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ORGANIZATION: GIFFORD YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER/MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION <br /> PROGRAM: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES <br /> FUNDER: CHILDREN 'S SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br /> 4. List staffing needed for your program, including required experience and estimated <br /> hours per week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (this section <br /> should conform with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative <br /> Worksheet). <br /> Mental Health Professional (# 1 ) — 32-40 hours per week — Certified/Licensed Mental Health <br /> Professional . Mental Health Professional (#2) — 12 hours per week — Volunteer <br /> Family Counselor (# 1 ) — 8 hours per week each <br /> Family Counselor (42) — 8 hours per week — Volunteer <br /> 5. How will the target population be made aware of the program? <br /> Various marketing strategies will be implemented. Progiam flyers will be distributed home to <br /> parents and children through GYAC, Headstart, local child care providers and local churches. <br /> MHA and GYAC will utilize the media (newspapers, TV, radio) to publicize the program. <br /> In addition, GYAC staff will identify mental health needs from the existing 400 children served <br /> daily; referrals will be made to the Mental Health Professional Staff via the student dean. <br /> Families will be scheduled for appointments with Mental Health Professional Staff to address <br /> needs based on behavior, attitude, and academic performance. <br /> 6. How will the program be accessible to target population (i.e., location, transportation, <br /> hours of operation)? <br /> The Mental Health Program will operate Monday — Thursday with services available during the <br /> day, after school and some evenings. During the school year, the schedule is as follows: Pre- <br /> kindergarten, M-Th, 9 :30AM — 11 :OOAM; After school program, M-Th, 4 :OOPM — 6:OOPM. <br /> During the summer, the activities will take place 9 :OOAM — 5 :OOPM. Family Counseling will be <br /> available in the evenings M-Th, 5 :30PM — 8 : OOPM. <br /> Since the program is located at GYAC it is easily accessible to the Gifford/Indian River County. <br /> The target population is already used to utilizing the Center. Children are also provided <br /> transportation from school to the Center for activities. <br /> 7 <br />