The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $2,536,722 Project Grant under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program to the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH). The award will establish the Center for Behavioral Health Screening, Outreach, Assessment, and Resilience (CBH-SOAR) clinic at the University of Southern Mississippi to serve adolescents and young adults at clinical high risk for psychosis in Mississippi. The CBH-SOAR clinic will provide comprehensive services including psychoeducation, psychotherapy, substance use treatment, family services, and referrals to partner organizations for pharmacotherapy. The program aims to enroll 20 unique clients in the first year and 30 in each subsequent year, totaling 110 clients served over the 4-year project period. Additionally, the program will develop state-wide outreach and utilize telehealth to promote accessibility of services across the largely rural state.
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