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PACE grant report: presenters say community education KPIs met and direct services exceeded targets
Summary
A researcher from Indiana University reported that the Brown County PACE recovery and wellness grant (routed through Centerstone) exceeded key performance indicators by September: community education reached about 635 people (goal 500) and direct services exceeded a 5,000‑service goal; presenters reviewed outcomes, 'Handle with Care' pilot and next steps for sustainability.
Allison Howland, a researcher from Indiana University, presented results from the Brown County Recovery and Wellness Coalition's PACE grant during the Dec. 16 board meeting. The grant, routed through the Division of Mental Health and Addiction and administered via Centerstone, funded community education and direct services aimed at preventing and mitigating adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Howland told trustees the project's community‑education goal was to reach 500 Brown County residents; by September the project had engaged about 635 people. A direct‑service goal of 5,000 services had also been exceeded by that date, the presenter said. Services included individualized supports, family‑support specialists, transportation assistance and targeted work with youth and adults affected by substance use and involvement with the criminal justice system.
The presentation highlighted evaluation findings showing statistically significant increases in resilience measures for participants; Howland said the project used validated tools to measure outcomes. The project also piloted a "Handle with Care" notification protocol with the sheriff's office to alert school staff when children may have experienced a trauma‑related incident.
Board members asked about sustainability after the grant ends Dec. 31; project staff said Centerstone's transition to a certified community behavioral health center on Jan. 1 should expand capacity and the coalition has pursued Recovery Works and other funding to continue key positions and services beyond the grant period.
Howland offered to share a full presentation and supporting evaluation results with trustees and community partners.
Next steps: staff and coalition partners will coordinate on sustainability planning and provide additional detail on funding transitions and service continuation.
