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individualized treatment modalities. and 3) To effect significant change in the consumers with substance abuse disorders, resulting in an improved quality of life for both the individual and family, to include successful integration into the community. Additionally, any available operational funds will be used to cover or reduce any operational expenses required to provide services. Such operational expenses typically include salaries, rent, brochure costs, supplies, IT hardware and software support, communication equipment and monthly service costs, audit fees, as well as ongoing staff training and operational costs associated with maintaining organization wide CARF accreditation. Total Budget and Position Count Total Program Budget $37,000 Total Program Position Count 4 PT Total Agency Bud et $5,523,704 Total A enc Position Count 87 Program Objectives: 1) Provide immediate access to assessment and counseling services to any individuals who are assessed as meeting a mental health diagnosis according to the DSM-IV and voluntarily agree to participate in counseling. 2) Increase the availability of outpatient services to individuals who may have limited funding, or no funding availability to cover client fees or counseling services costs. 3) Decrease the number of days between when an individual requests counseling services and the date that those services commence, by funding treatment-on-demand services. 4) Respond to the growing demands for mental health services to East Hawaii residents which have seen services reduced or cut at the State level by the Governor due budget short falls. 5) Reducing the strain on hospital admissions to the emergency room by 30% for a related mental health disorder as a result of engaging the individual in ongoing counseling. 6) Identify appropriate support networks and actively participate to assist the individual with linkage to appropriate support systems. 7) Increase education and training opportunities to interested East Hawaii community professionals or clients on a variety of profesional and consumer related topics offered to the public at a minimal cost. 8) Provide rarely offered or available culturally based, best practices counseling services, as needed or upon request, to a culturally diverse population who prefer alternative healthcare interventions. NONPROFIT GRANT APPLICATION FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 Page 4