Wednesday, May 28, 2025
5/28/2025
EHN Children Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) - Summary: EHN endeavors to meet the unfulfilled requirements of children, young adults, and their families in El Paso who are either experiencing or at risk of serious emotional disturbance (SED). This objective will be achieved by extending its services within schools and the community. The aim is to guarantee that these individuals have access to sufficient mental health services, early intervention, and support for recovery, along with the transitional assistance they require during service transitions. Project Name: EHN Children Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) Population to Be Served: El Paso County males, females, and LGBTQ+ members, between the birth to 21 years old, experiencing some serious emotional disturbance (SED), and/or serious mental illness (SMI), prominently Hispanics (83%). Project Goals and Objectives: The program aims to address the multifaceted needs of children, young adults, and their family members in El Paso facing serious emotional challenges through a comprehensive approach. EHN will focus on enhancing access to mental health services by increasing availability and establishing partnerships with community agencies, with specific outcomes targeting service expansion, mental health awareness targeting students and their caregivers. In addition, EHN would emphasize early intervention and recovery support, aiming to implement evidence-based practices and provide training on referral pathways. Moreover, would seek to integrate system of care values into the CMHI program, prioritizing holistic approaches and offering support from youth peers and family partners. Lastly, facilitating transitional support, by empowering youth to continue receiving adequate services. Number to Be Served: The CMHI grant will enable EHN to provide mental health services to these individuals and intends to serve the following people for the length of the program: EHN will serve 180 unduplicated individuals un the course of the grant, by serving 35 in year one, 45 in year two, and 50 for year three and four.
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).