Friday, November 22, 2024
11/22/2024
Latino Community Services, Inc. (LCS) proposes to implement Project STEP, targeting men who have sex with men (MSM) of color between the ages of 18 and 29 who have received a primary diagnosis of substance abuse. The program will be based in Hartford County, Connecticut. The goals of the project are to 1) provide evidence-based practices to the target population; 2) expand the system of culturally competent care; 3) reduce HIV risk and incidence; 4) reduce the impact of behavioral health problems; and 5) increase access to treatment to individuals with co-existing behavioral health issues, HIV and hepatitis. The project will engage 230 individuals over the course of the five-year grant period.Treatment interventions will include substance abuse/mental health treatment, wraparound and supportive services including job and computer training and recovery support services.
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).
