Wednesday, May 28, 2025
5/28/2025
EHN Healthy Transition Program - Summary: EHN seeks to address the unmet needs of El Paso residents by expanding its services to youth and young adults and fill in services gaps in the services currently received by individuals between the ages of 16 to 25. The goal is to ensure these individuals receive the same intensive care throughout their transition and assist them in the process. Project Name: Healthy Transition Program Population to Be Served: El Paso County males, females, and LGBTQ+ members, between the 16 to 25 years old, experiencing some serious emotional disturbance (SED), and/or serious mental illness (SMI), prominently Hispanics (83%). Project Goals and Objectives: EHN has established three goals to guide project delivery and systemic implementation. First, to enhance and expand access for transition-aged youth and young adults including the continuity of care and support. Second by establish a mechanism for referral to appropriate treatment and recovery support and. Lastly, the implementation of public awareness and cross-system provider training. EHN aims to accomplish these by establishing a clubhouse model for these individuals, by providing behavioral health interventions, and utilizing a referral and screening process to identify the correct services. EHN will also establish referral procedures, conduct a needs assessment, and a strategic plan. EHN will also establish referral procedures and conduct a needs assessment and a strategic plan. Finally, EHN will develop, implement, and provide a training plan for mental health professionals and providers on the developmental needs of the transition-age group. Number to Be Served: The Healthy transition grant will enable EHN to provide transition services to these individuals and intends to serve the following people for the length of the program: EHN will serve a total of 250 unduplicated young adults, 50 each year for 5 years. Another 375 referrals to treatment and support services, 75 referrals each year for 5 years. Lastly EHN will train 500 health professionals in the development needs of transitional-age youth and young adults, 100 each year, for 5 years.
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).