2023 Behavioral Health Grant Program Awardees

Grant Program Overview

In 2023, the Williams County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) made available $703,000 in one-time grants for the purposes of adding, enhancing, and increasing behavioral health services in Williams County.

Williams County received 13 applications totaling approximately $2.95 million in funding requests.

Grant Awards

The selection of grant awards was made by the Williams County Commission during their April 18, 2023 regular meeting, based on recommendations from the Behavioral Health Grant Application Committee.

Award Totals

Awardee Amount requested Amount Recommended Description
Choice Recovery Counseling, PLLC $109,107.00 $109,100.00
  • 80% of cost of vehicle for Peer Support Specialists (PSP) to serve clients (up to $23,600)
  • 2 years of salary for one additional PSP ($84,000)
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Training tuition ($1,500)
ConnectUs Foundation $200,000.00 $50,000.00
  • 1 yr salary for a Nurse Navigator ($50,000)
ConnectUs Therapy $200,000.00 $56,000.00
  • ASAM Training for 10 employees ($2,000)
  • EMDR Training for 9 providers ($14,500)
  • Upskill Continuing Education for LAC Dual Licensing ($16,000)
  • Salary for Upskill compensation/internships ($23,500)
Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health $14,400.00 $14,400.00
  • Nursing Conference, EMDR Training, and Theraplay Training fees/ tuition ($5,650)
  • Gap funding for new Nurse Practitioner ($5,000)
  • Retention incentives ($3,000)
  • Supplies ($750)
Milestone Health Partners $981,645.80 $172,700.00
  • Supervision of Post & Predoctoral Trainees ($58,500)
  • Salary and bonus for one Psychologist ($102,500)
  • Crisis shelter outreach/group therapy ($11,700)
Northwest Therapy Services $200,000.00 $80,000.00
  • Gap funding for salary of a behavioral health provider and onboarding to software ($30,000)
  • Hiring Incentives ($20,000)
  • Renovation of space ($30,000)
The Fred and Clara Eckert Foundation for Children dba "Eckert" $88,000.00 $68,000.00
  • 80% of cost of vehicle for supporting/transporting clients ($48,000)
  • Hardship ($20,000)
Tina Nordaune /PlayWorks Individual and Family Therapy $132,000.00 $83,800.00
  • Renovation of basement of building to increase provider space, build out outdoor therapy areas ($83,800)
Williston Basin School District #7 $174,510.00 $39,000.00
  • Telehealth services for WBSD7 students from NDSU Community Health Clinic, in which services are provided by NDSU Graduate students  ($39,000)
Wilmac Multidistrict Special Education Unit $264,000.00 $30,000.00
  • Tuition reimbursement ($20,000) and signing bonus ($10,000) as hiring incentives for two additional social workers
 Total $2,363,662.80 $703,000.00

*Awards are pending until an agreement is in place*

Accountability and Demonstrated Impact

Within 6 months and 12 months of receipt of funds, the awardee must provide a statement to the County Commission explaining the impact the funds have had on the awardee’s ability to add, increase, or enhance behavioral health services in Williams County.

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