Monday, November 25, 2024
11/25/2024
Region IV Mental Health Services, a qualified public behavioral health authority with 50 years of proven expertise serving the populations of focus in North Mississippi and Designated Collaborative Organizations (DCOs) will implement a CCBHC to transform community behavioral health systems in Region IV and expand access to quality care in 5 rural, medically underserved counties by strengthening infrastructure and advancing trauma-informed integrated care delivering comprehensive person-centered coordinated behavioral health services. Populations of focus: All individuals across the lifespan who are in need of behavioral health services, including those with SMI; individuals with SUD, including opioid use disorders; children and youth with SED; individuals with COD; and individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis; and members of the armed forces/veterans/families. Health care access will be prioritized for racial, ethnic and LGBTQI+ underserved groups addressing health disparities. Goals: 1) Advance Health Equity with Expanded Access to Care Across the Lifespan; 2) Expand Peer Recovery Oriented Care; 3) Provide Person-Centered Care; 4) Measure Quality Care; 5) Ensure Collaborative Consumer Leadership; 6) Provide Whole-Person Care. Objectives: 1) 100% timely submission of Disparities Impact Statement, Needs Assessment and CCBHC Attestation; 2) Increase DCOs by 5% annually; 3) 100% accurate diagnosis and access to person-centered treatment; 4) 80% report high perception of care; 5) 51% consumer involvement in board governance; 6a)100% will receive physical health measurements and physical examination; 6b) 100% will receive evidence based behavioral health services; 6c) 55% will improve mental health functioning; 6d) 55% will reduce substance use; 6e) 55% will improve employment status; 6f) 55% will improve housing stability; 6g) 55% will reduce use of emergency room services; and 6h) 55% will reduce inpatient psychiatric admissions. #Served: Years 1-4 150, = 600 total.
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