, for depression; (2) Each year, 100% of those at-risk for major depression will be referred to the CCBHC for treatment; (3) Each year, screen 100% of CCBHC patients for suicide risk; (4) Each year, 100% of those at-risk for suicide or major depression will develop a crisis plan; (5) Each year, 65% of CCBHC patients will have reduced risk for suicide, and reduced risk- for depression as indicated by improvements in scores between assessments; (6) Each year, 65% of individuals who screen positive for drug and/or alcohol issues during intake, will attend their referral appointment; (7) Each year, 100% of individuals who screen positive for drug and/or alcohol use during intake, will be referred to SUD groups; (8) Within 6 months of award, we will hire a Peer Support Specialist and a Substance Abuse Counselor; (9) Each year, the CCBHC will conduct in-reach using our EHR, to identify and refer patients prescribed psychotropic medication, but are not engaged in MH care; and (10) Each year, will reach 1,000 individuals through a social media campaign to raise awareness of MH and SUD services at the CCBHC, provided regardless of ability to pay, insurance status, or any other factor, and with a commitment to reducing transportation as a barrier to care.
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