Grants aimed at improving behavioral health
outcomes, especially in underserved communities
LONG
ISLAND CITY, N.Y., July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a statewide health
plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation
company, has announced the distribution of more than $195,000 in behavioral health grants to 10 health
care providers and community-based organizations across
New York State. The grant
recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing
mental health needs through innovative programs and services. This
funding gives them the opportunity to expand their reach and
further their impact, providing essential resources and support to
individuals struggling with behavioral health issues.
The 2024 Fidelis Care behavioral health grant recipients
include:
- Ardent Solutions, Inc., Allegany County
- Clarence Central School District Family Support Center,
Erie County
- Crouse Health Addiction Treatment Services, Onondaga County
- Exodus Transitional Community, New
York County
- Family Service League, Inc., Suffolk
County
- The HELP USA Fund, Inc.,
New York County
- Huntington Youth Bureau Youth Development Research Institute,
Inc., Suffolk County
- National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality
Disorder, New York County
- Schenectady Family Health Services, DBA Hometown Health
Centers, Schenectady County
- Yelena Vayntrub Medical PC, Kings
County
Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Marchello said, "Fidelis Care is excited
to announce these behavioral health grants and to partner with
providers and community organizations dedicated to mental health
care and well-being. These grants demonstrate our commitment to
supporting comprehensive, accessible and compassionate care. By
working together, we can make a significant impact toward improving
access to mental health services and behavioral health outcomes,
while strengthening our relationships with our community partners
that make this work possible."
Family Service League (FSL), serving children and adults in
Nassau and Suffolk Counties, offers more than 60 programs
that include integrated care, addiction treatment, emergency
housing, at-risk youth services, trauma counseling, and senior and
caregiver support. FSL plans to use the Fidelis Care grant to fund
its behavioral health crisis hotline, which is part of its critical
24-hour crisis stabilization center and Mobile Crisis Teams.
Family Service League President and CEO Karen Boorshtein said, "This generous grant from
Fidelis Care will help support additional staff hours for our
24-hour crisis hotline. Our hotline is a critical and impactful
community resource for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, severe
addiction issues or a mental health crisis. On behalf of the
thousands of community members we serve, my thanks to Fidelis Care
for its dedication to helping those in need."
The Clarence Central School District Family Support Center has
earmarked its grant to provide no-cost direct mental health support
for students, addressing social determinants of health such as
transportation, financial limitations and health literacy. As
school-based mental health care becomes an increasing priority for
New York State, the funding will
have a direct impact on improving student access and parent
education on the importance of mental health and wellness.
Clarence Central School District Family Support Center
Coordinator Evan Vahratian said, "We
are incredibly honored to be a recipient of the behavioral health
grant from Fidelis Care. As our Family Support Center in
Clarence has continued to grow and
become increasingly utilized, our plans to expand and provide for
our community will be greatly enhanced by this grant. This funding
will allow us to better address some of the barriers many students
and families face while seeking wellness-related and mental health
services."
The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that one in
five U.S. adults experience mental illness and one in six U.S.
children ages 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each
year. In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration notes that approximately 20.2 million adults age 18
or older had a substance use disorder in 2020. Meanwhile, access to
behavioral health services is often not equitable across
populations. The World Health Organization says people exposed to
adverse circumstances including poverty, violence, disability and
inequality are at higher risk of developing a mental health
condition, underscoring the significant impact of mental illness
and substance use disorder on individuals and society.
About Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care is a
mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage
for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life, and
a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading
healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier
lives. With more than 2.5 million members
statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers
should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow
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call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or
visit fideliscare.org.
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