Reference no: EM134000031
Assignment
Description and Program Goals • The New Life Mental Health and Substance Abuse Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) behavioral healthcare organization that offers mental health and substance abuse services to individuals and families. The goal of the program is to help individuals and families achieve healthier and more independent and enriched lives.
Target Population • The target population is individuals who need mental health and substance use disorder services, ages 6 and older. The racial/ethnic, gender, and age-range distributions of the current populations served are as follows: Race and Ethnicity* • 65.0% White • 29.0% Black or African American • 0.6% Asian • 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native • 0% Native American and Other Pacific Islanders • 5.0% two or more races *25% of the respondents identify as having a Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin. Age Ranges • 10% ages 6-17 • 9% ages 18-29 • 58%, ages 30-49 • 16% ages 50-69 • 7% ages 70 or older Gender • 42% Male • 57% Female • 1% non-binary/non-conforming
Funding Sources • The program receives most of its funding from the government, such as the Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant. The program accepts Medicaid and Medicare, HMOs, and some commercial insurance and receives state funding for some services. Additional funds are obtained from fundraising events, thrift store donations and sales, and online donations. A capital campaign for donations is occurring
Eligibility • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has identified certain populations that must receive priority admission to treatment when the cost of the services is covered by the Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant. Since New Life is a recipient of Block Grant funding, these populations have priority status for admissions because of their impact on families and society. Preferences of treatment will be given in the following order: o Pregnant women who inject drugs o Other pregnant women who need treatment o Others who inject drugs o Others who need treatment • Admissions may be voluntary or involuntary (according to state laws). • The cost of services is provided on a sliding fee scale, according to current income and family size. The financial evaluation is based on current Federal Poverty Guidelines Services Offered • Services offered include behavioral healthcare assessment/screening, mental health outpatient treatment including medication management, crisis stabilization, adult inpatient treatment, detoxification, substance use disorder treatment, assertive community treatment, telepsychology services, and peer support services. In addition, prevention programs are provided to those community groups at risk for mental health or substance abuse issues. Auxiliary aids (such as interpreters) are provided for service users with disabilities and limited English proficiency
Program Location and Available Transportation • The center is located in Downtown Hart City. Many individuals arrive by car, by bus, and by police transport
Based on the information provided:
A. Are service users able to access the program? Are cost, distance, transportation, or other factors limiting the ability of some individuals to benefit from the program? Get the instant assignment help.
B. Does the program (and its staff) effectively communicate with service users?
C. Is the program (and its staff) responsive to the needs of the service users?