CALIFORNIA CELEBRATES LUB SIJ HAWM NTAWM RIVERSIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WELLNESS VILLAGE

Riverside University Health System Tau Txais $ 80 Lab Nyiaj Pab Txhawb Nqa Los Txhim Kho Riverside County's Behavioral Health Infrastructure

SACRAMENTO - Lub Tsev Haujlwm Saib Xyuas Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv (DHCS) tau koom nrog Riverside University Health System thaum Lub Rau Hli 12 los ua kev zoo siab rau kev tsim kho tshiab ntawm kev coj tus cwj pwm thiab lub cev kev noj qab haus huv lub tsev kawm ntawv hu ua Wellness Village uas yuav pab cov tib neeg uas xav tau kev noj qab haus huv ntawm lub hlwb thiab kev siv tshuaj yeeb tshuaj. . DHCS muab khoom plig rau Riverside University Health System ntau dua $ 80 lab los tsim kom muaj qhov chaw nyab xeeb los daws qhov tsis sib xws hauv kev kho tus cwj pwm.

The portions of the campus funded through this effort will enable Riverside University Health System to provide critical resources to more than 20,900 community members annually.

With the recently approved Proposition 1 bonds, in 2025 and 2026, even more behavioral health treatment facilities will be funded and built.

"Tau ntev dhau lawm, cov zej zog thoob plaws lub xeev, suav nrog hauv Riverside County, tsis muaj cov peev txheej los daws cov kev xav tau tseem ceeb ntawm kev noj qab haus huv thiab kev noj qab haus huv lub cev," Marlies Perez, Tus Thawj Coj ntawm DHCS' Community Services Division hais. Lub Zos Wellness yuav yog thawj lub chaw hauv zej zog, muab kev pabcuam thoob plaws thiab hauv zej zog rau cov tsev neeg xav tau kev pab.

Ntxiv rau kev muab kev kho mob thawj zaug thiab kev kho mob tshwj xeeb thiab kev kho mob hlwb, kev kho mob rau kev siv tshuaj yeeb dej cawv, kev muag tshuaj, thiab kev pabcuam thaum muaj xwm txheej ceev, Lub Zos Wellness yuav muab kev pabcuam rau zej zog, xws li Cov Poj Niam, Cov Menyuam Mos, thiab Cov Menyuam (WIC) thiab kev cob qhia txog kev npaj ua haujlwm. Cov kev pab kho mob hlwb thiab kev siv tshuaj yeeb dej cawv yuav muab kev saib xyuas txuas ntxiv rau cov neeg laus thiab cov menyuam yaus uas suav nrog kev tswj hwm kev kub ntxhov, kev nyob hauv tsev, kev kho kom rov zoo, kev kho mob sab nraud hauv chaw ua haujlwm, thiab chaw kho mob kom tsis txhob qaug zog.

“The Wellness Village represents a transformative step forward in how we deliver health care, blending hope, healing, and innovation into one cohesive location,” said Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health Director Dr. Matthew Chang. “This project is designed to provide holistic care, addressing behavioral health, physical health, and social support, all in a nurturing and inviting environment. By integrating these essential services, we are creating a comprehensive and accessible system that will significantly enhance the quality of life for our community. Our vision is to foster a place where individuals can find the care they need, all in one location, surrounded by a community that supports their journey to wellness.”

Qhov kev siv zog no, ib feem ntawm Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, yog keeb kwm kev nqis peev uas muab nyiaj txiag los tsim cov chaw tshiab thiab nthuav dav cov chaw uas twb muaj lawm uas pab cov menyuam yaus, cov hluas, cov tub ntxhais hluas hloov mus rau hnub nyoog, thiab cev xeeb tub lossis tom qab yug me nyuam thiab lawv tsev neeg. Kev mob hlwb thiab/los yog kev siv tshuaj yeeb dawb.

RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PROJECT: The Riverside University Health System Wellness Village will embody a full-service behavioral health and physical health care campus that serves as a safe, monitored, and therapeutic community and living space while simultaneously delivering high-quality, person-first treatment for behavioral and physical health. Individuals and their families will be able to move through the campus’ continuum of care, from intensive oversight and treatment activities to decreased therapeutic contact, enabling them to prepare for a self-sustained recovery grounded in their community.

This project is the first of its kind and hosts a multitude of other wraparound and onsite community services. In addition to grant-funded services, the campus will include recovery residences, transitional living, a primary care health clinic, a pet hotel, and a grocery store for residents. With a focus on social drivers of health, the Wellness Village is designed to deliver care and outreach that supports people in their physical, behavioral, and spiritual growth. The Wellness Village was funded through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 3: Launch Ready and Round 4: Children and Youth.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: Through BHCIP, DHCS awards eligible entities funding to construct, acquire, and expand properties and invest in mobile crisis infrastructure to further expand the range of community-based behavioral health treatment options for people with mental health and substance use disorders. BHCIP addresses historic gaps in the behavioral health care system to meet the growing demand for services and supports throughout the lifespan of people in need.

DHCS was authorized through 2021 legislation to award $2.2 billion in BHCIP competitive grants. In addition, DHCS will distribute roughly $4 billion in BHCIP grants under Proposition 1 bond funds. Proposition 1 includes the Behavioral Health Services Act and Behavioral Health Bond Act of 2024; more information about Proposition 1 can be found at mentalhealth.ca.gov. Behavioral Health Transformation is DHCS’ work to implement Proposition 1. DHCS holds monthly public listening sessions. Updates and recordings of the sessions are available on the Behavioral Health Transformation webpage.

ABOUT BHCIP ROUND 3: LAUNCH READY:BHCIP Round 3 txhawb nqa cov haujlwm npaj los npaj rau kev tau txais thiab nthuav dav ntawm cov kev kho mob kev coj cwj pwm thoob plaws lub xeev. Cov chaw kho mob 45 lub uas muaj tag nrho $518.5 lab tau tso cai rau kev tsim kho tshiab, kev yuav khoom, thiab kev kho dua tshiab ntawm cov cuab tam vaj tse kom nthuav dav kev kho mob thiab kev pabcuam kev noj qab haus huv. Cov neeg thov BHCIP yuav tsum tau ua qauv qhia txog kev nthuav dav ntawm qhov project nrog rau kev kho mob thiab kev pabcuam kev noj qab haus huv ntawm tus cwj pwm hauv cov chaw uas pabcuam cov tswv cuab Medi-Cal thiab muaj cov txheej txheem npaj siv tau los xyuas kom meej tias cov project npaj txhij rau kev siv.

Hais txog BHCIP Round 4: Cov Me Nyuam thiab Cov Hluas:BHCIP Round 4 focused on Californians ages 25 and younger, including pregnant and postpartum women and their children and youth ages 16-25, along with their families. The 52 awards totaling $480.5 million allowed for new construction and expansion of multiple outpatient and residential facility types, including children’s crisis residential programs, perinatal residential substance use disorder facilities, community wellness/youth prevention centers, and outpatient treatment for substance use disorders.

Please see the BHCIP website for more information about grant recipients and additional details about all BHCIP funding rounds.

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