H79SM083207

Regional Health Systems 2020 CCBHC Expansion Project

After receiving an award in the first cohort of SAMHSA's CCBHC Expansion Grants in 2018, Regional Health Systems is now applying for a second CCBHC Expansion Grant. The goal of this grant is to improve the quality of and access to psychiatric services and integrated healthcare throughout Northwest Indiana. Regional Health Systems is a comprehensive health and human services agency that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services, as well as primary care and dental services on a sliding fee scale. In 2016, Regional received certification as a CCBHC through the state of Indiana. Now, Regional intends to expand their continuum of psychiatric service providers, expand their team of integrated care professionals, expand the use of population health management, and further assist individuals with navigating their expansive system of care.

To achieve these goals, Regional plans to hire a triage psychiatrist who will provide expedient access to psychiatric services for clients with high-risk factors. They will also add a full-time and weekend psychiatrist to their five FQHC sites, along with behavioral health consultants and medical assistant staff to support these psychiatric expansions. Additionally, Regional intends to expand their use of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) through an addictionologist who can provide MAT on an outpatient basis.

The second major component of this project is to better integrate the system of care that Regional already offers. They plan to expand their team of nurse care managers, who will serve as the connective tissue that assists consumers with navigating the CCBHC. This team will have a particular focus on population health management for individuals with chronic and co-occurring disorders. Regional will also add a nutritionist to help educate clients and encourage them to set goals for weight reduction and healthy eating. They will update and maintain population health management software to keep track of individuals who are receiving psychotropic medications for monitoring of key health indicators.

As part of their outreach efforts, Regional will fund two outreach case manager positions, one of whom will focus primarily on veterans. To support the expanded services described above, they will invest in staff training for evidence-based practices, including motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT, and the Matrix Model. They will also address cultural competency issues, including poverty and trauma. Regional will invest in updating their community needs assessment, funding a signing therapist, and funding a translator who is trained in medical terminology.

With this expanded team, Regional Health Systems aims to have a large impact on the shortage of medical personnel in Northwest Indiana. They will be able to coordinate their system of care to provide maximum benefit in the CCBHC model.

Southlake Community Mental Health Center

NOT APPLICABLE

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

Division of Grants Management [HHS - SAMHSA]

East Chicago, Indiana 463122555 United States

Single Zip Code

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

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 02/14/23 to 11/15/23.