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CONSIDERATION OF GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,997.52 FROM THE KANSAS HEALTH FOUNDATION FOR THE COMCARE COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the application for the grant, and if awarded authorize acceptance of the grant, authorize the County Manager to sign any necessary documents, establishment of budget authority as provided in the Financial Considerations section of this Request.
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Grant Renewal: No
Never Applied: No
Applied; not awarded: No
Grant Summary and Timeline: COMCARE's Community Crisis Center (CCC) opened on July 24, 2015, in Wichita, Kansas, and is a regional center that serves Sedgwick, Butler and Sumner Counties. There are several pertinent needs and enhancements for the CCC that are currently unmet, and that require additional funding.
The CCC will provide a comprehensive system of care for integrated assessment, triage, stabilization, engagement and referral to ongoing supports and services for those experiencing a behavioral health (BH) crisis. There was a need for a single access point for those experiencing a BH crisis, which led to this model.
The grant funds for this project will be used to make the CCC more comfortable for clients and guests. The facility officially opened on July 24, 2015. The larger space and new programming resulted in a need for furniture and artwork.
The furniture and other furnishings need to be selected with safety in mind for CCC consumers. These special needs require additional cost for safety reasons, and are implemented to stop people from self harming either intentionally or by accident. The list includes:
· Anti-ligature restrooms (including anti-ligature grab bars, sinks, toilet paper holders, soap holders, and mirrors) to be located in all restrooms open to consumer use
· Roto-Vinyl Armless Chairs - a total of eight that can be hooked together to form a sofa or sectional (they are also easy to disinfect and clean)
· Roto-Vinyl Arm Chairs - a total...
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