Reach (rural enhancement and access for consumers experiencing homelessness) - for the reach project, 4C health's population of focus is individuals, couples, and families with substance use disorders…

Reach (rural enhancement and access for consumers experiencing homelessness) - for the reach project, 4C health's population of focus is individuals, couples, and families with substance use disorders or CO-occurring disorders who are experiencing homelessness. This project will serve 3 rural counties in northcentral indiana: cass, howard, and miami. The gbhi project will 1) increase access and capacity to connect to behavioral health treatment, harm reduction services, case management, and recovery support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the targeted rural communities; 2) increase the communities' capacity to provide stable permanent housing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness; and 3) increase stability of care and housing transition for individuals and families experiencing homelessness by implementing strategies that deliver case management, care coordination, and service delivery planning. 4C health plans to serve 475 individuals over the course of the 5-year grant, with 80% of program participants entering permanent housing within 12 months of engagement. 80% of program participant entering treatment for SUD or COD within 6 months of program engagement, and by the end of the grant period, 80% of program participants will complete at least one vitals/wellness check. 4C health will accomplish these goals and objectives by developing street outreach teams that provide outreach and other engagement strategies to unsheltered (including encampments) and sheltered populations to increase access to, and participation and retention in, harm reduction, case management, treatment, and recovery support services. All services available through 4C health will be available to individuals engaged in the gbhi program, including comprehensive case management; substance use and mental health services, including medication-assisted opioid treatment; recovery support services such as help with securing childcare, transportation, education and vocational support, and recovery housing; and identifying sustainable permanent housing opportunities. 4C health will use evidence-based treatment as well as evidence-based harm reduction practices and serve consumers with staff trained in trauma-informed care, no wrong door, and suicide prevention. Housing first, harm reduction, and permanent supportive housing are overarching principles under which ebps are applied for consumers experiencing homelessness. The gbhi project will also seek to increase permanent supportive housing options and have at least 1 additional option available in each of the targeted counties by the end of the grant period. 4C health actively coordinates its activities with appropriate state and local health agencies. Executive staff attend a regular collaborative conference call with the director of integration from indiana's division of mental health and addiction to discuss current efforts and provide a touchpoint for collaboration with dmha. In addition, 4C health and gbhi staff will participate in indiana's region 5 COC (continuum of care to address homelessness) and coordinated entry processes for enrolled consumers. Finally, 4C health will convene a culturally and linguistically diverse steering committee that meets at least quarterly to monitor the goals outlined in the project. Membership will include local or regional representatives from substance use and mental health authorities; health department; public housing authorities; service providers; community members, employees, individuals (including youth) and/or families who are currently experiencing homelessness or have experienced homelessness and are recovering from suds or cods; and the samhsa government project officer.