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(CRSS) credential to interested individuals. |
(c) Grantees shall build relationships with local |
community mental health centers (CMHCs) and other behavioral |
health providers to help facilitate linkage to mental health |
services for people in targeted communities. Grantees shall |
ensure that consumers in the program experience a warm handoff |
between the grantee and the CMHC or other service provider, |
and to the greatest possible extent, shall assist consumers in |
navigating or bypassing wait lists and other barriers to |
accessing care. Grantees shall use their relationships with |
CMHCs and service providers to support expansion of services |
when needed and where possible. |
(d) Grantees under the program shall utilize their |
expertise to build relationships with faith-based communities |
in the targeted communities and ensure that those |
organizations are aware of the behavioral health resources |
available. Grantees shall support faith-based communities in |
advocating for community members who are affected by |
behavioral health conditions to access mental health treatment |
and recovery services that shall assist them in living healthy |
and productive lives. |
(e) The Department shall prioritize organizations that are |
existing trusted messengers within targeted communities in |
awarding funding under the program. |
(f) The Cultural Empowerment Program established by this |
Section shall begin operations no later than July 1, 2024.
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