From the desk of:            Eugene Humphrey, Executive Director

 

To:                                     All HRDI Team Members

 

Regarding:                       Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic PDI designation

 

 

 

 

 

Greeting All!

 

 

 

It is my esteem honor and privilege to announce that HRDI has been awarded a Program Development and Implementation (PDI) grant to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). We were selected amongst nine peer organization across the state, of which three (including HRDI) are located within the City of Chicago.

 

 

 

What does CCBHC designation mean:

 

CCBHC distinction will permit us to expand the scope of our programs to a wider service area while impacting the lives of a larger population of clients, as we endeavor to ensure health equity and high quality care for the underserved and under sourced communities we serve.

 

 

CCBHC designation will also provide us an opportunity to further develop and enhance our workforce, facilities and equipment.

 

 

CCBHC scope of services fall under nine categories: 

 

Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis

Patient Centered Treatment Planning

Outpatient Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder

Crisis Services

Peer Supports

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Targeted Case Management

Primary Health Screening & Monitoring

Armed Forces and Veteran Services

 

 

CCBHC Timeline:

 

The award is for a period of four years, however continuation is based on accomplishing key program objectives. The first year of the award consist of creating a formal tactical approach to accomplishing milestones that are required as part of the Program Development and Implementation processes as a prelude to certification.

 

 

 

CCBCH Project Office:

 

Project Director: Ms. Deborah Parnell, VP Clinical Services

 

Project Business Contact: Ms. Renzy Richardson, Director, Budget & Contract Administration

 

Project Evaluator: Mr. Rod Kaup, Director, Quality Assurance

 

 

 

Please join me in celebrating this award and as we embark upon this momentous transformation!

 

 

 

Best Regards,

 

Eugene