H79SM085414

SAMHSA CMHC 2021 - Bay State Community Services (BSCS) is committed to addressing the social, emotional, developmental, and academic needs of children between the ages of 3-18 who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic.

BSCS will support 800 youth and families over a two-year period by stabilizing, restoring, and enhancing our CMHC. We are fully committed to equal access and culturally competent care for the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

For the past 50 years, Bay State Community Services (BSCS) has been the community mental health center (CMHC) and the "safety net" agency that children and families throughout our communities turn to for comprehensive clinical services, peer-to-peer supports, rehabilitation, and hope.

While the pandemic has challenged our resources, it has, at the same time, revealed the overwhelming behavioral health needs of the poor, marginalized, and underserved individuals in our communities. Now, more than ever, we are seeing the unmet needs of individuals and families, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic.

As an agency, BSCS has deepened our commitment to continuing and adapting our comprehensive continuum of care to meet the needs of our communities during and beyond this public health crisis.

With the SAMHSA CMHC 2021 grant, BSCS' CMHC will increase services to youth by 75% by enhancing walk-in same day appointments for children and families. We will also increase consultations and clinical services to include schools and child-serving agencies. Additionally, we will provide a comprehensive continuum of care with utilization of evidence-based practices (EBP) in 80% of care. Furthermore, we will offer engagement and connections from individuals with lived experience and ensure that 100% of staff develop comprehensive self-care plans to ensure their well-being as front-line healthcare workers.

BAY State Community Services

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND TERRITORIES TO ENABLE THEM TO CARRY OUT THE STATE'S PLAN FOR PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AND TO CHILDREN WITH A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, MONITOR THE PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND THE MENTAL HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL THAT WILL ASSIST THE STATES IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM.

93.958 - Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services

Division of Grants Management [HHS - SAMHSA]

Massachusetts United States

State-Wide

Community Mental Health Centers Grant Program (SM-21-014)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/29/23 to 09/29/24.