2017-480-E Finance - Freedom House Recovery Center, Inc. - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:4D553CF7-2BBD-4F4E-B84E-E6B8B077A9AB EXHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION Our caring treatment team includes physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical addiction specialists, certified substance abuse counselors and other qualified professionals. Key personnel: • Program Director: Mary Oliver, HCC • Clinical Director: Heather Griffin-Dolciney, LCSW, LCAS • Medical Director: Duncan McEwen, MD • Executive Director: Trish Hussey, MA t) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. These programs are well-established, ongoing programs on which the community depends. Activities are carried out daily. Our halfway houses are staffed 24/7/365. This funding request covers activities occurring in FY 2017-2018. u) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) Freedom House is the largest provider of substance use disorder and mental health services in the county, and no other provider provides integrated primary health care. In fact, our Chapel Hill Outpatient Clinic is the designated "safety net" clinic for the county of Orange. We are one of the few agencies that continue to provide services to homeless, uninsured and indigent clients. Community investment in behavioral health care, especially for those who are underserved, not only positively impacts the individuals and families themselves, but also impacts the community. For example, For instance, for every $1 spent on addiction treatment, the community saves $7 in criminal justice costs and $12 in related health-care costs (Alcohol and Drug Council). v) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. The number of individuals served would be negatively impacted by a reduction in or absence of funding. Our licensed halfway houses are not a Medicaid billable service and are funded at a very low State rate that does not cover the cost of running the programs, making it difficult to sustain these critical treatment/housing programs which have a higher rate of success than other programs in the state and nation. w) Include any other pertinent information. Freedom House tracks success through a variety of measures which relate to the quality of outcomes of our clients. Measures can include sobriety post discharge, emergency department or crisis recidivism, improvements in physical health and medication adherence, quality of life improvements such as decent housing, employment, family reunification, etc. By tracking our performance, Freedom House can monitor the effectiveness of our programs and practices and make adjustments. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 1/31/2017 11:11:58 AM Page 21 of 7