Grants of $10,000 to $20,000
aimed at improving behavioral health outcomes, especially in
underserved communities
Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. EDT
May 31, 2024
LONG
ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- In observance of Mental Health Awareness
Month, Fidelis Care, a
statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in
New York State and a wholly owned
subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has opened the application
process for its 2024 behavioral health grant program. The grants
range from $10,000 to $20,000 each and are aimed at assisting providers
and community-based organizations that support behavioral health
and wellness, especially in underserved communities. The
application is available at fideliscare.org/BH-grants. Deadline to
apply is 5 p.m. EDT May 31,
2024.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that one in
five U.S. adults experience mental illness and one in six U.S.
children ages 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each
year. In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration notes that approximately 20.2 million adults age 18
or older had a substance use disorder in 2020. Access to behavioral
health services, however, is often not equitable across
populations. The World Health Organization says people exposed to
adverse circumstances including poverty, violence, disability, and
inequality are at higher risk of developing a mental health
condition, underscoring the significant impact of mental illness
and substance use disorder on individuals and society.
"Recognizing and addressing disparities is critical in ensuring
that everyone has equal access to behavioral health support and
resources," said Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr.
Vincent Marchello. "These grants can
help deepen Fidelis Care's
relationships with providers and community-based social need
service organizations to get people the help they need to live
fulfilling lives."
Fidelis Care plans to announce
the recipients of its 2024 behavioral health grant program awards
by July 31, 2024.
About Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care is a
mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage
for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With
more than 2.4 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes
that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality
health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at
linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, Instagram
at @fideliscare, and on Facebook
at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information,
call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or
visit fideliscare.org.
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