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B. Organization Capability (Continued) 4. How does your program differ from similar ones provided in the community? How do the programs complement 'nose onereo Dy orner agencies!, New Horizons is the primary provider of behavioral health services to the uninsured, underinsured and indigent population of Indian River County. New Horizons has been providing these critical, community-based behavioral health services for over sixty-five years. New Horizons works with other organizations in the Treasure Coast (both for-profit and non-profit) to assist in providing services to individuals to meet as much of the need as possible. New Horizons is the primary provider, with continuum of care, and accessible 24x7. New Horizons works to fill gaps and coordinate care to those who need community behavioral health services. 5. Please describe the staffing requirements of these programs. Be specific in indicating the number of paid >rofessional positions and paid support staff positions. New Horizons employs over 400 individuals comprising approximately 360 Full Time Equivalents. Over 90% of these FTEs work to provide program services while approximately 10% work in an administrative, leadership or compliance role. New Horizons employs forty (40) individuals who live in Indian River County. i. Do these programs utilize volunteers? If yes, please briefly describe. Due to the nature, risk, and complexity of services provided, New Horizons utilizes a small group of volunteers. 7. Description of the countywide purpose the funds will be used for. The requested funds comprise a portion of our local, county match dollars that help us access over $20M of state and federal funding. These local match dollars are used to provide critical evidence -based behavioral health services, improve individuals' lives and community health, primarily in the following areas: Outpatient behavioral health services for Indian River County adults, children and families including: Psychiatric Medical Services (Evaluations, medication and treatment management) — Diagnoses, medication and treatment management which is crucial for stabilization and functional recovery. Therapy Services — Empowers individuals to feel better, develop functional living skills and increase community participation. Case Management — Provides connections to services and resources and care coordination (primarily children's case management). Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services (PSR) — Functional daily living services to help individuals regain independence, develop life skills, and return to productive life and community participation. Injection Clinic — Provides long-acting medication to effectively treat individuals with severe and persistent mental illness resistant to all other treatment options. Crisis Su000rt Inpatient Services. critical su000rt for our Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit • 162