Common use of Program Design and Objectives Clause in Contracts

Program Design and Objectives. 1. The Grantee shall ensure the program enhances and expands access to, awareness of, and connection to services and resources for trauma-affected military SMVF, including peer-to-peer counseling services. 2. The Grantee shall train MVPN peer volunteers, the SMVF community, and communities at-large on the issues and impacts of military-related traumas using TVC-developed curriculum approved by HHSC. To train listed personnel and entities, Grantee shall, within its local service area: a) Coordinate or conduct trainings using TVC-developed curriculum approved by HHSC, incorporated by reference and posted at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx/, to educate SMVF and the community on military-related traumas and associated mental health impacts; b) Coordinate or conduct trainings on veteran suicide prevention topics and tools; and c) Coordinate with the local Mental Health First Aid Coordinator for delivery of Mental Health First Aid-Veterans (MHFA-V) module to educate SMVF and the community on mental health conditions and their symptoms with veteran-specific information. 3. The Grantee shall assist SMVF to identify and access appropriate mental health services, including access to LMHPs and supportive mental health services within their local service coverage area. To enhance access to appropriate services, Grantee shall coordinate with, collaborate with, and make appropriate and necessary referrals to the following organization: a) Veterans Health Administration (VA) LMHPs; b) Veteran Counselors at select LMHA/LBHA pilot sites; c) Community-based LMHPs trained to serve trauma affected military SMVF; d) VA-funded Vet Centers; e) Substance-use-disorder treatment centers; and f) Suicide and crisis-intervention centers and organizations. 4. The Grantee shall make referrals to local community-based resources, programs, and activities which provide mental health-focused supportive services. Grantee shall coordinate with, collaborate with, and make referrals to local organizations with activities which may include: a) VA hospital systems, clinics, and Vet Centers; b) CVSO, TVC, and TWC representatives; c) XxxXxx.xxx; d) Programs focused on veteran-suicide awareness and prevention; e) Programs for substance-use screening, assessment, and treatment; f) Programs that support veteran housing and employment; g) Programs that support veterans who are women;