Saturday, April 20, 2024
4/20/2024
Hillsides is proposing to develop a Peer Engagement and Entry to Recovery (PEER) program for transitional-aged youth, ages 16-25, who are experiencing homelessness and have a substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorder in Los Angeles County, CA. The PEER program will provide socially and culturally relevant street-based recovery support services to some of the most vulnerable homeless youth in LA County, including runaways, former foster and juvenile detention youth, dropouts, victims of sexual abuse, and LGBTQ. The PEER program will deploy mobile teams of county-wide Peer Support Specialists who will help youth become and stay engaged in the recovery process from substance use and mental illness. The goals of the program are as follows: (1) Increase peer-led street outreach services for homeless TAY; (2) Increase access to socially and culturally relevant recovery support services for homeless TAY; (3) Decrease the prevalence of substance use amongst homeless TAY; (4) Increase the social and emotional well-being of homeless TAY. The PEER program aligns with Hillsides’ mission to heal children and young adults, strengthen families, and transform communities through quality comprehensive services and advocacy. The PEER program will enhance and expand county, state and federal efforts to improve comprehensive treatment, early intervention and recovery support services for youth and young adults, while also extending support for recovery beyond the traditional treatment system and out into the communities where youth reside.
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).
