United Way seeking mental health grant
Eastern New Mexico NewsApr 24, 2022
Apr. 23—The United Way of
UWENM Executive Director
"We enlisted the help of EPCOG because of their expertise," Burch said.
If the grant is approved it will provide
Improved mental health services are needed in the area, according to Burch.
"Over the last three years we've been working on our Youth Success Initiative at the
"We learned that PRMC was transporting about 200 people per year to inpatient mental health facilities," Burch continued. "200 per year is a very high number."
She said the patients were of a variety of ages.
"An added difficulty is these inpatient facilities are 100 or more miles away," Burch said. "Being that far away is an added difficulty in the treatment."
"The whole thing is very challenging," she said.
Pyle said it was in
"This is a problem statewide," Pyle said. "I'm excited that we have collaborated with all these cities and counties in our area. We can accomplish a lot when we work together."
Pyle is particularly keen on acquiring improved mental health services for the
"I'm particularly interested in seeing improved discharge coordination for individuals with behavioral health problems who are leaving incarceration," Pyle said. "Aftercare when released is important."
"The grant goes much further that the detention center," Pyle said. "The monies may be used for schools,
"
One big goal, according to Pyle, is the creation of a behavioral health facility in the area.
"Most likely near
If the
"Funds would also be there to strengthen the workforce of mental health providers," Burch said. "And it would help improve discharge coordination for the formerly incarcerated with substance abuse issues."
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