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Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration for Integrated Behavioral Health Services supplemental funding for the Health Care for the Homeless program.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the grant award for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Integrated Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Grant for the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program.
• The funding will support 1.0 FTE Licensed Mental Health Clinician; psychiatric fee-for-services; and telehealth supplies.
• The grant provides $167,000.00 per year.
• There is no match or cost sharing requirements.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener and purchaser of services for those in need
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Pinellas County Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) proposed to utilize grant funds for: 1.0 FTE Licensed Mental Health Clinician, psychiatric fee-for-services, and telehealth equipment and supplies.
Background Information:
During Calendar Year 2018, the Pinellas County HCH Program provided 440 unique patients access to mental health services through 2,555 clinic visits and provided substance abuse disorder services to 146 unique clients via 2,073 clinic visits.
Fiscal Impact:
The grant award totals $167,000.00. There is no match required. This supplemental funding was not included in the FY20 Tentative Budget. It is anticipated that a Budget Resolution may be necessary in FY20 as a result of this award.
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisy Rodriguez, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Florida Department of Health
Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board
Attachments:
Grant Application
Notice of Award