H79SM087017

Valley Stream CCBHC Comprehensive Crisis Stabilization Center - NHCC proposes to enhance its existing BH, SUD, and CCBHC services at the Tobacco and Nicotine Free Valley Stream Clinic by creating a Comprehensive Crisis Stabilization Center (CCSC).

The CCSC will offer walk-in services to all individuals, including adults, children, adolescents, and families, 24/7, 365 days per year. It will provide immediate interventions and support for those experiencing an acute behavioral health or co-occurring disorder crisis, regardless of their ability to pay or place of residence. Community referrals and voluntary transport by law enforcement, EMS, and collaterals will be accepted. For recipients who require higher levels of care, staff will assist them in accessing the next level of care. Recipients may receive services in the CCSC for up to 24 hours.

The CCSC is based on an emerging model of crisis stabilization and assessment, intensive crisis stabilization centers. It aims to be a community-inclusive crisis service, providing immediate assessment and stabilization with rapid access to services for acute symptoms. The goal is to assist in diversion from a higher level of care, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and reduce reliance on overburdened emergency rooms, inpatient, and acute care services. As a community "store front," the CCSC will address barriers and stigma preventing individuals and families, especially those from minority and marginalized populations, from seeking such services. The majority of communities served by the clinic are diverse, with minority and historically marginalized individuals, as well as low-income, underinsured, uninsured, undocumented, and immigrants. The CCSC will utilize outreach and engagement specialists to counter barriers to treatment.

Goal 1: Immediately address and deescalate behavioral health and co-occurring disorder crises, especially for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), and first episodes. This will be achieved by delivering immediate, comprehensive, multidisciplinary crisis stabilization services 24/7/365 in a community-based alternative to emergency room and inpatient services. Immediate referral and warm handoff to community-based and other services will be provided to reduce further risk and promote sustained stability and recovery.

Objective 1: By the end of year 1, the CCSC will demonstrate a 25% deferment in behavioral health/co-occurring disorder emergency room and hospitalization services for individuals determined by the triage team to present with active/imminent crisis and emergency risk factors. This will be achieved through culturally-aware, trauma-informed, and evidence-based CCSC services, including referral and warm handoffs for continued care. By the end of years 2, 3, and 4, the percentage will increase to 40%, 60%, and 75%, respectively.

Goal 2: Increase community and community-based organization (CBO) awareness of and access to CCSC services, especially for individuals with SMI, SUD, and co-occurring disorders. This will be achieved through targeted outreach and engagement of minority, historically marginalized, underserved, uninsured, underinsured, non-English speaking, and immigrant populations, including those negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective 2A: By the end of year 1, the CCSC will receive 25% of its recipients through community referrals. This will be achieved by expanding and continuing to develop the CCBHC's relationships with Nassau County health departments, hospitals, behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment centers, community-based health, primary care, social services organizations, advocacy groups, academic institutions, cultural and religious centers, insurance providers, courts, criminal justice, law enforcement, first responders, homeless services, and VA services. The remainder of individuals served will be through self-referral/walk-in.

Objective 2B: By the end of year 1, the demographics of the individuals served by the CCSC will be represented by 35% minority, historically marginalized, underserved, uninsured, underinsured, immigrant, and non-English speaking individuals. This will include 10% for individuals receiving services in Spanish. For years 2, 3, and 4, the percentage of these target populations served will increase to 45%, 55%, and 65%, respectively, while those receiving services in Spanish will increase t

The New Horizon Counseling Center

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF COMMUNITY MENTAL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES THROUGH THE EXPANSION OF CCBHCS. CCBHCS PROVIDE PERSON- AND FAMILY-CENTERED INTEGRATED SERVICES.

93.696 - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grants

Division of Grants Management [HHS - SAMHSA]

Valley Stream, New York 115806223 United States

Single Zip Code

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)– Improvement and Advancement Grants (SM-22-012)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 300% from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000.