The Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration awarded a $600,000 Project Grant to Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. under the Community Health Centers program (CFDA 93.224). This grant will allow the organization to expand its behavioral health services in the Santa Clarita Valley of California. The project will fund 5.6 FTE positions, including 3.0 FTE mental health counselors, 2.0 FTE substance use treatment providers, 0.5 FTE case management, and 0.1 FTE program supervision. The grant will also support up to six behavioral health provider intern positions. The expanded services are expected to increase the number of patients receiving mental health services by 600 per year and substance use disorder services by 140 per year. The project aims to improve access to critical behavioral health care for the low-income population in the service area, which has historically been underserved. The grant period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026.
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