Thresholds Kankakee CCBHC will serve children with SED and their families, adults with SMI, and individuals with SUD or COD in Kankakee County, Illinois. The CCBHC will increase access to a comprehensive array of evidence-based, recovery-oriented services; address the physical health concerns of people receiving services; and coordinate care with other service providers to address social determinants of health, reduce disparities, and increase engagement in services. Our geographic service area in northeastern Illinois has a population of 106,601; 17% of youth and 12% of adults live below the federal poverty line (US Census Bureau, 2021). The county includes two designated Health Professional Shortage Areas and has higher rates of mental health-related hospitalizations than the state average.
With grant funding, Thresholds Kankakee CCBHC will build upon our current programs for adults with SMI by expanding outpatient therapy services for children, youth, families, and adults; providing SUD treatment; and addressing the physical health risks that contribute to repeat hospitalizations and medical comorbidities. The goals and objectives of the Thresholds Kankakee CCBHC will focus on 1) achieving compliance with CCBHC certification criteria and implementing all required activities, 2) improving health indicators for individuals at risk for or experiencing physical health comorbidities, 3) increasing access to evidence-based behavioral health services, and 4) establishing substance use services for youth and adults.
Thresholds Kankakee CCBHC will serve an unduplicated total of 650 individuals across the four-year grant period: 200 in Year 1, 125 in Year 2, 150 in Year 3, and 175 in Year 4. Using evidence-based practices such as Assertive Community Treatment Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Illness Management and Recovery, Individual Placement and Support, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, and Wellness Recovery Action Planning, Thresholds Kankakee CCBHC will meet the behavioral health needs of individuals and families, and improve their physical health outcomes.