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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-24-0052 BackupAbundnt lt Livin Hea& Wellness Resulting Services May 24, 2024 James McQueen, Executive Director Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment 819 N. W. 2nd Ave. 3rd Floor Miami FL. 33136 Re: Abundant Living Health & Wellness Proposal for Grant Funding 2024-2025 (G.R.A.C.E Mental Health & Wellness Initiative) Dear Mr. McQueen, I would like to take this opportunity to extend gratitude to you, the Southeast Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, and its team members for your support and consideration of funding the Abundant Living "GRACE" Mental Health & Wellness Initiative. This initiative seeks bridge the gap in mental health services by providing compassionate, culturally competent, and collaborative Mental Health & Wellness services to the underserved and marginalized residents in the Overtown community in which you serve. With that shared, I respectfully submit our request for proposal (RFP) in the amount of $125, 000. The Financial support of the SEOPW CRA would serve as a catalyst to help us positively impact the mental health and wellness of our residents through mental health education, mental health counseling, grief and loss support groups, and life coaching skills. If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at 786-597-7664 or email abundantlivinghhs@gmail.com. Respectfully Submitted, Dtt, &eve eoteAstaw Dr. Cheryl Coleman PhD, APN, MBA Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc. 1810 N.E. 153rd St. Suite 2 North Miami Beach Email: abundantlivinghhs@gmail.com Phone: 305-930-3555 Ce11: 786-597-7664 Introduction: Abundant Living Health and Wellness Resulting Services, Inc. (ALHWRS) is a Non -Profit 501c c3 organization incorporated in 2012. Our mission is to promote mind, body, and spirit health and wellness support services that fosters healthy and holistic living. Through health education, advocacy, training and equipping, counseling, and facilitation of support groups, we aim to empower individuals to prioritize their mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing by seeking help when needed and developing a self -care plan for successful living. Our service delivery fosters a caring inclusive approach making every individual feel valued, seen, heard, and supported on their wellness journey. We care for all people however, there is a special emphasis on serving the marginalized and underserved communities (to include: at -risk individuals, low- income populations, youthful offenders, returning citizens, homeless individuals, disabled persons, veterans, elderly, and those suffering with mental issues). These communities tend to suffer poorer health outcomes and lack access to resources that support mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Therefore, since our inception we have served approximately 7,200 Miami Dade County residents to include Overtown with their health and wellness needs. We have provided community health education, mental and physical health counseling/coaching, health lectures, health trainings, and health fairs. These health endeavors focused on conditions that adversely impact marginalized communities the most to include Cardiac Disease, Cancer, Hypertension, Stroke, Diabetes, Mental Health, COVID-19 Virus/Vaccinations and Trauma informed Care. Additionally, we have provided mental health education 375 at risk youth, 48 caregiver workshops post COVID-19, and trained 151 individuals to conduct Grief and Loss support groups. We have also provided culturally competent diversity and inclusion healthcare trainings for 5 primary health care clinics in Miami Dade County post COVID-19 aimed at improving the patient care experience and the mental anguish around seeking equitable medical services. Our work has been funded by Center of Disease Control and Florida Department of Health with Live Healthy Miami Gardens as the fiscal agent, fund raising, and private donations. Abundant Living Health and Wellness Resulting Services exist to make a positive health impact on individuals, groups, and the most vulnerable community members. Project Purpose: We are living through one of the greatest healthcare challenges of our time due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a broken healthcare system. The effect of COVID-19 healthcare crisis has negatively impacted our world and the mental health of Americans. Life as we once knew it has forever changed. Many people have incurred tremendous losses to include family members, friends, economic stability, housing, social interaction, pet, and jobs. These types of compounded losses have lead us to becoming a grieving nation with. Rise in mental illness and disease. In Miami -Dade County roughly 9.1 percent of the population (more than 240,000 individuals) experience serious mental illnesses (SMI; e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression), yet fewer than 13 percent of these individuals receive care in the public mental health system. Research tells us about 40 percent of incarcerated people have a history of mental health issues and estimate that 20 to 25 percent of the homeless population suffers from a combination of mental illness, substance abuse, and poor physical health. The recent economic decline and COVID-19 has an extremely negative impact on the elderly. In a recent survey of 7 African American churches in Miami Dade County 90 percent of the respondents 6 years and older indicated that they were afraid of becoming homeless with nowhere to go and experienced social isolation weekly. Additionally, suicide is among the top leading cause of death in the United States resulting in about one death every eleven minutes. It the United states suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10-34 years of age, the fourth leading cause of death for those 35-54 years of age, and the eight -leading cause of death for people 55 to 64 years of age. The provisional estimates for suicide death in the united states released by the Center of Disease Control, August 10, 2023, indicates that suicide death increased to nearly 50,000 in 2022 indicating a 2.6% increase since 2021. Experts say easy access to guns, substance use, social isolation, economic uncertainty, barriers to mental health care access and stigma around seeking help are all contributing factors to suicide. In the state of Florida suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in 2021 with 3, 351 people dying. Over three times people died than motor vehicle accidents. Florida ranked 36 in the nation in suicide deaths (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Feb. 4, 2022). In 2022, the age adjusted rate per 100,000 population of deaths from suicide all in Miami Dade County was 8.1 compared to Florida at 4.1. We believe the need for mental health awareness and support services is more critical than ever before. This proposal outlines a comprehensive mental health awareness and support services aimed at promoting mental wellbeing, providing support to those in need, reducing the stigmas with mental health issues and increasing culturally competent mental health access. Our goal is to aid the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency in improving the quality of life of the residents by providing customized Mental Wellness Services. SCOPE OF WORK Our objectives: 1. Provide evidence -based education, increased awareness, and understanding of the effects of Grief and Loss, Trauma Informed Care, and Mental illnesses and disorders, as well Mental Health and Wellness Interventions to the Overtown community. 2. To provide accessible and inclusive mental health support services that include mental health counseling and mental wellness plan of resiliency for each client utilizing the G.R.A.C.E approach G=Guided Assessment R- Resiliency Strategies A=Action Driven Interventions C= Compassionate Caring Outcomes E=Evidence based Empowerment Practices 3. To Collaborate with Transition Inc. and a network with local organizations, mental health professionals, businesses, and Faith -Based Organizations to reduce the stigma around seeking mental health services 4. To empower individuals to improve their quality of life by prioritizing their mental wellbeing and seeking help when needed. Work Location: For the purposes of this proposed initiative Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc will be providing services at Transition Inc. main office in the heart of Overtown 1550 N.W. 3rd Avenue Building C, Miami FL. 33136 Develop the Tasks: Program Activities and Deliverables: 1. Community Mental Wellness Education: Conduct workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to educate the community about common mental health issues, coping strategies', and available resources utilizing In person events, social media platforms, and distributing informational materials to schools, businesses, and faith -based institutions to reach 2,400 individuals Annually). 2. One on One mental health counseling: Provide 1:1 mental health counseling to ten individuals or families weekly utilizing the ten dimensions of health assessment and the G.R.A. C. E resiliency model with the goal of developing a selfcare health and well plan for each client (480 one on one counseling sessions Annually). 3. Support Groups: Conduct Bi-weekly support groups utilizing guest speakers and subject matter experts to cover topics: Grief and Loss, Mindfulness Practices, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Forgiveness, Family Reunification, Self -Care, and access to resources (22 Support Group Sessions Annually). 4. Community Mental Wellness Summit in collaboration with mental health service providers (NAMI), health department, Veteran coalition, and South Florida Health Foundation and other invested stakeholders (1 Summit Annually). Outcomes Measures: • Community Mental Wellness Education provided to 2, 400 residents in Overtown in collaboration with Transition and other community health organizations • Provide 480 1:1 Mental health counseling to Overtown residents via referrals from Transition and other community organizations. (See ten clients per week for 48 weeks) with a goal of each client developing their personalized health and wellness selfcare plan • Provide 22 Sessions of Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Mental Wellness support groups • Provide (1) Mental Wellness Summit in collaboration with Community Mental Health stakeholders: NAMI-Miami, Health Department, Veterans Services, South Florida Health Foundation, Faith Community Leaders, and other vested stake holders Monthly Calendar of Program Activities: * * * Calendar and deliverables represent 48 weeks of services in consideration for holidays. September 2024 Community health education will focus on mental and spiritual dimension of wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) October 2024 Mental Wellness Summit to promote program activities to the community Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) November 2024 Community health education will focus on mental and physical dimension of wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) December 2024 Community health education will focus on mental and emotional dimension of wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) January 2025 Community health education will focus on mental and social dimension of wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) February 2025 Community health education will focus on mental and environmental dimension of wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) March 2025 Community health education will focus on mental and occupational dimension of wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) April 2025 Community health education will focus on mental and financial dimension of wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) May 2025 Community health education will focus on women mental health & wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) June 2025 Community health education will focus on men mental health & wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) July 2025 Community health education will focus on children's mental health & wellness Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) August 2025 Community health education will focus on trauma informed self -care Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration) Program Impact Testimonials for Grief & Loss Support Groups Components: 2022-2023 1. The information has been a great help to me after the loss of my mother 2 months ago. It also helps me in helping other family during their time of grief. Very informative. Thanks so much for your availability. 2. The presenters were well -versed on the topic, and the slide presentation was helpful. 3. I feel these sessions was needed to help all of us to deal with our grief and loss. Regards of what level we are in our journey. It really helps me to know that there are different types of losses. Thanks to our Facilitators for an outstanding task. God Bless and thank you for your time 4. I really enjoyed the webinar. I'm a caregiver and it is not easy with 2 100 and 101..God has a funny sense of humor. I'm in his arms Thank you 5. The Grief and Loss Webinar Series was very engaging and informative. The facilitators were very informative with the content of the lessons and with the manner of which the lessons were presented. The Christian model that was implemented in the lessons was very greatly appreciated. The coordinating Scriptures and real -life scenarios and situations and the dialogue was relational and relevant. The time of the series was adequate. The facilitators collaborated nicely together as well. I am so thankful and appreciative to have had this opportunity to have been able to participate in the series of workshops over the past month. Hopefully, you will be able to continue to send out tidbits of information and wisdom nuggets to help navigate this process with so many persons, families and individuals who are experiencing profound and complicated grief and hopefully we can implement the strategies and tools which you have shared with me and others to bless someone else. God bless. Felicia C. Harris Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church 727 Charlotte, NC 28202 6. I took this workshop to help my friend who told me she couldn't stop crying after the loss of her husband. She was on all four sessions as was I. These sessions were a blessing to me as I have had several deaths of close friends this past year. My friend thanked me for inviting her to attend. She said that the workshops really has helped her also. Thank you for your time and teaching us how to navigate through our hours of grief. 7. Thank you Dr. Coleman and Chaplin Brown for informative session I was truly blessed 7The webinar gave me comfort. 8. These sessions were very informative. The presenters presented in a manner that was easily understood and relevant. I appreciate your efforts. 9. Thank you for the knowledge that was provided and the materials that we can go back and reference. The sessions were a highlight of our evenings. We will forever be grateful for the impact that the series is allowing us to experience with the death of our daughter and daughter in love; and how it is equipping us to help our grandchildren to navigate thru this life changing process. Much prayers and thanks to you and our President Elder Kenneth Dukes for the opportunity to be students of the courses C% al; t- Bs Presentation and Information was presented very well was very informative. ANNUAL BUDGET DIRECT SERVICES Role & Responsibilities Budget Clinical Program director Will oversee all aspects of the program to include direct services to the residents of Overtown. Time will be provided utilized in the manner below. • Direct Clinical services (70%) • Administrative Oversight (30%) Direct Clinical Services (70% ) to include: Provide initial Assessments & health planning Counsels' clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming mental health & wellness challenges, adjusting to life, and making necessary lifestyle changes to improve quality of life. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment. Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems. $59,500 Mental Health & Wellness Counselor Provide one on one assistance with emotional, phycological, physical, and cognitive issues with the goal of promoting overall health & wellness of population served. $30,000 CONSULTANTS/GROUP MENTAL HEALTH SESSIONS Mental health & Wellness Group Facilitators 22 sessions X 250= $5500 Facilitate various topics in group settings on all ten dimensions of health to include Grief & Loss/Trauma Informed Care/Self Care $5500 Mental Health Wellness Materials 22 sessions X 150=$3300 This cost will include monthly newsletter, training materials for group sessions. $3300 MENTAL WELLNESS SUMMIT The mental health and wellness summit will target 300 minorities/residents in the Overtown area and will focus on closing the gap in mental health disparities that plaque our community. This direct service will also help bridge the gap with other health disparities such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Strokes as mental wellness guides life choices and discipline needed to combat these diseases. The summit will be held in an area to be determined in Overtown. $7950 TOTAL DIRECT SERVICES $106,250 INDIRECT COST Clerical & Scheduling Assistance $7200 EQUIPMENT Computer Laptop $1500 Zoom/Otter Transcription $500 Office Supplies/Telephone $3850 Printer $1000 Accounting/Payroll Payroll $1200 Audit $2500 Liability Insurance $1000 TOTAL INDIRECT COST $18,750 TOTAL BUDGET $125,000 Thank you again for your consideration. If you should require anything further please don't hesitate to contact me at 786-597-7664 or email abundantlivinghhs@gmail.com Respectfully Submitted: Dr. Cheryl Coleman, PhD, APN, MSN, MBA CEO/President Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc.