$4M Federal CCBHC Grant To Expand Behavioral Health Services in Urban Core
PROVIDENCE, RI — Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) announced a nearly $4 million federal award, received over a span of two years, to establish a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that will provide expanded access to behavioral health services and increase capacity in the urban core of Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls.
This will include serving individuals, children, veterans, and military personnel with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED), and those with co-occurring disorders (COD).
The announcement was made by members of the Rhode Island Delegation, including Senator Reed, Senator Whitehouse, and Congressman Cicilline, as well as Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, and Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera.
“Family Service of Rhode Island assists children, individuals, and adults across our state every day,” said Congressman Cicilline. “I was proud to support funding for their newest $4 million grant that will allow them to expand community mental and substance-use-disorder treatment services. This federal investment will help more Rhode Islanders access the quality and affordable care they need, and it comes at a critical time as Americans are reporting increased levels of anxiety, depression , suicidal ideation, and substance use as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis.”
This grant will be implemented in four ways, in partnership with CODAC and The Providence Center.
Developing a Children’s Mobile Crisis Team.
Screening all CCBHC clients for treatment and intervention referrals.
Promoting access to Peer Support Specialists and training clients in Mental Health First Aid.
Expanding partnerships with community stakeholders by hiring staff reflective of the population, and promoting inclusiveness
“At FSRI, our programs provide access to services for those facing the greatest behavioral health inequities in our region, including low-income people of color, immigrants and others with Limited English Proficiency, LGBTQIA individuals, and veterans and their families,” said FSRI CEO Margaret Holland McDuff. “This grant will take those efforts to the next level, making it possible for us, along with our partners, to improve the everyday well-being of adults and children needing behavioral health supports in our community.”
The agency estimates this will provide services to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness for 3500 members of the community.
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About Family Service of Rhode Island
At Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI), we succeed by lifting others. Founded in 1892, our long history of non-profit service has always been tailored to meet the unique and ever-changing needs of the diverse Rhode Island community in which we serve. We have three offices located in Providence, but our employees provide impactful services state-wide. We are engaged, committed, and passionate about our work helping others, and care deeply about our mission to advance equity, opportunity, and hope in our communities. Family Service of Rhode Island provides over 30 trauma-informed, science-based programs, including residential youth care, early intervention, school-based programs, and community outreach. Also included under the FSRI umbrella are AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI) to serve those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, and Mt. Pleasant Academy, a school certified as both a regular and special education facility that welcomes and supports children with IEPs and 504 Accommodation Plans.