新的阿爾塔迪納設施為洛杉磯縣帶來重要的行為健康護理服務​​ 

項目為跨性別、性別不合規個人提供專業支援​​ 

SACRAMENTO- 衛生保健服務部 (DHCS) 和洛杉磯酒精& 藥物濫用中心 (L.A. CADA) 擴大了洛杉磯縣 Altadena 項目的物質使用障礙 (SUD) 住宿治療服務，以治療 SUD 和共存的心理健康需求。該設施的主要重點是為 LGBTQIA2S+ (男女同性戀、雙性戀、變性者和/或性別擴張、同性戀和/或質疑、雙性戀、無性戀和雙靈) 人士提供服務，著重於為變性者和性別不符者，尤其是低收入、經歷或面臨無家可歸風險以及涉及司法系統的人士，提供包容、肯定的照護。該專案將增設 18 張住宿治療床位，每年為 72 名成人提供重要的支援。​​ 

DHCS awarded L.A. CADA more than $1.8 million through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), which is part of California’s ongoing commitment to expand behavioral health services for all Californians. With the passage of Proposition 1, even more behavioral health treatment facilities will be funded and built in 2025 and 2026.​​ 

Grand Opening of L.A. CADA’s New Serenity House​​ 

“Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol & Drug Abuse has a proven track record of delivering vital services to people with SUDs and co-occurring mental health needs,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “The opening of the Altadena Project will empower them to continue providing critical, evidence-based healing practices to an often-overlooked community – LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. We’re proud to support Altadena’s commitment to meeting people where they are with compassion.”​​ 

THE ALTADENA PROJECT: The Altadena Project provides a broad range of supportive and therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family counseling, along with comprehensive case management. Its evidence-based treatments cover essential areas, including mental health support, recovery coaching, LGBTQIA2S+-affirming care, and peer support. The project also ensures services are accessible and respectful of cultural and language needs, and offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to support recovery from opioid use. Together, these services provide a well-rounded approach to long-term recovery and stability.​​ 

"洛杉磯 CADA 執行長 Juan Navarro 表示：「我們非常感謝 DHCS 透過 BHCIP 提供這項撥款。"這項支援讓我們能夠擴展並加強我們的服務，以更好地滿足 LGBTQIA2S+ 社群的需求，並特別著重於服務跨性別社群。這筆資金讓我們能夠提供基本的行為健康服務，並再次肯定我們為所有個人營造安全、包容和支持性環境的承諾。我們非常感謝能有機會提供這些服務，並為我們的社區創造持久的正面影響。​​ 

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 co-occurring mental health treatment needs and SUDs. BHCIP is addressing 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 has awarded $1.7 billion in BHCIP competitive grants. In addition, DHCS will distribute up to $4.4 billion in competitive Bond BHCIP funding, including $3.3 billion for Round 1: Launch Ready grants as part of Behavioral Health Transformation, DHCS’ work to implement Proposition 1. DHCS holds regular public listening sessions on this effort. Updates and recordings of the sessions are available on the Behavioral Health Transformation webpage.​​ 

L.A. CADA：50 多年來，洛杉磯 CADA 一直為洛杉磯縣居民提供重要的戒毒和戒酒以及預防治療服務，而這些居民在獲得護理方面一直面臨障礙。

關於 BHCIP ROUND 3：LAUNCH READY： BHCIP ROUND 3 支援準備活動，以規劃全州行為健康基礎設施的取得與擴充。這 45 家設施共獲得 5 億 1,850 萬美元的資金，用於建設、收購和修復不動產資產，以擴大行為健康連續治療和服務資源。BHCIP 申請者必須證明為 Medi-Cal 會員提供的服務已擴展，並具有有效的規劃程序，以確保專案已準備就緒，可以實施。​​ 

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