Sequence To Health | Application Preview
Sequence To Health is seeking government grants to fund several key initiatives, including the down payment for property acquisition, renovations, equipment purchases, workforce expansion, and business insurance. The organization's primary objective is to establish an outpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that emphasizes a holistic approach to recovery. This program will integrate various therapeutic modalities, such as individual psychotherapy, physical activities, massage therapy, and mindfulness practices like meditation, aimed at reducing relapse rates for clients dealing with substance use issues.
Founded in 2015, Sequence To Health initially focused on primary care services before shifting attention to mental health. After closing the practice in 2018 to complete a Doctorate in Psychiatry and Mental Health, the business reopened in late 2019 with an expanded focus on providing comprehensive healthcare that includes both mental and physical health services. This integrated approach increases patient satisfaction and reduces the risks associated with polypharmacy. Weekend hours will be offered to accommodate patients' busy schedules, and pain management services will be provided without relying on opioids.
The funding request is backed by a clear recognition of a community problem: untreated mental health issues often lead to self-medication through substance abuse. Sequence To Health aims to address this by implementing evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and wellness activities that promote relaxation. These therapeutic methods will enhance patient access and acceptance of mental health treatment, emphasizing safety and cost-effectiveness.
In terms of competition, the organization does not see other practices that offer a similar, comprehensive approach to healthcare—integrating primary care, mental health, and pain management in one location. The competitive advantage lies in delivering these diverse services under a single umbrella, making it easier for patients to receive continuous and holistic care.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 811002080
Location: Snellville, GA, United States
Length of Operation: 6-10
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Need: Down payment on purchasing property, renovations; to purchase equipment; expand workforce; purchase business insurance. Action: Develop and manage an outpatient alcohol & drug rehab holistic retrieval. Integrative therapy will be provided to include individual psychotherapy, group physical activity, mechanical massage, and other wellness activities such as meditation to help improve self-awareness and self-acceptance. Result: Decrease rate of relapse for Clients with alcohol, and/or illicit drugs, and/or prescriptive drug abuse.
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Business Plan
Upon establishment in 2015/2016, Sequence To Health offered only primary care services. In 2018, I closed the practice to focus on finishing my Doctorate in Psychiatry/Mental Health. I reopened October 2019. The goal was to expand my knowledge so that I could offer services to patients with serious mental illnesses. Having both mental health and primary care needs met by the same Healthcare Provider promotes continuity of care; thereby, increasing Patient/Client satisfaction, decreasing incidence of polypharmacy, and subsequent hospitalization. We offer weekend hours; this prevents adults from missing work and children from missing school. In addition, we offer pain management without the use of opioid addictive medications via biomechanical stimulation. I would like to build on current progress and increase capital gain by offering a rehab retreat, within the next 6 months to 1 year. Reimbursement for services will be primarily self-pay. The insured patient will have the opportunity for reimbursement by their insurance company if they have coverage for such services under their plan. Investors should invest because I have a solution to a undeniable community problem. PROBLEM STATEMENT Patients with mental health problems such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) usually present first in the primary care setting (Kozlowski, Lusk, Melnyk, 2015). If GAD is not treated, the problem can escalate and lead to self-medicating activities with use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse (Harris & Edlund, 2005). The sequence to restoring mental health is early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. Generalized anxiety disorder can cause a wide spectrum of symptoms including irritable mood, attention deficit, extreme fatigue, insomnia, and muscle rigidity (National Institute of Mental health, 2016). Clinically, those with GAD often present with complaints of neck and back pain/tension associated with pronounced worry and apprehension related to daily stressors. Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses that have an array of evidence based treatment modalities that are underutilized in primary care and other community-based practices (Mnookin, 2016). SOLUTION STATEMENT Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy used to help individuals acknowledge that negative automatic thoughts lead to counterproductive behavior (American Psychological Association (APA), 2019). This form of therapy teaches the individual how to replace negative thoughts and behavior with positive coping skills. Likewise, activities designed to help induce relaxation such as yoga, meditation, and massage also provide benefits in treating anxiety and there are no threats of harmful side effects (Stein & Craske, 2017). Providing all these services will increase Patient accessibility and acceptability to treatment that is safe, therapeutic, and cost effective. REFERENCES American Psychological Association. (2019). What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral.pdf Harris, K. M., Edlund, M. J. (2005). Self-medication of mental health problems: New evidence from a national survey. Health Services Research, 40(1), 117-134. doi: 10.1111/j.1475- 6773.2005.00345.x Kozlowski, J., Lusk, P., Melnyk, B. (2015). Pediatric nurse practitioner management of child anxiety in a rural primary care clinic with the evidence-based COPE program. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 29(3), 274-282. doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2015.01.009 Mnookin, S. (2016). Out of the shadows: Making mental health a global development priority. Washington, D.C.: World Bank Group & World Health Organization. Retrieved from http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/270131468187759113/pdf/105052-WPPUBLICwb- background-paper.pdf National Institute of Mental Health (2016). Anxiety disorder. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml Stein, M.B., Craske, M.G. (2017). Treating anxiety in 2017: Optimizing care to improve Outcomes. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 318(3), 235-236. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.6996
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Self Identified Competition
I am not aware of healthcare practices in my area that offer primary care, mental health care, and pain management services by one healthcare provider for the purpose of continuity of care in a holistic manner. I offer services that many healthcare offices do not under one location. I offer primary care services to include annual physicals, treatment of acute illnesses and chronic illnesses as well as treatment of mental illnesses with both therapy and medications when necessary.
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