Saturday, November 23, 2024
11/23/2024
Project Summary: Southland Integrated Services (Southland) is a non-profit, community-based health center, with Federal Qualified Health Center (FQHC) designation since 2015. Southland was established in 1979, to support the resettlement of refugees. We have expanded operations over the years in response to the rapidly evolving needs of the area Vietnamese-American population. Already operating as a “satellite” DCO for another grantee, we are now prepared to establish our clinic independently as a CCBHC. Geographic Catchment Area: Orange County, of southern California Project Name: CCBHC for Orange County Adults and Children with MH/SUD conditions Populations to be served: Orange County residents of all ages (children, adults, seniors) with a behavioral health diagnosis, with emphasis on those with SMI, SED, SUD, and COD, including low-income residents, and/or Vietnamese individuals in need. Number to be served: Year 1: 125; Year 2: 200; Year 3: 225 Year 4: 250. Life of project: 800 Project strategies/interventions: Southland will use a combination of several evidence-based- interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Psychoeducation, Assertive Community Treatment, and Strengths-based Case Management. These interventions and screenings will be provided in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish. Project goals and measurable objectives: Our goals include: reduce suicide risk; prevent death by suicide; decrease symptoms of psychological distress; reduce cultural stigma; increase access to MH and SUD care by increasing awareness of services; and reduce use of substances. Our Measurable objectives include: (1) Each year, screen 80% of those projected to be served by the CCBHC for suicide risk; 70% of those at-risk will accept referral to targeted case management. (2) Each grant year, 80% of CCBHC patients screened at-risk for suicide will develop a crisis plan. (3) Each year, screen 80% those projected to be served by the CCBHC for depression; 70% of those at-risk will accept referral to mental health services. (4) Each grant year, 60% of CCBHC patients will have reduced risk for depression as indicated by improvements in PHQ-9 scores between assessments. (5) Each grant year, screen 80% of those projected to be served by the CCBHC for trauma; 50% of those at-risk will accept referral to services. (6) Each grant year, reach 1,000 people through a social media campaign, focusing on CCBHC content and education. (7) Each grant year, distribute 5,000 CCBHC brochures developed in multiple Asian languages, electronically, and in strategic locations across the service area. (8) Each grant year, provide three (3) community educational workshops. (9) Each grant year, screen 80% of those projected to be served by the CCBHC for for substance use; 70% of those at-risk will accept referral to SUD services. (9) Each grant year, 60% of CCBHC patients will have reduced substance use, as indicated by improvements in screening scores between assessments.
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