H79SM083120

CCBHC ICT-1 - Comcare's Project

CCBHC ICT 1 aims to develop a behavioral health initiative to increase access and improve the quality of care for individuals in Sedgwick County. As one of the few providers working with the under or uninsured in this community, there is a resulting need for increased access, recruitment, and retention strategies for the workforce. Additionally, there is a need for more care coordination and warm handoffs, along with creative solutions for persons in crisis that exceed the current capacity.

The target population for this expansion grant includes:

1. Adults with severe and persistent mental illness
2. Youth with serious emotional disturbance
3. Individuals in a mental health and/or substance use crisis

Utilizing current and up-to-date evidence-based practices, Comcare will expand upon the following eight specialized programs:

1. Addiction treatment services
2. Community crisis center
3. Community support services
4. Center City homeless program
5. Family and children's services
6. Centralized intake and assessment
7. Outpatient services
8. Sedgwick County offender assessment program

Currently serving over 15,000 unduplicated patients annually, it is anticipated that an additional 1,500 unduplicated patients will be added each year following the beginning of this grant.

Performance objectives will focus on the following areas:

1. Incorporate physical health marker testing into care, including but not limited to HIV and hepatitis screening, tobacco use, unhealthy alcohol use, weight, BMI, and diabetes monitoring.
2. Provide alcohol and tobacco cessation services to promote healthy living and reduce potential harmful effects.
3. Implement a system of care designed to acknowledge the significance of weight and BMI to overall mental and physical health by providing resources to individuals identified to be at risk.
4. Ensure that patients receive follow-up care within 10 days of hospitalization or emergency department visits for mental health, alcohol, or other dependence, either through a letter or personal contact.
5. Conduct depressive screenings, including suicide risk assessments, follow-up planning, and depression remission assessments for adult and children patients.
6. Assess the rate of readmission of adult acute inpatient stays within 30 days.
7. Monitor medication usage related to antipsychotic medication for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or adolescents.
8. Ensure adherence to mood stabilizers for individuals with bipolar disorder.
9. Track the number of suicide deaths by patients engaged in behavioral health treatment.

By implementing these performance objectives, CCBHC ICT 1 aims to improve the overall access and quality of care for individuals in Sedgwick County.

Comcare Of Sedgwick County

93.829 - Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services

Division of Grants Management [HHS - SAMHSA]

Kansas United States

State-Wide

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grants (SM-20-012)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have decreased 7% from $4,000,000 to $3,726,222.