A GRANT PROPOSAL By Cynthia Iniguez California State University Long Beach May 2013 Introduction Across the literature studies suggest a disproportionately low number of Latinos receive mental health services ID: 711768
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MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR LATINOS: A GRANT PROPOSALByCynthia Iniguez
California State University, Long Beach
May 2013Slide2
IntroductionAcross the literature, studies suggest a disproportionately low number of Latinos receive mental health services (Cabassa, Zayas, & Hansen, 2006; Dupree, Herrera, Tyson, Yuri, & King-Kallimanis, 2010; Vega & Lopez, 2002).
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2005) found that even though mental illness is high among Latinos, fewer are receiving mental health services when compared to other ethnic groups.
A national survey conducted in 2010 found that 18.3% of Latinos in the United States suffer from mental illness (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010).
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (2003) found that less than 10% of Latinos with a mental illness seek care from a mental health
specialist.
Latinos have been found to seek the help of a physician over a psychologist due to stigma associated with psychiatric disorders (Haig et al., 2003
).
This
proposed project seeks to increase knowledge of mental illness thus reducing the stigma associated with seeking mental health services. Slide3
Social Work RelevanceSocial workers will often come in contact with Latino clients who are suffering from mental illness. It is of great importance that barriers that impede the access of mental health treatment are explored and understood.
By understanding these factors, social workers can begin to formulate strategies for improving mental health access among this population.
Developing a program that is specifically aimed at increasing knowledge of mental illness, treatment options, and resource availability for Latinos is a critical component when trying to improve the access of mental health services among this population.Slide4
Cross-cultural RelevanceWhen specifically looking at Latinos, research has indicated a great disparity in mental health usage patterns of Latinos with that of other ethnic groups (Cabassa et al., 2006).Several barriers such as cultural factors have been found to impede on this population’s access of services (Haig et al., 2003).
Further barriers specific to Latinos come in the form of immigrant status and language proficiency (Folsom et al., 2007;
Shattel
et al., 2008).
These barriers that impede access to mental health services need to be addressed since Latinos are at a high risk for developing mental health problems (Haig et al., 2003).Slide5
Methodsa. Target PopulationLatino adults, 18 and over, who may be suffering from mental illness and who are eligible for the Behavioral Health Program at St. John’s Well Children & Family Center.
b
. Strategies used to identify and select a funding source
Internet search engines utilizing the following key terms, “grants”
,” “grants for Latinos,” “mental health grants,” and “mental health grants for Latinos”
.
c. Identify the funding source selected
The California Endowment
since it has
previously funded programs aimed at addressing the mental health needs of ethnic minorities.
d. Sources used for the needs assessment
Government websites and scholarly journals with a focus on mental health needs and services among Latinos.Slide6
Methodse. Projected budget range and categories Expenses (1 year) Amount
Personnel
Non-Personnel
Amount
Program
Manager (MSW)-FTE
$50,000
Office Supplies
$
1,000
Employee-Related
Benefits (@ 30%)
$
15,000
Rent($700/
mo
)
$
8,400
Case
Manager (BSW)- FTE
$
30,000
Utilities($100/
mo
)
$
1,200
Employee-Related Benefits (@30%) $9,000
Training
$5,000
Community Outreach Worker X 2- FTE @ $13/hour $
49,920
Printing
$
5,000
Employee-Related Benefits (@30%) $14,976
Equipment ($1,200/computer) x
4, ($150/printer)x 2
$
5,100
Independent Evaluator
$5,000
Total
Non-Personnel $25,700
Total
Personnel
$
173,866
Total
Program Cost
$
219,555
Indirect cost
Administrative
Overhead (10% of total budget)
$19,956
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Grant Proposala. Program Summary and DescriptionThe program will provide mental health education and community outreach for
Latinos in need of mental health services.
E
ducational presentations will be conducted and
informational
pamphlets
will be
disseminated at local community
centers, churches, health fairs, and clinics.
Outreach
efforts will
link
individuals and families in need of mental health services with case management
services.
b. Population Served
Latino adults, 18 and over, who may be suffering from mental illness and who are eligible for the Behavioral Health Program at St. John’s Well Children & Family Center
.
c
. Sustainability
Collaboration with the Behavioral
Health Program at St. John’s Well Children & Family
Center to continue informational and outreach services for Latinos with mental illness.Slide8
Grant Proposald. Program ObjectivesTo provide mental health education over a one year period to Latino adults, living in South Los Angeles and surrounding communities about mental health diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment option.
To provide information to Latinos through the course of one year in South Los Angeles and surrounding communities about mental disorders, treatment options, and available resources within the community.
To assist Latinos by linking them to the necessary mental health services.
e. Program Evaluation
S
ign
in sheets and pre and posttest workshop evaluation forms will be gathered at each educational
presentation.
The amount
of informational brochures and pamphlets disseminated at health fairs will
be tracked.
C
ase
manager will submit weekly reports to the Program Manager which will include information regarding service
delivery.
An Independent
Evaluator will be hired to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the programSlide9
Lessons Learned/Implications for Social WorkLessons LearnedThe importance of conducting a needs assessment.T
he
necessity of professional written communication
.
T
he
importance of selecting a host agency whose programs and services are in alignment with the needs of the target population.
H
ow
to plan and develop a new program.
Implications for Social Work
Social workers are often limited in assistance to clients due to a shortage or unavailability of
funds.
Grant writing is a means for which social worker can become involved in the process of developing and implementing programs that meet the needs of the population being serviced.Slide10
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