H79SM083244

Pineland Community Service Board (PCSB) is a CCBHC that has 36 locations serving a nine-county region. PCSB provides a comprehensive collection of services that minimize the impact of mental illness and addictive disease in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families while supporting inclusion in Appling, Bacon, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Jeff Davis, Tattnall, Toombs, and Wayne counties.

PCSB is the only public non-profit agency in the nine-county region that serves as a safety net for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities. This sub-group cannot access appropriate services elsewhere.

With funding, and in coordination with East Georgia Health Center, Bacon County Hospital, Dr. Jason Cox M.D., and Wayne Accountability Drug Court, PCSB will apply to be formally recognized as CCBHC, obtaining certification within 12 weeks. Currently, PCSB connects patients to primary care services as needed with established partnerships. Patients face significant transportation challenges, which are further exacerbated by the increased cost of travel for multiple appointments in multiple locations.

Providers are prepared to come together as a CCBHC upon funding within the time frame. A transition team has been designed, and the partners are in place and ready for this alignment. The overall goal of the initiative is to increase access to and improve the quality of community mental and substance use disorder treatment in rural Georgia. Annually, 7,000 individuals will be served.

Pineland Community Service Board

NOT APPLICABLE

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

Division of Grants Management [HHS - SAMHSA]

Georgia United States

State-Wide

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 05/14/23.