Mental Health Service Access and Availability in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Lisa Savero-Mooney
Lsavero-mooney@mosestaylorfoundation.org
570.207.3731, Ext. 306
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The Moses Taylor Foundation is offering grants to support projects that work to expand access to and increase the availability of mental and behavioral health services for adults within the Foundation's 11-county region in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The Foundation is seeking innovative, evidence-based solutions and promising practices that will achieve one or more of the program goals:

• Strengthen the care continuum
• Increase the availability of and diversity of providers
• Integrate mental health services in healthcare and non-healthcare settings
• Eliminate barriers to care

Projects should incorporate aspects of at least one of the interventions outlined below:

• Develop greater alignment between entities working to improve access to care, such as establishing a coordinated care navigation and referral system that provides individuals with continuity of care at all stages of their mental health journey
• Increase availability of and diversity of provider types across the full spectrum of need to improve access to care, reduce the burden on existing providers, and decrease service wait times – all while offering a relatable and supportive resource
• Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for all mental and behavioral health provider types, ensuring they are knowledgeable about the latest evidence-based practices and innovations in mental healthcare
• Integrate mental health services in places where people are already accessing healthcare, including primary care, family medicine, women's health centers, pediatrics, and other specialty areas, as well as non-health community-based settings
• Utilize telehealth, mobile apps, and other digital platforms to provide remote mental health services, ensuring greater accessibility, particularly for individuals in rural or underserved areas
• Address the logistical, financial, and/or cultural barriers to accessing mental health services, especially for high-need or underserved communities
• Ensure that mental health services are culturally-sensitive and linguistically-accessible, addressing the unique needs of diverse populations to improve engagement and outcomes

Applicants must meet one of the criteria below and serve people within the Foundation's 11-county region.

• Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations (not classified as “a private foundation” under Section 509(a))
• Fiscally-sponsored programs - A group or project with a nonprofit 501c(3) organization acting as a fiscal sponsor. The fiscal sponsor is considered the grantee and is responsible for all legal aspects of the project, including reporting and financial management.
• Government entities and public agencies such as schools and local governments
• Coalitions - Applications involving more than one group or organization are welcome; however, one organization will be the recipient of the grant and must meet the criteria above. All coalition partners are expected to participate if a coalition applicant is invited to a proposal meeting. Letters of support are required for application submission.

Award ceiling: $150,000 per year
Award floor: $75,000 per year
Project period: 2 years
Estimated total program funding: $750,000

Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application portal are available on the program website.

Applicants are required to schedule a meeting with Lisa Savero-Mooney prior to application submission.