Mental and Behavioral Health Capacity Project - Louisiana
Implementing Organization
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$14,400,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Funding Program
Gulf Region Health Outreach Program GRHOP
Details
Project Category
Human and Social
Project Actions
Education and Outreach
Targeted Resources
Community and Human Health
Project Description
This project aims to 1) Provide much needed mental and behavioral health care and longer-term capacity-building resources to improve the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities in the targeted communities, 2) Advance models of integrated mental and behavioral health care within FQHCs and coordinated care within public school systems, 3) work with GRHOP partners to enhance the ability of community clinics to develop into high-quality "one-stop shops" that include integrated mental and behavioral health care, 4) Provide supportive therapeutic and strength based mental and behavioral health services for children and families, including requested services within schools and communities, and5) Provide additional training opportunities to facilitate community care providers access to and ability to deliver evidence-based practices.
Contact
Howard J. Osofsky504-568-6004
hosofs@lsuhsc.edu
Project Website
Hackberry Rural Health Clinic; West Cameron Calcasieu Hospital; NOELA Community Health Center; Plaquemines Medical Center; St. Bernard Health Center; Access Health; Lafourche Independent School District; Orleans Recovery School District; Plaquemines Inde
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