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Behavioral Health Systems Change Initiative – Collaboration Planning Grant

PURPOSE:

The Saint Louis MHB Behavioral Health Systems Change Initiative will use a collective-impact approach to increase access to high-quality behavioral health services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for St. Louis City residents who are underserved by the behavioral healthcare system.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

The lead applicant must be an intermediary organization that supports the coordination, management, and/or linkage of service providers in the following sectors: (A) behavioral health service providers (mental health and substance use treatment) or (B) early childhood providers seeking to enhance access to social/emotional learning and support for children and their parents/caregivers. The lead applicant must be a 501c3 organization, fiscal sponsor, or unit of government that has been actively supporting multiple collaboration projects and initiatives for at least five years. The lead applicant must have a demonstrated track record of successfully managing multi-year funding commitments of $500,000 or more. In addition to having strong relationships in the behavioral health or early childhood sector, the lead applicant must have the ability to engage a diverse range of collaboration partners across multiple sectors to effectively address social determinants of health as a key component of Behavioral Health Systems Change.

High Impact Strategies (Click on headings below for more information)

Focus on Young People
• Home visiting programs
• Support for school-age youth
• Reslience and life skills
Support those with the Most Serious Disorders
• Alternatives to incarceration
• Reentry support
• Specialized Care – First episode Psychosis or Medication Assisted Treatment
Expand Access to the Full Range of What Works
• Workforce Expansion Programs
• Crisis Response Services
• Integrated Health Care
• Family Support and Involvement Groups

 

Application Q & A for your reference

Letter of Interest Questions for preview and download

 

APPLICATION STEPS:

1. LOI: Create an account and submit a Letter of Interest to schedule a meeting with MHB staff to discuss your concept  [November 1 – January 9] CLOSED

2. DRAFT APPLICATION: Submit a draft of your planning grant application to MHB staff for review and feedback (Click HERE for a preview of the questions) [December 2 – January 30th] DEADLINE FOR DRAFT SUBMISSION EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 7

PLEASE NOTE: The last date to request a review of your draft application is February 7. MHB Staff will not be available to answer application questions or provide feedback on draft applications after February 14.

3. FINAL APPLICATION: Submit final planning grant application that includes signed Memorandum of Agreement from collaboration partners NO LATER THAN  February 27

4. APPLICATION REVIEW: Applications reviewed and finalists selected [March 3 – March 28]

5. PRESENTATIONS: Application finalists conduct presentation for MHB Trustees and staff [April 7 – April 18]