MHS Serves supports the advancement of
programs and innovations to improve health equity efforts
statewide.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 7, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- MHS Serves, a health equity program from Managed
Health Services (MHS), a managed care entity that has been proudly
serving the state of Indiana for
over 25 years and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC),
announced today the next funding opportunity for community
organizations focused around youth mental health. This new
partnership opportunity, Youth Mental Health Empowerment
Program, will support the expansion or enhancement of current
programs, services, initiatives, and resources that directly
address youth access to healthcare, mental health, and
trauma-informed care. In collaboration with Indiana Minority Health
Coalition (IMHC) and Black Onyx Management, MHS Serves will aim to
make an impact for historically underserved populations in
accessing mental health resources.
These partnership funds will be used for professional
development, training opportunities, program implementation
resources, technical assistance and consulting services,
enhancement of infrastructure such as upgrades or expansions to
direct mental health care services access points, and public
awareness with tools such as social media campaigns and community
workshops.
"I'm proud to announce that the next funding opportunity from
MHS Serves will focus on youth mental health," said MHS Interim
President and CEO, Christina Hage.
"We recognize the demand for youth mental health services is a
critical need for the communities in which our members live and
work, and by addressing this need by funding professional support,
technical and programming resources, and public awareness we
continue our mission of transforming the health of the community we
serve, one person at a time."
The application for partnership funding opens on January 7, 2025 and can be found in the
Application Portal at MHS Serves. Applications will close
February 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Organizations that have questions
about the application process should email
strategicpartnerships@mhsserves.org for more information or attend
one of the information sessions Thursday,
January 16, 2025 from 10-11 a.m.
ET, Wednesday, January 29,
2025 from 11 a.m. –
12 p.m. ET, or Friday, February 7, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
ET, registration found at MHS Serves.
About MHS
Managed Health Services (MHS) is a
managed care entity that has been proudly serving the state of
Indiana for over 25 years through
the Hoosier Healthwise and Hoosier Care Connect Medicaid programs
and the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) Medicaid alternative program.
MHS also offers Ambetter from MHS in the Indiana health insurance marketplace, and
Wellcare By Allwell, a Medicare Advantage plan. All of our plans
include quality, comprehensive coverage with a provider network you
can trust. Visit mhsindiana.com to learn more. MHS is a Centene
Corporation company, a leading healthcare enterprise that is
committed to helping people live healthier lives.
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