Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant funds in the amount of $2,115,000, with an in-kind match of $2,115,000, for the FY 25 Community Mental Health Grant Program, and to designate The Harris Center as the sub-grantee.
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Background and Discussion:
Funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Community Mental Health Grant program is designed to foster community collaboration, reduce duplication of mental health services, and strengthen continuity of care for people receiving services through a diverse local provider network. Specifically, the Community Mental Health Grant (CMHG) program funds support for: Services to fill gaps in mental health prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery, mental health education, screening and assessment, care coordination and integrated services; strategies that help people access, transition between or remain engaged in mental health services; and Community partnerships to prioritize community needs, leverage resources and coordinate and case manage service delivery.
Expected Impact:
If awarded, this would be the 6th round of funding for the County under this grant program and would allow the County to continue to operate critical components of the Harris County Mental Health Jail Diversion Program, including the diversion desk at the Joint Processing Center, outpatient competency restoration services, and other supports for recidivism reduction and rela...
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