Cowley County part of mental health pilot project

Cowley County is one of five locations that will share in a $4 million state grant to help people with serious mental illness to avoid incarceration and hospitalization. Four County Mental Health, which serves Cowley County, is among the entities that will be involved in creating pilot programs to help people with serious mental illness, according to a press release from Gov. Laura Kelly’s office. Greg Hennen, executive director Four County, said the organization is excited to be included in the pilot project activity. “This model fits well with the mission and purpose of our newly developed Assertive Community Treatment program, and we believe our ACT team could be a key partner in this needed effort,” he said. The grant is administered through the state, but comes from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. It will make $1 million available annually for four years.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler