The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant under the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program (CFDA 93.997) to Cascade Community Healthcare, a non-profit healthcare organization in Centralia, Washington. The four-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, will fund the CASCADE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE AOT PROGRAM to provide court-ordered outpatient treatment and comprehensive mental health services to adults with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and co-occurring substance use disorders residing in Lewis County. The program aims to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations, prevent homelessness, minimize criminal justice interactions, and improve overall health and social outcomes for the target population, which includes individuals with low English proficiency and veterans. Cascade Community Healthcare will partner with the Lewis County Superior Court, Providence Centralia Hospital, and local crisis responders to deliver the full scope of care required under the AOT criteria.
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